FOLSOM, CA — (Marketwired) — 11/03/14 — Sierra Vista Bank (OTCQB: SVBA) today reported pre-tax earnings of $696,000 for the nine month period ending September 30, 2014, a 54.3% increase over the same nine month period in 2013 of $451,000. Pre-tax earnings for the 3rd Quarter 2014 totaling $166,000 were impacted by the opening of the Bank–s 3rd branch in June 2014. The 3rd Quarter 2014 earnings were $12,000 or 6.7% lower than 3rd Quarter 2013 adjusted pre-tax earnings totaling $178,000 (adjusted for a one time $50,000 gain). The Bank reported year to date net income of $388,000 as of September 30, 2014, and net income of $90,000 for the 3rd Quarter of 2014.
Total assets grew $6.9 million or 6.0% in the 3rd Quarter of 2014 to $121.4 million, representing a 31.7% increase over one year ago. Loans increased $5.4 million or 6.6% during the 3rd Quarter to a total of $86.0 million, an increase of 24.9% over the last year. Total deposits increased $6.6 million or 6.8% to $103.5 million during the Quarter, 28.4% higher than one year ago. The 2014 financial results are preliminary and unaudited. “The Bank experienced strong growth in the 3rd Quarter 2014 as we continued to expand our market share,” stated Gary D. Gall, President/CEO. “The opening of our 3rd branch in Fair Oaks Village in late June 2014 has been met with excellent results.”
Sierra Vista Bank continued to show a strong net interest margin of 4.28% for the 3rd Quarter 2014, with a yield on earning assets of 4.64% and a total cost of funds of 0.38%. “Although the interest rate environment remains challenging, the Bank continues to show a strong earning asset yield and low cost of funds,” stated Lesa Fynes, EVP/CFO. “While we have experienced some net interest margin compression, we believe the Bank–s interest margin will continue to outperform peers.”
Capital levels at September 30, 2014 remain above the regulatory “well-capitalized” minimum levels:
The Tier 1 Leverage Capital ratio: 13.54%
The Tier 1 Risk Based Capital ratio: 18.57%
The Total Risk Based Capital ratio: 19.83%
Due to continued improvement in credit quality, the Bank did not pass a provision for loan losses in the first nine months of 2014. The allowance for loan losses was 1.73% of total loans at September 30, 2014. Non-performing assets continued to decline, totaling $1.0 million at the end of September 2014 compared to $1.8 million at the end of September 2013. Non-performing loans to total loans as a ratio decreased to 1.18% at September 30, 2014 compared to 2.65% on September 30, 2013. All non-accruing loans are paid current under their original terms or are paying as agreed under forbearance agreements.
Sierra Vista Bank is a locally owned community bank headquartered at 1710 Prairie City Road in Folsom, California since March 2007. The Bank has a branch located in the Sam–s Town Center in Cameron Park, and opened its newest branch in Fair Oaks Village in June 2014. The Bank prides itself on serving the financial needs of small businesses and professionals in Folsom and throughout the Highway 50 Corridor while remaining committed to community philanthropy. Additional information about Sierra Vista Bank can be found at or by calling (916) 850-1500.
Forward Looking Statement:
In addition to historical information, this press release includes forward-looking statements, such as statements regarding increases in non-interest income, future profitability, the bank–s ability to address challenges impacting economy in which it operates and future loan losses, which reflect management–s current expectations for the bank–s future financial results and business prospects. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to: (a) changes in competitive pressures among depository and other financial institutions or in the bank–s ability to compete effectively against larger financial institutions in its banking market; (b) actions of government regulators or changes in laws, regulations or accounting standards, that adversely affect the bank–s business; (c) changes in interest rates and/or inflation; (d) changes in general economic or business conditions and the real estate market in the bank–s market; and (e) other unexpected developments or changes in the bank–s business or its customers– businesses. Such risks and uncertainties could cause results for subsequent interim periods or for the entire year to differ materially from those indicated. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which reflect management–s view only as of the date hereof. The Bank undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
Gary D. Gall
President/CEO
Sierra Vista Bank
(916) 850-1500
Lesa Fynes
EVP/CFO
Sierra Vista Bank
(916) 850-1505