California BanCorp Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2024

OAKLAND, Calif., April 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California BanCorp (NASDAQ: CALB) (the “Company”), whose subsidiary is California Bank of Commerce, announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

The Company reported net income of $3.8 million for the first quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of $1.5 million, or 29%, compared to $5.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2023 and a decrease of $1.6 million, or 30%, compared to $5.4 million in the first quarter of 2023. Excluding the impact of merger related expenses pertaining to the pending transaction with Southern California Bancorp, the Company’s net income for the first quarter of 2024 was $4.8 million (See Interim Consolidated Non-GAAP Data).       

Diluted earnings per share were $0.45 for the first quarter of 2024, compared to $0.63 for the fourth quarter of 2023 and $0.64 for the first quarter of 2023.   Excluding the impact of merger related expenses, the Company’s diluted earnings per share were $0.57 for the first quarter of 2024 (See Interim Consolidated Non-GAAP Data).

“We delivered another quarter of strong financial performance while maintaining our conservative approach to new loan production and prudent balance sheet management, which resulted in our adjusted return on average assets remaining above 1% when our merger-related expenses are excluded,” said Steven Shelton, Chief Executive Officer of California BanCorp. “We saw positive trends in many key areas including good stability in our net interest margin, disciplined expense management excluding the merger-related expense we recorded in the quarter, and improvement in our asset quality as a result of successfully resolving problem loans with minimal loss incurred. We had a small decline in the size of our balance sheet in the first quarter, as our conservative approach to new loan production resulted in new loan originations being below the level of payoffs we had in the quarter, while we also saw the usual seasonal outflows of demand deposits that occur in the first quarter. These outflows were partially offset by our continued success in adding new commercial relationships that bring noninterest-bearing deposits to the bank.

“We are making good progress on the integration planning for our merger with Southern California Bancorp, which we continue to expect to close during the third quarter of 2024. Prior to the closing, our focus will remain on preparing for a smooth integration so that we can quickly realize all of the synergies projected from our combination, evaluating opportunities to optimize our balance sheet ahead of the merger, and continuing to add attractive commercial relationships that further strengthen our deposit base. As we progress with our integration planning and evaluate the strong market position we will have following the merger, we continue to believe that the combined company will have good opportunities to steadily grow our client roster, increase our market share, generate profitable growth, and consistently enhance the value of our franchise in the years ahead,” said Mr. Shelton.

Financial Highlights:

Profitability - three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023

• Excluding the impact of merger related expenses, net income of $4.8 million and $0.57 per diluted share, compared to $5.3 million and $0.63 per share, respectively (See Interim Consolidated Non-GAAP Data).  
• Revenue of $19.4 million decreased $500,000, or 2%, from $19.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.
• Net interest income of $17.7 million decreased $859,000, or 5%, compared to $18.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.
• Provision for credit losses of $126,000 decreased $55,000, or 30%, from $181,000 for the fourth quarter of 2023.
• Non-interest income of $1.7 million increased $366,000, or 27%, compared to $1.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.
• Non-interest expense, excluding capitalized loan origination costs and merger related expenses, of $13.1 million increased $52,000, or less than 1%, compared to $13.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2023 (See Interim Consolidated Non-GAAP Data).

Financial Position – March 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023

• Total assets decreased by $63.4 million to $1.92 billion; average total assets decreased by $68.2 million to $1.92 billion.
• Total gross loans decreased by $38.6 million to $1.52 billion; average total gross loans decreased by $53.3 million to $1.52 billion.
• Total deposits increased by $14.3 million to $1.64 billion; average total deposits decreased by $71.0 million to $1.63 billion.  
• The Company had no other borrowings at March 31, 2024 compared to $75.0 million at December 31, 2023.
• Capital ratios remain healthy with a tier I leverage ratio of 10.17%, tier I capital ratio of 10.15%, and total risk-based capital ratio of 13.93%.
• Book value per share of $23.79 increased by $0.41, or 2%.
• Tangible book value per share of $22.91 increased by $0.41, or 2% (See Interim Consolidated Non-GAAP Data).
  

Net Interest Income and Margin:

Net interest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 was $17.7 million, representing a decrease of $859,000, or 5%, from $18.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, and a decrease of $1.0 million, or 6%, from $18.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The decrease in net interest income compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 was primarily attributable to a lower balance of average earning assets which was driven by a reduction in loan balances as a result of conservative underwriting combined with decreased demand and pay-offs occurring in the normal course of business. Compared to the first quarter of 2023, the decrease in net interest income resulted from a less favorable mix of earning assets and an increase in the cost of deposits, which negatively impacted net interest margin.

The Company’s net interest margin for the first quarter of 2024 was 3.89%, compared to 3.88% for the fourth quarter of 2023 and 4.02% for the same period in 2023.

Non-Interest Income:

The Company’s non-interest income for the quarters ended March 31, 2024, December 31, 2023, and March 31, 2023 was $1.7 million, $1.3 million, and $1.1 million, respectively. The increase in non-interest income from the fourth quarter of 2023 and the same period in the prior year was primarily due to an increase in service charges and loan related fees.

Net interest income and non-interest income comprised total revenue of $19.4 million, $19.9 million, and $19.9 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2024, December 31, 2023, and March 31, 2023, respectively.

Non-Interest Expense:

The Company’s non-interest expense for the quarters ended March 31, 2024, December 31, 2023, and March 31, 2023 was $13.7 million, $12.2 million, and $11.8 million, respectively. The increase in non-interest expense from the prior periods was primarily due to the recognition of merger related expenses, combined with a decrease in capitalized loan origination costs. Additionally, compared to the same period in the prior year, the Company incurred increases in salaries and benefits as well as premises and equipment.   Excluding capitalized loan origination costs and the impact of merger related expenses, non-interest expense for the first quarter of 2024, the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2023 was $13.1 million, $13.0 million, and $12.5 million, respectively (See Interim Consolidated Non-GAAP Data).

The Company’s efficiency ratio, the ratio of non-interest expense to revenues, was 70.57%, 61.36%, and 59.62% for the quarters ended March 31, 2024, December 31, 2023, and March 31, 2023, respectively. Excluding the impact of merger related expenses, the Company’s efficiency ratio was 65.29% for the first quarter of 2024 (See Interim Consolidated Non-GAAP Data).

Balance Sheet:

Total assets of $1.92 billion as of March 31, 2024 represented a decrease of $63.4 million compared to $1.99 billion at December 31, 2023, and a decrease of $128.2 million compared to total assets of $2.05 billion at March 31, 2023. The decrease in total assets from the prior periods was primarily due to conservative new loan production, combined with decreased liquidity related to a reduction in other borrowings.  

Total gross loans decreased by $38.6 million, or 2%, to $1.52 billion at March 31, 2024, from $1.56 billion at December 31, 2023 and decreased $96.4 million, or 6%, from $1.62 billion at March 31, 2023. During the first quarter of 2024, commercial loans decreased by $16.2 million, or 3%, real estate related loans decreased by $23.5 million, or 3%, and other loans increased $1.1 million, or 2%.   Compared to the same period in the prior year, commercial, real estate other, real estate construction and land, and other loans decreased by $46.1 million, or 7%, $19.3 million, or 2%, $28.0 million, or 44%, and $3.0 million, or 7%, respectively.  

Total deposits increased by $14.3 million, or 1%, to $1.64 billion at March 31, 2024 from $1.63 billion at December 31, 2023, and decreased by $78.1 million, or 5%, from $1.72 billion at March 31, 2023. The increase in total deposits during the first quarter of 2024 was primarily due to an increase in money market and savings accounts of $25.2 million, or 4%, and an increase in time deposits of $17.7 million, or 6%, partially offset by a decrease in demand deposits of $28.6 million, or 4%. The decrease in demand deposits was primarily due to the seasonal outflow of deposits that occurs at the beginning of the year for many of our business clients.   Compared to the same period last year, the decrease in total deposits was primarily concentrated in noninterest-bearing demand deposits, partially offset by an increase in money market and savings accounts.   Noninterest-bearing deposits, primarily commercial business operating accounts, represented 38.6% of total deposits at March 31, 2024, compared to 40.4% at December 31, 2023 and 43.1% at March 31, 2023.

Excluding junior subordinated debt securities, the Company had no outstanding borrowings at March 31, 2024, compared to outstanding borrowings of $75.0 million at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023.

Asset Quality:

The provision for credit losses on loans was $301,000 for the first quarter of 2024, compared to $87,000 for the fourth quarter of 2023 and $464,000 for the first quarter of 2023. The Company had net loan charge-offs of $348,000, or 0.02% of gross loans, during the first quarter of 2024, net loan recoveries of $20,000, or 0.00 % of gross loans during the fourth quarter of 2023 and net loan charge-offs of $247,000, or 0.02% of gross loans, during the first quarter of 2023.  

Non-performing assets (“NPAs”) to total assets were 0.08% at March 31, 2024, compared to 0.19% at December 31, 2023 and 0.01% at March 31, 2023, with non-performing loans of $1.5 million, $3.8 million and $222,000, respectively, on those dates.

The allowance for credit losses on loans was $16.0 million, or 1.05% of total loans, at March 31, 2024, compared to $16.0 million, or 1.03% of total loans, at December 31, 2023 and $15.4 million, or 0.95% of total loans, at March 31, 2023.

The allowance for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments was $2.0 million, or 0.32% of total unfunded loan commitments, at March 31, 2024, compared to $2.2 million, or 0.32% of total unfunded loan commitments, at December 31, 2023 and $1.7 million, or 0.29% of total unfunded loan commitments, at March 31, 2023.

Capital Adequacy:

At March 31, 2024, shareholders’ equity totaled $200.7 million, compared to $196.5 million at December 31, 2023 and $178.6 million one year ago. Additionally, at March 31, 2024, the Company’s total risk-based capital ratio, tier one capital ratio, and leverage ratio were 13.93%, 10.15%, and 10.17%, respectively; all of which were above the regulatory standards of 10.00%, 8.00%, and 5.00%, respectively, for “well-capitalized” institutions.

“In the past year we achieved 11.9% growth in tangible book value as we accreted capital and strengthened liquidity in response to a very challenging environment for the industry.   Our prudent balance sheet management resulted in increases in all of our capital ratios during the first quarter, while we used our strong liquidity to pay off all of our FHLB borrowings early in the quarter,” said Thomas A. Sa, President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of California BanCorp.

About California BanCorp:

California BanCorp, the parent company for California Bank of Commerce, offers a broad range of commercial banking services to closely held businesses and professionals located throughout Northern California. The Company’s common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select marketplace under the symbol CALB. For more information on California BanCorp, please visit our website at www.californiabankofcommerce.com.

Contacts:

Steven E. Shelton, [phone]                        
Chief Executive Officer                        
[e-mail]
                                                                                                
Thomas A. Sa, [phone]
President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
[e-mail]

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information:

This press release contains both financial measures based on GAAP and non-GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures are used where management believes them to be helpful in understanding the Company’s results of operations or financial position. Where non-GAAP financial measures are used, the comparable GAAP financial measure, as well as the reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure, can be found in this press release. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release include: Adjusted Net Income; Adjusted Earnings Per Share; Total Revenue; Adjusted non-interest expense; Adjusted Return on Average Assets; Adjusted Return on Average Equity; Adjusted Return on Average Tangible Equity; Adjusted Efficiency Ratio; Tangible Equity to Tangible Assets Ratio; Quarterly Average Tangible Equity to Tangible Assets Ratio; and Tangible Book Value Per Share.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Statements in this news release regarding expectations and beliefs about future financial performance and financial condition, as well as trends in the Company’s business and markets are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements often include words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "project," "outlook," or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could," or "may." The forward-looking statements in this news release are based on current information and on assumptions that the Company makes about future events and circumstances that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that are often difficult to predict and beyond the Company’s control. As a result of those risks and uncertainties, the Company’s actual future performance or financial results could differ, possibly materially, from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release and could cause the Company to make changes to future plans. Those risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk of incurring loan losses, which is an inherent risk of the banking business; the risk that the Company will not be able to continue its internal growth rate; the risk that the United States economy will experience slowed growth or recession or will be adversely affected by domestic or international economic conditions and risks associated with the Federal Reserve Board taking actions with respect to interest rates, any of which could adversely affect, among other things, the values of real estate collateral supporting many of the Company’s loans, interest income and interest rate margins and, therefore, the Company’s future operating results; the impacts of the failure of other depository institutions on investor and depositor sentiments and preferences; the Company’s ability to manage its liquidity; risks associated with changes in income tax laws and regulations; and risks associated with seeking new client relationships and maintaining existing client relationships. Readers of this news release are encouraged to review the additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties to which our business is subject that are contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 which is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Additional information will be set forth in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, which we expect to file with the SEC during the second quarter of 2024, and readers of this release are urged to review the additional information that will be contained in that report.

Due to these and other possible uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this news release, which speak only as of today's date, or to make predictions based solely on historical financial performance. The Company disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this news release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW

CALIFORNIA BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
SELECTED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) - PROFITABILITY
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
										Change												Change
QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS:		Q1 2024				Q4 2023				$				%				Q1 2023				$				%
Interest income		$	27,382			$	28,405			$	(1,023	)		-4	%			$	25,539			$	1,843			7	%
Interest expense			9,667				9,831				(164	)		-2	%				6,782				2,885			43	%
Net interest income			17,715				18,574				(859	)		-5	%				18,757				(1,042	)		-6	%
Provision for credit losses			126				181				(55	)		-30	%				358				(232	)		-65	%
Net interest income after
provision for credit losses			17,589				18,393				(804	)		-4	%				18,399				(810	)		-4	%
Non-interest income			1,705				1,339				366			27	%				1,107				598			54	%
Non-interest expense (1)			13,704				12,218				1,486			12	%				11,843				1,861			16	%
Income before income taxes			5,590				7,514				(1,924	)		-26	%				7,663				(2,073	)		-27	%
Income tax expense			1,773				2,173				(400	)		-18	%				2,212				(439	)		-20	%
Net income (1)		$	3,817			$	5,341			$	(1,524	)		-29	%			$	5,451			$	(1,634	)		-30	%
Diluted earnings per share (1)		$	0.45			$	0.63			$	(0.18	)		-29	%			$	0.64			$	(0.19	)		-30	%
Net interest margin			3.89	%			3.88	%		+1 Basis Points									4.02	%		-13 Basis Points
Efficiency ratio (1)			70.57	%			61.36	%		+921 Basis Points									59.62	%		+1095 Basis Points
(1) See pro-forma balances and ratios, excluding the impact of merger related expenses - Interim Consolidated Non-GAAP Data

CALIFORNIA BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
SELECTED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) - FINANCIAL POSITION
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
										Change												Change
PERIOD-END HIGHLIGHTS:		Q1 2024				Q4 2023				$				%				Q1 2023				$				%
Total assets		$	1,922,541			$	1,985,905			$	(63,364	)		-3	%			$	2,050,774			$	(128,233	)		-6	%
Gross loans			1,520,891				1,559,533				(38,642	)		-2	%				1,617,263				(96,372	)		-6	%
Deposits			1,639,516				1,625,244				14,272			1	%				1,717,610				(78,094	)		-5	%
Tangible equity (1)			193,263				189,029				4,234			2	%				171,099				22,164			13	%
Tangible book value per share (1)		$	22.91			$	22.50			$	0.41			2	%			$	20.48			$	2.43			12	%
Tangible equity / tangible assets (1)			10.09	%			9.55	%		+54 Basis Points									8.37	%		+172 Basis Points
Gross loans / total deposits			92.76	%			95.96	%		-320 Basis Points									94.16	%		-140 Basis Points
Noninterest-bearing deposits /
total deposits			38.64	%			40.44	%		-180 Basis Points									43.12	%		-448 Basis Points
QUARTERLY AVERAGE										Change												Change
HIGHLIGHTS:		Q1 2024				Q4 2023				$				%				Q1 2023				$				%
Total assets		$	1,916,142			$	1,984,337			$	(68,195	)		-3	%			$	1,974,285			$	(58,143	)		-3	%
Total earning assets			1,831,333				1,896,954				(65,621	)		-3	%				1,893,940				(62,607	)		-3	%
Gross loans			1,518,722				1,571,994				(53,272	)		-3	%				1,582,332				(63,610	)		-4	%
Deposits			1,629,636				1,700,625				(70,989	)		-4	%				1,699,930				(70,294	)		-4	%
Tangible equity (1)			193,094				187,399				5,695			3	%				169,454				23,640			14	%
Tangible equity / tangible assets (1)			10.12	%			9.48	%		+64 Basis Points									8.62	%		+150 Basis Points
Gross loans / total deposits			93.19	%			92.44	%		+75 Basis Points									93.08	%		+11 Basis Points
Noninterest-bearing deposits /
total deposits			40.34	%			41.46	%		-112 Basis Points									42.88	%		-254 Basis Points
(1) See Interim Consolidated Non-GAAP Data

CALIFORNIA BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
SELECTED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) - ASSET QUALITY
(Dollars in Thousands)
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (LOANS):		03/31/24				12/31/23				09/30/23				06/30/23				03/31/23
Balance, beginning of period		$	16,028			$	15,921			$	15,722			$	15,382			$	17,005
CECL adjustment			-				-				-				-				(1,840	)
Provision for credit losses, quarterly			301				87				121				340				464
Charge-offs, quarterly			(439	)			-				(156	)			-				(247	)
Recoveries, quarterly			91				20				234				-				-
Balance, end of period		$	15,981			$	16,028			$	15,921			$	15,722			$	15,382
NONPERFORMING ASSETS:		03/31/24				12/31/23				09/30/23				06/30/23				03/31/23
Loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis		$	1,212			$	3,781			$	1,236			$	181			$	222
Loans with principal or interest contractually
past due 90 days or more and still accruing
interest			240				-				-				-				-
Nonperforming loans		$	1,452			$	3,781			$	1,236			$	181			$	222
Other real estate owned			-				-				-				-				-
Nonperforming assets		$	1,452			$	3,781			$	1,236			$	181			$	222
Nonperforming loans by asset type:
Commercial		$	1,159			$	3,728			$	1,183			$	-			$	-
Real estate other			-				-				-				-				-
Real estate construction and land			-				-				-				-				-
SBA			53				53				53				181				222
Other			240				-				-				-				-
Nonperforming loans		$	1,452			$	3,781			$	1,236			$	181			$	222
ASSET QUALITY:		03/31/24				12/31/23				09/30/23				06/30/23				03/31/23
Allowance for credit losses (loans) / gross loans			1.05	%			1.03	%			1.01	%			0.99	%			0.95	%
Allowance for credit losses (loans) / nonperforming loans			1100.62	%			423.91	%			1288.11	%			8686.19	%			6928.83	%
Nonperforming assets / total assets			0.08	%			0.19	%			0.06	%			0.01	%			0.01	%
Nonperforming loans / gross loans			0.10	%			0.24	%			0.08	%			0.01	%			0.01	%
Net quarterly charge-offs / gross loans			0.02	%			-0.00	%			-0.00	%			0.00	%			0.02	%

CALIFORNIA BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
	Three months ended
	03/31/24				12/31/23				03/31/23
INTEREST INCOME
Loans	$	23,574			$	24,523			$	22,472
Federal funds sold		2,334				2,386				1,760
Investment securities		1,474				1,496				1,307
Total interest income		27,382				28,405				25,539
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits		9,096				9,234				6,022
Other		571				597				760
Total interest expense		9,667				9,831				6,782
Net interest income		17,715				18,574				18,757
Provision for credit losses		126				181				358
Net interest income after provision
for credit losses		17,589				18,393				18,399
NON-INTEREST INCOME
Service charges and other fees		1,379				1,055				863
Other non-interest income		326				284				244
Total non-interest income		1,705				1,339				1,107
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE (1)
Salaries and benefits		8,852				8,449				7,876
Premises and equipment		1,452				1,554				1,180
Merger related expenses		1,024				-				-
Other		2,376				2,215				2,787
Total non-interest expense		13,704				12,218				11,843
Income before income taxes		5,590				7,514				7,663
Income taxes		1,773				2,173				2,212
NET INCOME (1)	$	3,817			$	5,341			$	5,451
EARNINGS PER SHARE (1)
Basic earnings per share	$	0.45			$	0.64			$	0.65
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.45			$	0.63			$	0.64
Average common shares outstanding		8,413,735				8,398,497				8,339,080
Average common and equivalent
shares outstanding		8,566,712				8,525,420				8,492,067
PERFORMANCE MEASURES (1)
Return on average assets		0.80	%			1.07	%			1.12	%
Return on average equity		7.66	%			10.88	%			12.50	%
Return on average tangible equity		7.95	%			11.31	%			13.05	%
Efficiency ratio		70.57	%			61.36	%			59.62	%
(1) See pro-forma balances and ratios, excluding the impact of merger related expenses - Interim Consolidated Non-GAAP Data

CALIFORNIA BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in Thousands)
		03/31/24				12/31/23				09/30/23				06/30/23				03/31/23
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks		$	12,071			$	27,520			$	17,128			$	19,763			$	15,121
Federal funds sold			191,027				184,834				181,854				187,904				198,804
Investment securities			126,918				145,401				149,244				151,129				153,769
Loans:
Commercial			610,459				626,615				633,902				622,270				656,519
Real estate other			834,143				849,306				858,611				856,344				853,431
Real estate construction and land			35,886				44,186				40,003				60,595				63,928
SBA			3,919				4,032				4,415				4,936				5,610
Other			36,484				35,394				36,184				39,486				37,775
Loans, gross			1,520,891				1,559,533				1,573,115				1,583,631				1,617,263
Unamortized net deferred loan costs (fees)			1,223				1,107				1,312				1,637				1,765
Allowance for credit losses			(15,981	)			(16,028	)			(15,921	)			(15,722	)			(15,382	)
Loans, net			1,506,133				1,544,612				1,558,506				1,569,546				1,603,646
Premises and equipment, net			1,987				2,207				2,432				2,625				2,848
Bank owned life insurance			26,084				25,878				25,697				25,519				25,334
Goodwill and core deposit intangible			7,422				7,432				7,442				7,452				7,462
Accrued interest receivable and other assets			50,899				48,021				41,614				41,708				43,790
Total assets		$	1,922,541			$	1,985,905			$	1,983,917			$	2,005,646			$	2,050,774
LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Demand noninterest-bearing		$	633,489			$	657,302			$	686,723			$	742,160			$	740,650
Demand interest-bearing			21,911				26,715				28,533				29,324				30,798
Money market and savings			656,236				631,015				672,119				633,620				616,864
Time			327,880				310,212				319,706				333,192				329,298
Total deposits			1,639,516				1,625,244				1,707,081				1,738,296				1,717,610
Junior subordinated debt securities			54,326				54,291				54,256				54,221				54,186
Other borrowings			-				75,000				-				-				75,000
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities			28,014				34,909				32,465				28,894				25,417
Total liabilities			1,721,856				1,789,444				1,793,802				1,821,411				1,872,213
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock			113,566				113,227				112,656				112,167				111,609
Retained earnings			87,982				84,165				78,824				73,423				68,082
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(863	)			(931	)			(1,365	)			(1,355	)			(1,130	)
Total shareholders' equity			200,685				196,461				190,115				184,235				178,561
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$	1,922,541			$	1,985,905			$	1,983,917			$	2,005,646			$	2,050,774
CAPITAL ADEQUACY
Tier I leverage ratio			10.17	%			9.61	%			9.27	%			9.01	%			8.76	%
Tier I risk-based capital ratio			10.15	%			9.53	%			9.34	%			9.07	%			8.54	%
Total risk-based capital ratio			13.93	%			13.16	%			13.00	%			12.73	%			12.08	%
Total equity/ total assets			10.44	%			9.89	%			9.58	%			9.19	%			8.71	%
Book value per share		$	23.79			$	23.38			$	22.64			$	21.98			$	21.37
Common shares outstanding			8,436,732				8,402,482				8,395,483				8,383,772				8,355,378

CALIFORNIA BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND YIELD DATA (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in Thousands)
		Three months ended March 31,										Three months ended December 31,
		2024										2023
						Yields			Interest							Yields			Interest
		Average				or			Income/			Average				or			Income/
		Balance				Rates			Expense			Balance				Rates			Expense
ASSETS
Interest earning assets:
Loans (1)		$	1,518,722			6.24	%		$	23,574		$	1,571,994			6.19	%		$	24,523
Federal funds sold			174,551			5.38	%			2,334			177,331			5.34	%			2,386
Investment securities			138,060			4.29	%			1,474			147,629			4.02	%			1,496
Total interest earning assets			1,831,333			6.01	%			27,382			1,896,954			5.94	%			28,405
Noninterest-earning assets:
Cash and due from banks			18,858										20,310
All other assets (2)			65,951										67,073
TOTAL		$	1,916,142									$	1,984,337
LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Deposits:
Demand		$	24,736			0.20	%			12		$	28,678			0.29	%			21
Money market and savings			635,696			3.12	%			4,928			638,623			3.02	%			4,857
Time			311,884			5.36	%			4,156			328,270			5.26	%			4,356
Other			55,130			4.17	%			571			56,715			4.18	%			597
Total interest-bearing liabilities			1,027,446			3.78	%			9,667			1,052,286			3.71	%			9,831
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits			657,320										705,054
Accrued expenses and
other liabilities			30,856										32,161
Shareholders' equity			200,520										194,836
TOTAL		$	1,916,142									$	1,984,337
Net interest income and margin (3)						3.89	%		$	17,715						3.88	%		$	18,574
(1) Nonperforming loans are included in average loan balances. No adjustment has been made for these loans in the calculation of yields. Interest income on loans includes amortization of net deferred loan costs of $34,000 and $53,000, respectively.
(2) Other noninterest-earning assets includes the allowance for credit losses of $16.1 million and $15.9 million, respectively.
(3) Net interest margin is net interest income divided by total interest-earning assets.

CALIFORNIA BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND YIELD DATA (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in Thousands)
		Three months ended March 31,
		2024									2023
					Yields			Interest						Yields			Interest
		Average			or			Income/			Average			or			Income/
		Balance			Rates			Expense			Balance			Rates			Expense
ASSETS
Interest earning assets:
Loans (1)		$	1,518,722		6.24	%		$	23,574		$	1,582,332		5.76	%		$	22,472
Federal funds sold			174,551		5.38	%			2,334			156,941		4.55	%			1,760
Investment securities			138,060		4.29	%			1,474			154,667		3.43	%			1,307
Total interest earning assets			1,831,333		6.01	%			27,382			1,893,940		5.47	%			25,539
Noninterest-earning assets:
Cash and due from banks			18,858									18,098
All other assets (2)			65,951									62,247
TOTAL		$	1,916,142								$	1,974,285
LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Deposits:
Demand		$	24,736		0.20	%			12		$	34,032		0.08	%		$	7
Money market and savings			635,696		3.12	%			4,928			626,666		2.01	%			3,104
Time			311,884		5.36	%			4,156			310,246		3.81	%			2,911
Other			55,130		4.17	%			571			71,108		4.33	%			760
Total interest-bearing liabilities			1,027,446		3.78	%			9,667			1,042,052		2.64	%			6,782
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits			657,320									728,986
Accrued expenses and
other liabilities			30,856									26,326
Shareholders' equity			200,520									176,921
TOTAL		$	1,916,142								$	1,974,285
Net interest income and margin (3)					3.89	%		$	17,715					4.02	%		$	18,757
(1) Nonperforming loans are included in average loan balances. No adjustment has been made for these loans in the calculation of yields. Interest income on loans includes amortization of net deferred loan costs of $34,000 and $226,000, respectively.
(2) Other noninterest-earning assets includes the allowance for credit losses of $16.1 million and $17.0 million, respectively.
(3) Net interest margin is net interest income divided by total interest-earning assets.

CALIFORNIA BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED NON-GAAP DATA (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in Thousands)
ADJUSTED NET INCOME:		Three months ended
		03/31/24				12/31/23			09/30/23			06/30/23			03/31/23
Net income		$	3,817			$	5,341		$	5,401		$	5,440		$	5,451
Add: After-tax merger related expenses			1,024				-			-			-			-
Adjusted net income		$	4,841			$	5,341		$	5,401		$	5,440		$	5,451
ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:		Three months ended
		03/31/24				12/31/23			09/30/23			06/30/23			03/31/23
Adjusted net income		$	4,841			$	5,341		$	5,401		$	5,440		$	5,451
Adjusted basic earnings per share		$	0.58			$	0.64		$	0.64		$	0.65		$	0.65
Adjusted diluted earnings per share		$	0.57			$	0.63		$	0.64		$	0.65		$	0.64
Average common shares outstanding			8,413,735				8,398,497			8,390,138			8,369,907			8,339,080
Average common and equivalent
shares outstanding			8,566,712				8,525,420			8,455,917			8,414,213			8,492,067
TOTAL REVENUE:		Three months ended
		03/31/24				12/31/23			09/30/23			06/30/23			03/31/23
Net interest income		$	17,715			$	18,574		$	18,578		$	18,646		$	18,757
Non-interest income			1,705				1,339			1,294			1,135			1,107
Total revenue		$	19,420			$	19,913		$	19,872		$	19,781		$	19,864
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:		Three months ended
		03/31/24				12/31/23			09/30/23			06/30/23			03/31/23
Non-interest expense		$	13,704			$	12,218		$	11,851		$	11,603		$	11,843
Add: Capitalized loan origination costs			414				824			668			694			651
Less: Merger related expenses			(1,024	)			-			-			-			-
Total non-interest expense, before
capitalization of loan origination costs
and merger related expenses		$	13,094			$	13,042		$	12,519		$	12,297		$	12,494

CALIFORNIA BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED NON-GAAP DATA (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in Thousands)
ADJUSTED RETURN ON AVERAGE		Three months ended
ASSETS:		03/31/24				12/31/23				09/30/23				06/30/23				03/31/23
Adjusted net income		$	4,841			$	5,341			$	5,401			$	5,440			$	5,451
Average assets			1,916,142				1,984,337				1,993,147				1,983,877				1,974,285
Adjusted return on average assets			1.02	%			1.07	%			1.08	%			1.10	%			1.12	%
ADJUSTED RETURN ON AVERAGE		Three months ended
EQUITY:		03/31/24				12/31/23				09/30/23				06/30/23				03/31/23
Adjusted net income		$	4,841			$	5,341			$	5,401			$	5,440			$	5,451
Average equity			200,520				194,836				188,831				183,240				176,921
Adjusted return on average equity			9.71	%			10.88	%			11.35	%			11.91	%			12.50	%
ADJUSTED RETURN ON AVERAGE		Three months ended
TANGIBLE EQUITY:		03/31/24				12/31/23				09/30/23				06/30/23				03/31/23
Adjusted net income		$	4,841			$	5,341			$	5,401			$	5,440			$	5,451
Average tangible equity			193,094				187,399				181,384				175,752				169,454
Adjusted return on average tangible equity			10.08	%			11.31	%			11.81	%			12.42	%			13.05	%
ADJUSTED EFFICIENCY RATIO:		Three months ended
		03/31/24				12/31/23				09/30/23				06/30/23				03/31/23
Non-interest expense		$	13,704			$	12,218			$	11,851			$	11,603			$	11,843
Less: Merger related expenses			(1,024	)			-				-				-				-
Total non-interest expense, before
merger related expenses		$	12,680			$	12,218			$	11,851			$	11,603			$	11,843
Total revenue		$	19,420			$	19,913			$	19,872			$	19,781			$	19,864
Adjusted efficiency ratio			65.29	%			61.36	%			59.64	%			58.66	%			59.62	%

CALIFORNIA BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED NON-GAAP DATA (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in Thousands)
TANGIBLE EQUITY / TANGIBLE ASSETS:		03/31/24				12/31/23				09/30/23				06/30/23				03/31/23
Total assets		$	1,922,541			$	1,985,905			$	1,983,917			$	2,005,646			$	2,050,774
Goodwill and core deposit intangibles			7,422				7,432				7,442				7,452				7,462
Tangible assets		$	1,915,119			$	1,978,473			$	1,976,475			$	1,998,194			$	2,043,312
Total shareholders' equity		$	200,685			$	196,461			$	190,115			$	184,235			$	178,561
Goodwill and core deposit intangibles			7,422				7,432				7,442				7,452				7,462
Tangible equity		$	193,263			$	189,029			$	182,673			$	176,783			$	171,099
Tangible equity / tangible assets			10.09	%			9.55	%			9.24	%			8.85	%			8.37	%
QUARTERLY AVERAGE TANGIBLE		Three months ended
EQUITY / TANGIBLE ASSETS:		03/31/24				12/31/23				09/30/23				06/30/23				03/31/23
Total assets		$	1,916,142			$	1,984,337			$	1,993,147			$	1,983,877			$	1,974,285
Goodwill and core deposit intangibles			7,426				7,437				7,447				7,488				7,467
Tangible assets		$	1,908,716			$	1,976,900			$	1,985,700			$	1,976,389			$	1,966,818
Total shareholders' equity		$	200,520			$	194,836			$	188,831			$	183,240			$	176,921
Goodwill and core deposit intangibles			7,426				7,437				7,447				7,488				7,467
Tangible equity		$	193,094			$	187,399			$	181,384			$	175,752			$	169,454
Tangible equity / tangible assets			10.12	%			9.48	%			9.13	%			8.89	%			8.62	%
BOOK VALUE PER SHARE:		03/31/24				12/31/23				09/30/23				06/30/23				03/31/23
Total shareholders' equity		$	200,685			$	196,461			$	190,115			$	184,235			$	178,561
Common shares outstanding			8,436,732				8,402,482				8,395,483				8,383,772				8,355,378
Total shareholders' equity / common
shares outstanding		$	23.79			$	23.38			$	22.64			$	21.98			$	21.37
TANGIBLE BOOK VALUE PER SHARE:		03/31/24				12/31/23				09/30/23				06/30/23				03/31/23
Tangible equity		$	193,263			$	189,029			$	182,673			$	176,783			$	171,099
Common shares outstanding			8,436,732				8,402,482				8,395,483				8,383,772				8,355,378
Tangible equity / common
shares outstanding		$	22.91			$	22.50			$	21.76			$	21.09			$	20.48