UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 11, 2003 -------------- TEMECULA VALLEY BANCORP INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 46-0476193 - ----------------------------- -------------- ---------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (File number) (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 27710 Jefferson Avenue, Suite A100, Temecula, CA 92590 - --------------------------------------- ------------------------- (Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (909) 694-9940 -------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS (C) Exhibits 99 Press Release 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 hereunto duly authorized. Dated: April 11, 2003 TEMECULA VALLEY BANCORP INC. By: /S/ Stephen H. Wacknitz --------------------------------------- Stephen H. Wacknitz President and Chief Executive Officer By: /S/ DONALD A. PITCHER --------------------------------------- DONALD A. PITCHER Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE NO. - ----------- ----------- -------- 99 Press Release 3 EXHIBIT 99 Temecula Valley Bancorp Announces First Quarter Earnings TEMECULA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 11, 2003--Temecula Valley Bancorp (OTCBB:TMCV) announced first quarter earnings of $1,495,279, an increase of 138% over the $629,549 earned for the same period in 2002. The return on average assets was 1.78% and the return on average equity was 29.52%, both above bank peer group averages. "We are very pleased with our operating results and continue to be optimistic about the remainder of 2003," said Stephen H. Wacknitz, president & CEO. As of March 31, 2003, Temecula Valley Bancorp's total assets grew 74% to $358,979,000 compared to $206,573,000 at March 31, 2002. Total gross loans climbed 62% to $292,977,000 compared to $180,794,000 at the same period last year and deposits also increased 75% to $326,262,000 up from $186,304,000 at the end of the first quarter of 2002. Shareholders' equity increased 37% to $21,634,000. The Tier 1 capital ratio increased from 7.96% at March 31, 2002 to 8.30% at March 31, 2003. Temecula Valley Bank was established in 1996 and operates full service offices in Temecula, Murrieta, Fallbrook, Escondido and El Cajon. Temecula Valley Bancorp was established in June 2002 and operates as a one-bank holding company for Temecula Valley Bank. As a Preferred Lender (PLP) since 1998, the locally owned and operated bank also has SBA loan production offices in Sherman Oaks, Calif., Fresno, Calif., Chico, Calif., Santa Ana, Calif., Bellevue, Wash., Raleigh, N.C., Greenville, S.C., Knoxville, Tenn., Tampa/St. Petersburg Fla., Coral Springs, Fla., Jacksonville, Fla., Atlanta, and Bethesda, Md. The Bancorp's common stock is traded over the counter with the stock symbol TMCV.OB and the bank's Internet Web site can be reached at www.temvalbank.com. Statements concerning future performance, developments or events concerning expectations for growth and market forecasts, and any other guidance on future periods constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from stated expectations. Specific factors include, but are not limited to, the effect of interest rate changes, the ability to control costs and expenses, the impact of consolidation in the banking industry, financial policies of the United States government, and general economic conditions. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect financial results are included in its Securities and Exchange Commission filings. TEMECULA VALLEY BANCORP FINANCIAL DATA MARCH 2003 MARCH 31 MARCH 31 INCREASE /(DECREASE) -------------------------- ----------------------- 2003 2002 AMOUNT PERCENT -------------------------- ----------------------- Total Assets $358,979,000 $206,573,000 $152,406,000 74% Total Loans $292,977,000 $180,794,000 $112,183,000 62% Total Deposits $326,262,000 $186,304,000 $139,958,000 75% Shareholder Equity $21,634,000 $15,751,000 $5,883,000 37% Tier One Capital Ratio 8.30% 7.96% Net Loan Charge-offs (Recoveries) as an annualized percent of Average Loans (0.24%) (0.01%) THREE MONTHS ENDED INCREASE /(DECREASE) ----------------------- MARCH 31 AMOUNT PERCENT -------------------------- ----------------------- 2003 2002 -------------------------- Income (Loss) before Income Taxes $2,536,995 $1,053,234 $1,483,761 141% Provision for Income Taxes $1,041,716 $423,685 $618,031 146% -------------------------- ----------------------- Net Income (Loss) $1,495,279 $629,549 $865,730 138% ========================== ======================= Per Share -- Basic $0.40 $0.17 Per Share -- Diluted $0.35 $0.15 Annualized Return on Average Assets 1.78% 1.31% Annualized Return on Average Equity 29.52% 16.54% Shares Outstanding at end of Period 3,801,111 3,666,616 Average Shares Outstanding 3,758,847 3,665,536 Average Shares & Equivalents 4,270,378 4,193,764 CONTACT: Temecula Valley Bank Stephen H. Wacknitz, President/CEO, 909/694-9940