UNITED STATES SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 -------------------------- FORM 10-Q [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For Quarter Ended March 31, 2006 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _________to _________ Commission file number: 0-49892 PACIFIC STATE BANCORP (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) California 61-1407606 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 1899 W. March Lane, Stockton, CA 95207 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code (209) 870-3200 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports,) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ] Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated filer" and "large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer [ ] Non -accelerated filer [X] Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X] Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: Title of Class Shares outstanding as of May 5, 2006 Common Stock 3,554,174 No Par Value PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PACIFIC STATE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Unaudited) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (in thousands, except share amounts) March 31 December 31 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets 2006 2005 - ------ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash and due from banks $ 16,972 $ 14,453 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal funds sold -- 4,667 ------------ ------------ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total cash and cash equivalents 16,972 19,120 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investment securities - available for sale (amortized cost of $26,572 in 26,378 28,539 2006 and $28,696 in 2005) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loans, less allowance for loan losses of $2,441 in 2006 and $2,356 in 2005 253,809 241,556 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Premises and equipment, net 9,443 9,511 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company owned life insurance 4,446 4,411 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Accrued interest receivable and other assets 6,596 6,474 ------------ ------------ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $ 317,644 $ 309,611 ============ ============ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity - ------------------------------------ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deposits: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-interest bearing $ 60,234 $ 68,657 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest bearing 205,329 204,417 ------------ ------------ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total deposits 265,563 273,074 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other borrowings 18,000 4,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subordinated debentures 8,764 8,764 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 2,686 2,400 ------------ ------------ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities 295,013 288,238 ------------ ------------ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shareholders' equity: Preferred stock - no par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; Common stock - no par value; 24,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding 3,524,322 in 2006 and 3,514,982 in 7,627 7,556 2005 Retained earnings 15,118 13,912 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (114) (95) ------------ ------------ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total shareholders' equity 22,631 21,373 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 317,644 $ 309,611 ============ ============ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements 2 PACIFIC STATE BANCORP CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS - ------------------------------------------------------------------ Three months ended Unaudited March 31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------ (in thousands, except share amounts) 2006 2005 - ------------------------------------ ---- ---- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interest income: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interest and fees on loans $ 5,461 $ 3,647 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interest on federal funds sold 11 58 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interest on investment securities 320 223 ------------ ------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total interest income 5,792 3,928 ------------ ------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interest expense: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interest on deposits 1,485 935 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interest on subordinated debentures 164 121 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interest on borrowings 71 19 ------------ ------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total interest expense 1,720 1,075 ------------ ------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net interest income before provision for loan losses 4,072 2,853 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Provision for loan losses 90 60 ------------ ------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net interest income after provision for loan losses 3,982 2,793 ------------ ------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Non-interest income: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Service charges 208 181 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Other fee income 231 370 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gain on sale of loans 160 218 ------------ ------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total non-interest income 599 769 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Non-interest expenses: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Salaries and employee benefits 1,349 1,117 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Occupancy 199 197 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Furniture and equipment 178 132 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Other expenses 861 586 ------------ ------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total non-interest expenses 2,587 2,032 ------------ ------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income before provision for income taxes 1,994 1,530 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Provision for income taxes 787 582 ------------ ------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net income $ 1,207 $ 948 ============ ============ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Basic earnings per share $ 0.35 $ 0.26 ============ ============ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Diluted earnings per share $ 0.31 $ 0.24 ============ ============ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Weighted average common shares outstanding 3,477,314 3,452,601 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding 3,895,844 3,898,120 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements 3 PACIFIC STATE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the Three Months (Unaudited) Ended (in thousands) March 31 ------------------------------ 2006 2005 ------------ ------------ Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 1,207 $ 948 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Provision for loan losses 90 60 Gain on sale of loans (160) (218) Net increase in deferred loan origination fees and costs 78 51 Depreciation and amortization 96 112 Increase in Company owned life insurance, net of expenses (35) (66) Decrease in accrued interest receivable and other assets (201) (324) Increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities 286 62 ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by operating activities 1,361 625 ------------ ------------ Cash flows from investing activities: Net decrease in interest-bearing deposits in banks -- 1,100 Proceeds from matured and called available-for-sale investment securities 6,000 -- Purchases of available-for-sale investment securities (3,920) (1,000) Proceeds from principal repayments from available-for-sale securities 206 200 Proceeds from principal repayments from held-to-maturity securities 6 -- Net (increase) decrease in loans (12,261) 2,825 Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment -- 17 Purchases of premises and equipment (101) (2) ------------ ------------ Net cash ( used in) provided by investing activities (10,070) 3,140 ------------ ------------ Cash flows from financing activities: Net (decrease) increase in demand, interest-bearing and savings deposits (18,305) 16,983 Net increase (decrease) in time deposits 10,794 (309) Net Increase in borrowed funds 14,000 -- ------------ ------------ Proceeds from exercise of stock options 72 15 ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by financing activities 6,561 16,689 ------------ ------------ (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (2,148) 20,454 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 19,120 12,108 ------------ ------------ Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 16,972 $ 32,562 ============ ============ See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements 4 Pacific State Bancorp and Subsidiary NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) 1. GENERAL Pacific State Bancorp is a holding company with one bank subsidiary, Pacific State Bank, (the "Bank"), and two unconsolidated subsidiary grantor trusts, Pacific State Statutory Trusts I and II. Pacific State Bancorp commenced operations on June 24, 2002 when it acquired all the shares of Pacific State Bank on May 9, 2002. The Bank is a California state chartered bank formed November 2, 1987. The Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve System. The Bank's primary source of revenue is providing loans to customers who are predominantly small to middle-market businesses and middle-income individuals. Pacific State Statutory Trusts I and II are unconsolidated, wholly owned statutory business trusts formed in June 2002 and March 2004, respectively for the exclusive purpose of issuing and selling trust preferred securities. The Bank conducts a general commercial banking business, primarily in the City of Stockton and San Joaquin County, and offers commercial banking services to residents and employers of businesses in the Bank's service area, including professional firms and small to medium sized retail and wholesale businesses and manufacturers. The Company as of March 31, 2006 had 82 employees, including 36 officers. The Bank does not engage in any non-bank lines of business. The business of the Bank is not to any significant degree seasonal in nature. The Bank has no operations outside California and has no material amount of loans or deposits concentrated among any one or few persons, groups or industries. The Bank operates seven branches with its Administrative Office located at 1899 W. March Lane, in Stockton, California; additional branches are located in downtown Stockton and in the communities of Angels Camp, Arnold, Groveland, Modesto and Tracy and a loan production office in Castro Valley, California. The Bank plans to open its 8th branch in Lodi, California, mid-year 2006. Effective July 12, 2005, Pacific State Bancorp common stock began trading on the Nasdaq(TM) National Market under the symbol of "PSBC". Prior to July 12, 2005 the Company was traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the same symbol. 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position of Pacific State Bancorp (the "Company") at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, and the results of its operations for the three month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, and its cash flows for the three month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 in conformity with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Certain disclosures normally presented in the notes to the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for annual financial statements have been omitted. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's 2005 Annual Report to Shareholders. The results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2006 may not necessarily be indicative of the operating results for the full year. In preparing such financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan and lease losses, the provision for income taxes and the estimated fair value of investment securities. Management has determined that all of the commercial banking products and services offered by the Company are available in each branch of the Bank, that all branches are located within the same economic environment and that management does not allocate resources based on the performance of different lending or transaction activities. Accordingly, the Company and it's subsidiary 5 operate as one business segment. No customer accounts for more than 10% of the revenue for the Bank or the Company. 3. LOANS Outstanding loans are summarized below: March 31 December 31, ================================================================================ 2006 2005 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) Commercial $ 44,812 $ 43,063 Agriculture 18,825 17,582 Real estate - commercial 130,131 126,166 Real estate - construction 49,539 43,352 Installment & other 12,809 13,536 ------------ ------------ 256,115 243,699 Deferred loan fees and costs, net 135 213 Allowance for loan losses (2,441) (2,356) ------------ ------------ Total net loans $ 253,809 $ 241,556 ------------ ------------ ================================================================================ 4. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The Company is party to claims and legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of the Company's management, the ultimate liability with respect to such proceedings will not have a materially adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company as a whole. In the normal course of business there are outstanding various commitments to extend credit which are not reflected in the financial statements, including loan commitments of approximately $95,265,000 and $112,066,000 and stand-by letters of credit of $2,600,000 and $2,318,000 at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. However, all such commitments will not necessarily culminate in actual extensions of credit by the Company during 2006. Approximately $60,334,000 of the loan commitments outstanding at March 31, 2006 are for real estate loans and are expected to fund within the next twelve months. The remaining commitments primarily relate to revolving lines of credit or other commercial loans, and many of these are expected to expire without being drawn upon. Therefore, the total commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Each potential borrower and the necessary collateral are evaluated on an individual basis. Collateral varies, but may include real property, bank deposits, debt or equity securities or business assets. Stand-by letters of credit are commitments written to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. These guarantees are issued primarily relating to purchases of inventory by commercial customers and are typically short term in nature. Credit risk is similar to that involved in extending loan commitments to customers and accordingly, evaluation and collateral requirements similar to those for loan commitments are used. Virtually all such commitments are collateralized. The deferred liability related to the Company's stand-by letters of credit was not significant at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005. 5. EARNINGS PER SHARE COMPUTATION Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur if outstanding stock options were exercised. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period plus the dilutive effect of options. 6 6. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Comprehensive income is reported in addition to net income for all periods presented. Comprehensive income is made up of net income plus other comprehensive income or loss. Other comprehensive income or loss, net of taxes, is comprised of the unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale investment securities. The following table shows comprehensive income and its components for the periods indicated: Three Months Ended -------------------------- (in thousands) 03/31/06 03/31/05 ---------- ---------- Net Income $ 1,207 $ 948 Other Comprehensive Loss: Change in unrealized loss on available for sale securities (19) (89) Reclassification adjustment -- -- ---------- ---------- Total Other Comprehensive Loss (19) (89) Total Comprehensive Income 1,188 859 ========== ========== 7. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION The Company had one stock-based compensation plan which is described in Note 8. Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R), Share Based Payment ("SFAS 123(R)"), using the modified prospective application transition method, which requires recognizing expense for options granted prior to the adoption date equal to the fair value of the unvested amounts over their remaining vesting period, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123 Accounting for Stock Based Compensation, and compensation cost for all share based payments granted subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair values estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123(R). There were no grants made in the first quarter of 2006 or 2005. Results for prior periods have not been restated. Prior to January 1, 2006, The Company accounted for these plans under the recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations ("APB 25"). No stock-based compensation cost is reflected in net income prior to January 1, 2006, as all options granted under these plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. As a result of adopting SFAS 123(R), the Company's income before provision for income taxes and net income for the three months ended March 31, 2006 was $2,056,000 and $1,269,000, respectively, lower than if we had continued to account for share-based compensation under APB 25. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 would have been $.36 and $.32, respectively, without the adoption of SFAS 123 (R) compared to $.35 and $.31, respectively, as reported. SFAS 123(R) requires the cash flows resulting from the tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for those options (excess tax benefits) to be classified as a cash flow from financing in the statement of cash flows. These excess tax benefits were not significant for the Company. 7 The following table illustrates the pro forma effect on net income and earnings per share if the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123 had been applied to the Company's stock option plans for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2005 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands, except per share amounts) Net earnings as reported $ 948 Add: Share-based compensation cost, net of related tax effects, included in net income as reported -- ---------- Deduct: Total stock-based compensation expense determined under the fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects 66 ---------- Pro forma net income $ 882 ========== Basic earnings per share - as reported $ 0.26 Basic earnings per share - pro forma $ 0.26 Diluted earnings per share - as reported $ 0.24 Diluted earnings per share - pro forma $ 0.23 8. STOCK OPTION PLAN At March 31, 2006, the Company has one stock-based employee compensation plan, the Pacific State Bancorp 1997 Stock Option Plan. At March 31, 2006, 28,304 shares of common stock remain reserved under the 1997 plan for issuance to employees and directors through incentive and nonstatutory agreements. The plan requires that the option price may not be less than the fair market value of the stock at the date the option is granted, and that the stock must be paid in full at the time the option is exercised. The options under the plans expire on dates determined by the Board of Directors, but not later than ten years from the date of grant. The vesting period is determined by the Board of Directors and is generally over five years. The Company issues new shares of common stock upon the exercise of stock options. A summary of the activity of the plan is as follows: Three Months ended March 31, 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------ Weighted Weighted Aggregate Average Average Remaining Intrinsic Exercise Contractual Value Shares Price Term (000's) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Options outstanding, beginning of period 840,050 $ 6.96 4.3 Yrs $ 9,694 Options granted -0- Options exercised 11,700 5.09 149 Options canceled -0- --------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Options outstanding, end of period 828,350 6.99 4.1 Yrs 8,954 ============================================================================================================ Options vested or expected to vest at 756,013 6.38 4.1 Yrs 8,634 March 31, 2006 ============================================================================================================ Options exercisable, end of period 374,550 $ 6.47 4.1 yrs $ 4,242 ============================================================================================================ The total fair value of shares vested during the quarter ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 was $155,000 and $135,000, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying awards and the quoted price of the Company's common stock for options that were 8 in-the-money at March 31, 2006. The intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable relating to the above stock option plan was $4,242,000 as of March 31, 2006. During the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, the aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised relating to the above stock option plan was $149,000 and $71,000, respectively. There were no options granted in the quarters ended March 31, 2006 and 2005. The Company bases the fair value of the options previously granted on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model that uses assumptions based on expected option life and the level of estimated forfeitures, expected stock volatility, risk free interest rate, and dividend yield. The Company uses historical data to estimate expected option life. Stock volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company's stock. The risk-free rate is based on the U. S. Treasury yield curve for the periods within the contractual life of the options in effect at the time of grant. As required by SFAS 123(R), management made an estimate of expected forfeitures and is recognizing compensation costs only for those equity awards expected to vest. Management has estimated the forfeiture rate to be approximately 3% for the remaining non-vested options. As of March 31, 2006, there was $593,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Plans. The cost is expected to be realized over a weighted average period of 2.21 years and will be adjusted for subsequent changes in estimated forfeitures. ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Certain matters discussed in this Quarterly Report are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others (1) significant increases in competitive pressures in the financial services industry; (2) changes in the interest rate environment resulting in reduced margins; (3) general economic conditions, either nationally or regionally, may be less favorable than expected, resulting in among other things, a deterioration in credit quality; (4) changes in the regulatory environment; (5) loss of key personnel; (6) fluctuations in the real estate market; (7) changes in business conditions and inflation; (8) operational risks including data processing systems failures and fraud; and (9) changes in the securities market. Therefore the information set forth herein should be carefully considered when evaluating the business prospects of the Company. When the Company uses in this Quarterly Report the words "anticipate", "estimate", "expect", "project", "intend, "commit", "believe" and similar expressions, the Company intends to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are not guarantees of performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described in this Quarterly Report. Should one or more of the uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, expected, projected, intended, committed or believed. The future results and stockholder values of the Company may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Many factors that will determine these results and values are beyond the Company's ability to control or predict. For those statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. INTRODUCTION Effective July 12, 2005, trading of Pacific State Bancorp common stock began on the Nasdaq(TM) National Market under the symbol of "PSBC". Prior to July 12, 2005 the Company was traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the same symbol. The following discussion and analysis sets forth certain statistical information relating to the company as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 and the three month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005. The discussion should be read in conjunction with condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this 10-Q and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Pacific State Bancorp's Annual Report filed on form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. 9 CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (R), Share Based Payment ("SFAS 123(R)") using the modified prospective transition method. Prior to adoption of this statement, the Company accounted for its share-based employee compensation plans under the recognition and measurement provisions of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. See Notes 7 and 8 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to implementation of SFAS 123(R). Except as disclosed above, there have been no changes to the Company's critical accounting policies from those discussed in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's 2005 Annual Report to Shareholders' on Form 10-K filed with the Commission, which is incorporated here by reference. OVERVIEW The Company's net income increased $259 thousand or 27.3% to $1,207 thousand for the first quarter of 2006 from $948 thousand for the same period in 2005. The primary contributor to the increase in net income for the first quarter of 2006 was the $1,219 thousand increase in net interest income over the same period in 2005. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in non-interest income of $170 thousand and an increase in non-interest expenses of $555 thousand. The increase in non interest expenses consisted primarily of increases in salaries and benefits of $232 thousand, occupancy and furniture and equipment expenses of $48 thousand and other expenses of $275 thousand and an increase in the provision for income taxes of $205 thousand. Basic earnings per share were $0.35 for the first quarter of 2006 up 34.6% from $0.26 for the same period in 2005. Diluted earnings per share were $0.31 for the first quarter of 2006 up 29.2% from the $0.24 for the same period in 2005. Total assets at March 3, 2006 were $318 million, an increase of $8 million or 2.6%, from the $310 million at December 31, 2005. The growth in assets was primarily in the Company's loans offset by decreases in the level of Federal funds sold. Loans grew $12 million or 5.1% to $254 million at March 31, 2006 from $242 million at December 31, 2005 while Federal funds sold decreased $5 million over the same period. The growth in assets was funded by the net income of $1.2 million and $14 million or 350% growth in borrowed funds offset by decreases in deposits of $7.0 million. The decrease in deposits consisted of $8 million or 12.3% in non-interest bearing deposits offset by $1 million or 0.4% growth in interest bearing deposits. The annualized return on assets was 1.59% for the three months ended March 31, 2006 compared to 1.42% for the same period in 2005. The annualized return on equity was 22.68% for the three months ended March 31, 2006 compared to 22.11% for the same period in 2005. RESULTS OF OPERATION FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006 Net interest income before provision for loan losses. Net interest income, on a non tax equivalent basis, was $4.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006, an increase of $1,219 thousand or 42.7% from $2.9 million for the same period in 2005. The increase in net interest income was primarily attributed to the volume increase in the Company's average loan and investment balances supported by the overall increases in the yields earned primarily on loans and Federal funds sold. These increases were partially offset by the increases in both the level of average interest bearing liabilities and the increase in the average rates paid, primarily on time deposits. Interest income increased $1.9 million or 47.5% to $5.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006 from $3.9 million for the same period in 2005. The increase in interest income was primarily attributed to volume increases in investment and loan balances and an increase in yield, particularly in loans and federal funds sold. The Company's average loan balances were $251.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006, up $48.0 million or 23.6% from $203.2 million for the same period in 2005. The Company's average loan yield was 8.82% for the three months ended March 31, 2006, up 154 basis points from the 7.28% yield for the same period in 2005. Although the Company's average balances of Federal funds sold decreased $9.5 million to $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006 from the $10.5 million for the same period in 2005 and interest income decreased $47 thousand, the average yield on Federal funds sold increased 256 basis points to 4.81% compared to 2.25% for the same period in 2005. The Company's average investment balances were $27.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006, up $9.5 million, or 52.2%, from $18.1 million for the same period in 2005. The Company's average investment yield was 4.69% for the three months ended March 31, 2006, up 34 basis points from the 4.35% yield for the same period in 2005. As a result of the change in mix of the Company's 10 earning assets and the yields earned, the overall yield on average earning assets increased 170 basis points to 8.40% for the three months ended March 31, 2006, from 6.70% for the same period in 2005. Interest expense increased $645 thousand, or 60.0% to $1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006, from $1.1 million for the same period in 2005. The increase is primarily attributed to both the increase in time deposit and other borrowing volumes and in the overall increases in the rates paid on interest bearing liabilities. The Company's average balances of Time Deposits were $97.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006, up $25.1 million, or 34.7% from $72.3 million for the same period in 2005. Additionally the average rate paid on Time Deposits increased 144 basis points to 3.60% for the three months ended March 31, 2006 from 2.16% for the same period in 2005. The Company's average balances of interest bearing demand deposits increased 1.0 million to $102.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006 from $101.0 million for the same period in 2005 while interest expense increased $68 thousand as a result of the increase in rates paid of 24 basis points. Average rates paid increased to 2.42% from 2.18% for the same period in 2005. The Company's average balances of other borrowings increased 4.0 million to $16.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006 from $12.8 million for the same period in 2005 while interest expense increased $95 thousand as a result of the increase in volume and in rates paid of 125 basis points. Average rates paid increased to 5.70% from 4.45% for the same period in 2005. As a result of the changes noted above, the net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 2006 increased 104 basis points or 21.4% to 5.90%, from 4.86% for the same period in 2005. 11 The following table presents for the three month periods indicated the distribution of consolidated average assets, liabilities and shareholders' equity. It also presents the amounts of interest income from the interest earning assets and the resultant yields expressed in both dollars and rate percentages. Average balances are based on daily averages. Nonaccrual loans are included in the calculation of average loans while nonaccrued interest thereon is excluded from the computation of yields earned: Yield Analysis For the Three Months Ended For the Three Months Ended Ended March 31, 2006 Ended March 31, 2005 ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------ Interest Average Interest Average Average Income or Yield or Average Income or Yield or Assets: Balance Expense Cost Balance Expense Cost - ------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Interest-earning assets: Loans 251,153 5,461 8.82% 203,198 3,647 7.28% Investment securities 27,692 320 4.69% 18,191 195 4.35% Federal funds sold 928 11 4.81% 10,460 58 2.25% Interest bearing deposits in banks -- -- --% 6,088 28 1.87% ----------------------- ----------------------- Total average earning assets 279,773 5,792 8.40% 237,937 3,928 6.70% Non-earning assets: Cash and due from banks 12,277 13,450 Other assets 15,086 18,839 ---------- ---------- Total average assets 307,136 270,226 ========== ========== Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity: Interest-bearing liabilities: Deposits Interest-bearing demand 102,033 610 2.42% 101,019 542 2.18% Savings 6,534 10 0.62% 7,286 9 0.50% Time deposits 97,369 865 3.60% 72,264 384 2.16% Other borrowings 16,724 235 5.70% 12,764 140 4.45% ----------------------- ----------------------- Total average interest-bearing liabilities 222,660 1,720 3.13% 193,333 1,075 2.26% ========== ========== Noninterest-bearing liabilities: Demand deposits 61,347 55,229 Other liabilities 1,537 4,284 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities 285,550 252,846 Shareholders' equity: 21,592 17,380 ---------- ---------- Total average liabilities and shareholders' equity 307,136 270,226 ========== ========== ---------- ---------- Net interest income 4,072 2,853 ========== ========== Yield on interest-earning assets 8.40% 6.70% Cost of funding interest-earning assets 2.50% 1.83% ---------- ---------- Net interest margin 5.90% 4.86% ========== ========== (1) Not computed on a tax-equivalent basis. (2) Loan fees included in loan interest income for the three month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 amounted to $417 thousand and $177 thousand, respectively. (3) For the purpose of this schedule the interest expense related to the Company's junior subordinated debentures is included in other borrowings. (4) Total interest expense divided by the average balance of total earning assets. (5) Net interest income divided by the average balance of total earning assets 12 The following table sets forth changes in interest income and interest expense, for the three month periods indicated and the change attributable to variance in volume, rates and the combination of volume and rates on the relative changes of volume and rates: Three Months ended March 31, 2006 over 2005 change in net interest income ---------------------------------------------------------- Net Change Rate Volume Mix ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- (In thousands) Interest Income: Loans $ 1,814 $ 771 $ 861 $ 182 Investment securities 125 15 102 8 Federal funds sold (47) 66 (53) (60) Interest bearing deposits in banks (28) (28) (28) 28 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total interest income $ 1,864 $ 824 $ 882 $ 158 Interest Expense: Interest-bearing demand 68 62 5 1 Savings 1 2 (1) (0) Time deposits 481 258 133 90 Other borrowings 95 39 43 12 Total interest expense $ 645 $ 361 $ 181 $ 102 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net interest income $ 1,219 $ 463 $ 700 $ 56 ========== ========== ========== ========== (1) The volume change in net interest income represents the change in average balance multiplied by the previous year's rate. (2) The rate change in net interest income represents the change in rate multiplied by the previous year's average balance. (3) The mix change in net interest income represents the change in average balance multiplied by the change in rate. Provision for loan losses. The Company recorded $90 thousand in provision for loan losses for the three month period ended March 31, 2006, up $30 thousand or 50.0%, from the $60 thousand provision for the same period in 2005. Management assesses its loan quality monthly to maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses. Based on the information currently available, management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate to absorb probable losses in the portfolio. However, no assurance can be given that the Company may not sustain charge-offs which are in excess of the allowance in any given period. The Company's loan portfolio composition and non-performing assets are further discussed under the "Financial Condition" section below. Non-Interest Income. During the three months ended March 31, 2006, total non-interest income decreased $170 thousand or 22.1% to $599 thousand, down from $769 thousand for the comparable period in 2005. The decrease in non interest income was primarily the result of decreases in other fee income and a decrease in gains on sales of loans partially offset by an increase in service charges. The decrease in other fee income is primarily the result of a decrease in mortgage referral fees due to a decrease in activity during the first quarter of 2006 as opposed to the same period in 2005. Other fee income decreased $139 thousand or 37.6% to $231 thousand, from $370 thousand for the comparable period in 2005. The decrease in gain on sale of loan income is due to the timing of the sale of the loans as well as the decrease in the number and dollar amount of loans sold. Income derived for the gain on sale of loans decreased $58 thousand or 26.6% to $160 thousand, down from $218 thousand for the comparable period in 2005. The increase in service charges of $27 thousand or 14.9% to $208 thousand from $181 thousand for the comparable period in 2005 is primarily the result of the growth in the number of deposit accounts from the same period in 2005. Non-Interest Expenses. Non-interest expense consists of salaries and related employee benefits, occupancy, furniture and equipment expenses, professional fees, appraisal fees, directors' fees, postage, stationary and supplies expenses, telephone expenses, data processing expenses, advertising and promotion expense and other operating expenses. Non-interest expense for the 13 three months ended March 31, 2006 was $2.6 million compared to $2.0 million for the same period in 2005, representing an increase of $555 thousand or 27.3%. Increases in salaries and benefits of $232 thousand or 20.8% are indicative of the additions to staff to expand branch operations in line with their respective growth. and the recognition of stock based compensation expenses of $62,000 as a result of adopting SFAS No. 123(R). As of March 31, 2006, there was $593,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Company's stock option plan. The related compensation expense is expected to be realized over a weighted average period of 2.21 years. The increase in furniture and equipment expense is attributable to the depreciation on new computer equipment purchased to stay current with technology. The increase in other expense relates to the increased expenses associated with the growth of the company as well as increased legal expense associated with the settlement of a litigation matter. The following table sets forth a summary of non-interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005: Three Months Ended ------------------------- March 31, March 31, (In thousands) 2006 2005 ---------- ---------- Non-interest Expense: Salaries & Benefits 1,349 1,117 Occupancy 199 197 Furniture and Equipment 178 132 Other Expense 861 586 ---------- ---------- Total Non-Interest Expenses 2,587 2,032 ========== ========== Income Taxes. The Company's provision for income taxes includes both federal income and state franchise taxes and reflects the application of federal and state statutory rates to the Company's net income before taxes. The principal difference between statutory tax rates and the Company's effective tax rate is the benefit derived from investing in tax-exempt securities and Company owned life insurance. Increases and decreases in the provision for taxes reflect changes in the Company's net income before tax. The following table reflects the Company's tax provision and the related effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005. Three Months Ended --------------------------- March 31, March 31, (In thousands) 2006 2005 ---------- ---------- Tax Provision $ 787 $ 582 Effective Tax Rate 39.5% 38.0% FINANCIAL CONDITION Total assets at March 31, 2006 were $318 million, an increase of $8 million or 2.6%, from the $310 million at December 31, 2005. The growth in assets was primarily in the Company's loans and cash and due from banks, offset by decreases in Federal funds sold and investment securities. Loans grew $12 million or 5.1% to $254 million at March 31, 2006 from $242 million at December 31, 2005 while cash and due from banks increased $2 million over the same period. There were no Federal funds sold at March 31, 2006 representing a decrease $5 million from December 31, 2005. Over the same period investments decreased $2 million or 7.6% to $26 million from $28 million. The growth in assets was funded by the $14 million or 350% growth in borrowed funds offset by a decrease in total deposits of $7.5 million or 2.8% to $266 million at March 31, 2006 from $273 million at December 31, 2005. The change in deposits was comprised of a decrease in non-interest bearing deposits of $8.4 million or 12.3% to $60 million at March 31, 2006 from $69 million at December 31, 2005, this decrease was partially offset by increases in interest bearing deposits of $1 million or .04% to $205 million at March 31, 2006 from $204 million at December 31, 2005. Loan portfolio composition. The Company concentrates its lending activities primarily within Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tuolumne and Alameda Counties. 14 The Company manages its credit risk through diversification of its loan portfolio and the application of underwriting policies and procedures and credit monitoring practices. Although the Company has a diversified loan portfolio, a significant portion of its borrowers' ability to repay the loans is dependent upon the professional services and residential real estate development industry sectors. Generally, the loans are secured by real estate or other assets and are expected to be repaid from cash flows of the borrower or proceeds from the sale of collateral. The following table sets forth the amounts of loans outstanding by category as of the dates indicated: March 31 December 31, ================================================================================ 2006 2005 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) Commercial $ 44,812 $ 43,063 Agriculture 18,825 17,582 Real estate - commercial 130,131 126,166 Real estate - construction 49,539 43,352 Installment & other 12,809 13,536 ------------ ------------ 256,115 243,699 Deferred loan fees and costs 135 213 Allowance for loan losses (2,441) (2,356) ------------ ------------ Total net loans $ 253,809 $ 241,556 ------------ ------------ ================================================================================ The Company continues to manage the mix in its loan portfolio consistent with its identity as a community bank serving Northern California and the Central Valley. Net portfolio loans have increased $12.3 million or 5.1%, to $253.8 million at March 31, 2006 from $241.5 million at December 31, 2005. Commercial loans increased slightly by $1.7 million or 4.1% to $44.8 million from $43.1 million at December 31, 2005. Agricultural Loans increased $1.2 million or 7.1% to $18.8 million from $17.6 million at December 31, 2005. The largest increase was in real estate - commercial and construction loans. Real estate commercial mortgage loans increased by $4.0 million or 3.1% to $130.1 million from $126.2 million at December 31, 2005. Real estate construction loans increased $6.2 million or 14.3% to $49.5 from $43.4 million at December 31, 2005. Installment and other loans decreased $727 thousand or 5.4% to $12.8 million from $13.5 million at December 31, 2005. The portfolio mix continues to reflect the increase in real estate loans as compared with the mix of a year ago, with commercial and agricultural loans representing approximately 24.9% of total loans, real estate construction loans representing 19.3%, commercial real estate loans representing 50.8%, and installment loans representing 5% at March 31, 2006. Nonperforming loans. There were no nonperforming loans at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005. Analysis of allowance for loan losses. In determining the amount of the Company's Allowance for Loan Losses ("ALL"), management assesses the diversification of the portfolio. Each credit is assigned a credit risk rating factor, and this factor, multiplied by the dollars associated with the credit risk rating, is used to calculate one component of the ALL. In addition, management estimates the probable loss on individual credits that are receiving increased management attention due to actual or perceived increases in credit risk. The Company makes provisions to the ALL on a regular basis through charges to operations that are reflected in the Company's statements of income as a provision for loan losses. When a loan is deemed uncollectible, it is charged against the allowance. Any recoveries of previously charged-off loans are credited back to the allowance. There is no precise method of predicting specific losses or amounts that ultimately may be charged-off on particular categories of the loan portfolio. Similarly, the adequacy of the ALL and the level of the related provision for possible loan losses is determined on a judgment basis by management based on consideration of a number of factors including (i) economic conditions, (ii) borrowers' financial condition, (iii) loan impairment, (iv) evaluation of industry trends, (v) industry and other concentrations, (vi) loans which are contractually current as to payment terms 15 but demonstrate a higher degree of risk as identified by management, (vii) continuing evaluation of the performing loan portfolio, (viii) monthly review and evaluation of problem loans identified as having a loss potential, (ix) monthly review by the Board of Directors, (x) off balance sheet risks and (xi) assessments by regulators and other third parties. Management and the Board of Directors evaluate the allowance and determine its desired level considering objective and subjective measures, such as knowledge of the borrowers' businesses, valuation of collateral, the determination of impaired loans and exposure to potential losses. While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions and other qualitative factors. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company's ALL. Such agencies may require the Company to provide additions to the allowance based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examination. There is uncertainty concerning future economic trends. Accordingly it is not possible to predict the effect future economic trends may have on the level of the provision for loan losses in future periods. The adequacy of the ALL is calculated upon three components. First is the credit risk rating of the loan portfolio, including all outstanding loans and leases. Every extension of credit has been assigned a risk rating based upon a comprehensive definition intended to measure the inherent risk of lending money. Each rating has an assigned risk factor expressed as a reserve percentage. Central to this assigned risk factor is the historical loss record of the Company. Secondly, established specific reserves are available for individual loans currently on management's watch and high-grade loan lists. These are the estimated potential losses associated with specific borrowers based upon the collateral and event(s) causing the risk ratings. The third component is unallocated. This reserve is for qualitative factors that may effect the portfolio as a whole, such as those factors described above. Management believes the assigned risk grades and our methods for managing risk are satisfactory. The provision for loan losses increased to $90,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 compared to $60,000 for the same period in 2005. The increase in the amount of the provision is a direct result of the Company's analysis of the loan portfolio and the loan loss history of the Company. Management does not believe that there were any adverse trends indicated by the detail of the aggregate charge-offs for any of the periods discussed. The following table summarizes the activity in the ALL for the periods indicated. Three Months Ended (In thousands) March 31, ================================================================================ 2006 2005 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beginning Balance: $ 2,357 $ 2,213 Provision for loan losses 90 60 Charge-offs: Commercial -- -- Real Estate -- -- Other 5 -- ---------- ---------- Total Charge-offs 5 0 ---------- ---------- Recoveries: Commercial -- 3 Other -- -- ---------- ---------- Total Recoveries -- 3 ---------- ---------- Ending Balance $ 2,442 $ 2,276 ========== ========== ALL to total loans 0.95% 1.14% Net Charge-offs to average loans- annualized 0.00% 0.00% ================================================================================ Investment securities and interest-bearing deposits in banks. Combined investment securities, and interest-bearing deposits in other banks decreased $2.2 million to $26.4 million at March 31, 2006, from $28.5 million at December 31, 2005. 16 The Company's investment in U.S. Treasury securities increased to 52.4% of the investment portfolio at March 31, 2006 compared to 52.0% at December 31, 2005. Obligations of U.S. Agencies increased to 27.9% of the investment portfolio at March 31, 2006 compared to 26.3% at December 31, 2005. The Company's investment in corporate bonds decreased to 7.6% of the investment portfolio at March 31, 2006 compared to 11.7% at December 31, 2005. Tax-exempt municipal obligations bonds increased to 12.1% of the investment portfolio at March 31, 2006 compared to 10.0% at December 31, 2005. Fed Funds sold decreased $4.7 million, or 100% as a result of the increase in loans. Deposits. Total deposits were $265.6 million as of March 31, 2006 a decrease of $7.5 million or 2.8% from the December 31, 2005 balance of $273.1 million. The Company continues to manage the mix of its deposits consistent with its identity as a community bank serving the financial needs of its customers. Non-interest bearing demand deposit and interest bearing checking deposits decreased slightly to 30.1% of total deposits from 30.9% at December 31, 2005. Money market and savings accounts decreased to 30.8% of total deposits from 34.9% at December 31, 2005. Time deposits increased to 39.2% of total deposits from 34.1% at December 31, 2005 CAPITAL RESOURCES Capital adequacy is a measure of the amount of capital needed to sustain asset growth and act as a cushion for losses. Capital protects depositors and the deposit insurance fund from potential losses and is a source of funds for the investments the Company needs to remain competitive. Historically, capital has been generated principally from the retention of earnings. Overall capital adequacy is monitored on a day-to-day basis by the Company's management and reported to the Company's Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. The Bank's regulators measure capital adequacy by using a risk-based capital framework and by monitoring compliance with minimum leverage ratio guidelines. Under the risk-based capital standard, assets reported on the Company's balance sheet and certain off-balance sheet items are assigned to risk categories, each of which is assigned a risk weight. This standard characterizes an institution's capital as being "Tier 1" capital (defined as principally comprising shareholders' equity and the qualifying portion of subordinated debentures) and "Tier 2" capital (defined as principally comprising Tier 1 capital and the remaining qualifying portion of subordinated debentures and the qualifying portion of the ALL). The minimum ratio of total risk-based capital to risk-adjusted assets, including certain off-balance sheet items, is 8%. At least one-half (4%) of the total risk-based capital is to be comprised of Tier 1 capital; the balance may consist of debt securities and a limited portion of the ALL. As of March 31, 2006 the most recent notification by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized the Bank must meet the minimum ratios as set forth below. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank's category. Management believes that the Company met all of its capital adequacy requirements. 17 To Be Well Capitalized For Capital Under Prompt Corrective Actual Adequacy Purposes Action Provisions ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------- Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Company As of March 31, 2006: Total capital (to risk weighted assets) $ 33,033 11.98% $ 22,058 8.00% N/A N/A Tier I capital (to risk weighted assets) $ 29,293 10.62% $ 11,029 4.00% N/A N/A Tier I capital (to average assets) $ 29,293 9.57% $ 12,149 4.00% N/A N/A Bank As of March 31, 2006: Total capital (to risk weighted assets) $ 31,179 11.39% $ 21,894 8.00% $ 27,368 10.00% Tier I capital (to risk weighted assets) $ 28,738 10.50% $ 10,947 4.00% $ 16,421 6.00% Tier I capital (to average assets) $ 28,738 9.38% $ 12,249 4.00% $ 15,311 5.00% To Be Well Capitalized For Capital Under Prompt Corrective Actual Adequacy Purposes Action Provisions ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------- Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Company As of December 31, 2005: Total capital (to risk weighted assets) $ 31,650 11.90% $ 21,268 8.00% N/A N/A Tier I capital (to risk weighted assets) $ 27,654 10.40% $ 10,634 4.00% N/A N/A Tier I capital (to average assets) $ 27,654 9.20% $ 12,067 4.00% N/A N/A Bank As of December 31, 2005: Total capital (to risk weighted assets) $ 29,933 11.50% $ 20,865 8.00% $ 26,082 10.00% Tier I capital (to risk weighted assets) $ 27,577 10.60% $ 10,433 4.00% $ 15,649 6.00% Tier I capital (to average assets) $ 27,577 9.10% $ 12,067 4.00% $ 15,083 5.00% *The leverage ratio consists of Tier I capital divided by quarterly average assets. The minimum leverage ratio is 3 percent for banking organizations that do not anticipate significant growth and that have well-diversified risk, excellent asset quality and in general, are considered top-rated banks. For all other institutions the minimum rate is 4%. The Company's and the Bank's risk-based capital ratios are presented below. LIQUIDITY The purpose of liquidity management is to ensure efficient and economical funding of the Company's assets consistent with the needs of the Company's depositors and, to a lesser extent, shareholders. This process is managed not by formally monitoring the cash flows from operations, investing and financing activities as described in the Company's statement of cash flows, but through an 18 understanding principally of depositor and borrower needs. As loan demand increases, the Company can use asset liquidity from maturing investments along with deposit growth to fund the new loans. With respect to assets, liquidity is provided by cash and money market investments such as interest-bearing time deposits, federal-funds sold, available-for-sale investment securities, and principal and interest payments on loans. With respect to liabilities, liquidity is provided by core deposits, shareholders' equity and the ability of the Company to borrow funds and to generate deposits. Because estimates of the liquidity needs of the Company may vary from actual needs, the Company maintains a substantial amount of liquid assets to absorb short-term increases in loans or reductions in deposits. As loan demand decreases or loans are paid off, investment assets can absorb these excess funds or deposit rates can be decreased to run off excess liquidity. Therefore, there is some correlation between financing activities associated with deposits and investing activities associated with lending. The Company's liquid assets (cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and available-for-sale investment securities) totaled $43.4 million or 13.6% of total assets at March 31, 2006 compared to $47.7 million or 15.4% of total assets at December 31, 2005. The Company expects that its primary source of liquidity will be earnings of the Company, acquisition of core deposits, and wholesale borrowing arrangements. ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Market risk is the risk of loss in a financial instrument arising from adverse changes in market rates such as interest rates, commodity prices and equity prices. As a financial institution, the Company's market risk arises primarily from interest rate risk exposure. Fluctuation in interest rates will ultimately impact both the level of income and expense recorded on a large portion of the Company's assets and liabilities, and the market value of all interest earnings assets and interest bearing liabilities, other than those that possess a short term to maturity. Based upon the nature of its operations, the Company is not subject to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange or commodity pricing. However, the Company's commercial real estate loan portfolio, concentrated primarily in Northern California, is subject to risks associated with the local economies. The fundamental objective of the Company's management of its assets and liabilities is to maximize the economic value of the Company while maintaining adequate liquidity and managing exposure to interest rate risk deemed by management to be acceptable. Management believes an acceptable degree of exposure to interest rate risk results from management of assets and liabilities through using floating rate loans and deposits, maturities, pricing and mix to attempt to neutralize the potential impact of changes in market interest rates. The Company's profitability is dependent to a large extent upon its net interest income which is the difference between its interest income on interest earning assets, such as loans and securities, and interest expense on interest bearing liabilities, such as deposits, trust preferred securities and other borrowings. The Company, like other financial institutions, is subject to interest rate risk to the degree that its interest earning assets reprice differently than its interest bearing liabilities. The Company manages its mix of assets and liabilities with the goal of limiting exposure to interest rate risk, ensuring adequate liquidity, and coordinating its sources and uses of funds. The Company seeks to control its interest rate risk exposure in a manner that will allow for adequate levels of earnings and capital over a range of possible interest rate environments. The Company has adopted formal policies and practices to monitor and manage interest rate risk exposure. As part of this effort, the Company measures interest rate risk utilizing both an internal asset liability measurement system as well as employing independent third party reviews to confirm the reasonableness of the assumptions used to measure and report the Company's interest rate risk, enabling management to make any adjustments necessary. Interest rate risk is managed by the Company's Asset Liability Committee ("ALCO"), which includes members of senior management and several members of the Board of Directors. The ALCO monitors interest rate risk by analyzing the potential impact on interest income from potential changes in interest rates and considers the impact of alternative strategies or changes in balance sheet structure. The ALCO manages the Company's balance sheet in part to maintain the potential impact on net interest income within acceptable ranges despite changes in interest rates. The Company's exposure to interest rate risk is reviewed on at least a quarterly basis by the ALCO. 19 In management's opinion there has not been a material change in the Company's market risk or interest rate risk profile for the three months ended March 31, 2006 compared to December 31, 2005 as discussed under the caption "Liquidity and Market Risk" and "Net Interest Income Simulation" in the Company's 2005 Annual Report to Shareholders filed as an exhibit with the Company's 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is incorporated here by reference.. ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES The Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this report of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a--15(e)), have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in its periodic SEC filings is recorded, processed and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to the Company (including its consolidated and unconsolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in the Company's periodic SEC filings. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including cost limitations, judgments used in decision making, assumptions regarding the likelihood of future events, soundness of internal controls, fraud, the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance of achieving their control objectives. There were no significant changes in the Company's internal controls or in other factors during the period covered by this report that have materially affected or could significantly affect internal controls over financial reporting. Part II - Other Information ITEM 1 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS None to report. ITEM 1A RISK FACTORS In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The Company is not aware of any material changes to the risks described in our Annual Report. ITEM 2 CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS None to report. ITEM 3 DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES None to report. ITEM 4 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. None to report ITEM 5 OTHER INFORMATION None to report. 20 ITEM 6. EXHIBITS 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer (section 302 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act). 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer (section 302 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act). 32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. 32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Pacific State Bancorp Date: May 15, 2006 By: /s/ STEVEN A. ROSSO -------------------------------------- Steven A. Rosso President and Chief Executive Officer Pacific State Bancorp Date: May 15, 2006 By: /s/ JOANNE ROBERTS -------------------------------------- JoAnne Roberts Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 21 EXHIBITS 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer (section 302 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act). 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer (section 302 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act). 32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. 32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 22