American Riviera Bank Reports 21% Loan Growth
July 19 2012 - 7:46PM
Business Wire
American Riviera Bank (OTCBB: ARBV) reported a 21% increase in
loans compared to one year ago, reporting $117 million in total
loans outstanding at June 30, 2012.
Deposits have also grown significantly with a 37% increase in
non-interest bearing checking accounts compared to one year ago.
American Riviera Bank reported $125 million in total deposits with
$27 million in non-interest bearing checking accounts at June 30,
2012, compared to $107 million and $19 million at June 30, 2011,
respectively.
Jeff DeVine, President and Chief Executive
Officer, stated, “In an environment where many banks have pulled
back on lending or are reporting soft loan demand, our focus on
relationships, outreach in the community, and flexible approach
have resulted in consistent client growth. With ample capital and
liquidity, the Bank looks forward to helping our clients grow along
with us.”
American Riviera Bank reported unaudited pre-tax income of $386
thousand ($0.15 per share) for the second quarter ending June 30,
2012, which represents a 14% increase in profit from the $338
thousand ($0.13 per share) for the same period last year. For the
six months ending June 30, 2012, American Riviera Bank reported
unaudited pre-tax income of $661 thousand ($0.26 per share).
Due to effective deployment of deposits into loans, American
Riviera Bank reported a net interest margin of 5.36% for the
quarter ending June 30, 2012 increasing significantly from 4.55%
one year ago.
American Riviera Bank continues to maintain a strong capital
position with Tier 1 capital to total assets of 14% as of June 30,
2012, well above the regulatory guideline of 5% for well
capitalized institutions. The tangible book value of one share of
American Riviera Bank stock is $8.99 as of June 30, 2012.
Company
Profile
American Riviera Bank is a full service community bank, focused
on serving the lending and deposit needs of businesses and
consumers in our community. The Bank was founded in 2006 by over
400 local shareholders and has one branch located at 1033 Anacapa
Street in downtown Santa Barbara.
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Actual results may differ materially from stated expectations.
Specific factors include, but are not limited to, effects of
interest rate changes, ability to control costs and expenses,
impact of consolidation in the banking industry, financial policies
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