Pacific West Bancorp (PWBK) Announces First Quarter 2023 Earnings

PORTLAND, Ore., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific West Bancorp (PWBK) the holding company of Pacific West Bank "PWB," today announced first quarter net income of $235 thousand or $0.09 per diluted share.

First Quarter 2023 highlights:

• Strategic partnership formed between the leading banking-as-a-service platform, Unit, and PWB.
• Welcomed a new lending team in Vancouver, WA, with an office expected to be opened in the second quarter.
• Total loan balance increased by 2.4% quarter-over-quarter, and 7.4% year-over-year.
• No non-accrual loans or past-due loans greater than 30 days as of quarter-end.
• Implemented a new allowance for credit losses (ACL) methodology as required under accounting guidance for Current and Expected Credit Losses (CECL) starting fiscal year 2023. As a result, the Bank has increased ACL by 8.5% since yearend 2022.
• Capital levels as of March 31, 2023, remained strong with a leverage ratio of 12.83%, up from 12.59% as of December 31, 2022.
• Total deposit balance decreased by 5% quarter-over-quarter but increased by 4% year-over-year.
• Total assets as of quarter-end were $298 million.

"We are thrilled to announce the formation of our new Vancouver team, which represents a strategic move to strengthen our presence on the I-5 corridor. With our expanded team, we are well-positioned to better serve the needs of businesses in Vancouver, providing them with tailored banking solutions and personalized service from local bankers," said Jason Wessling, PWB's President. "We are also pleased to announce our strategic partnership with Unit, a leading banking-as-a-service provider. Together, we will leverage our combined expertise and capabilities to deliver innovative banking solutions that will enable us to meet the evolving needs of our clients in today's fast-paced, digital-first environment. We are confident this strategic partnership will open up new possibilities, and we look forward to a successful collaboration."

Average asset yield for the first quarter 2023 was 4.9%, which has been steadily increasing and was up by 75 basis points year-over-year, and up by 17 basis points quarter-over-quarter. Additionally, the Bank kept the cost of funds low for most of the rate hiking cycle. The Bank realizes the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with our clients in a competitive rate environment. As a result, the Bank's cost of funds increased by 38 basis points quarter-over quarter and was 0.97% for first quarter 2023. Net interest margin was 3.92% for the first quarter of 2023, a decrease of 23 basis points quarter-over-quarter and a decrease of 5 basis points year-over-year. The rising interest rate environment continued to boost loan interest income, which was $2.6 million in first quarter 2023 or a 2.6% increase quarter-over-quarter and 28.3% increase year-over-year.

Total deposits as of first quarter 2023 were $227 million, which was a decrease of 5% quarter-over-quarter and an increase of 4.1% year-over-year. "As a commercial bank we typically experience deposit seasonality during the first quarter due to businesses making cash distributions and tax payments," said Lisa Faust, PWB's Chief Deposit Officer. "Further, despite the recent industry deposit contraction due to a higher interest rate environment and sudden bank closures, PWB has demonstrated resiliency and continues maintaining strong relationships with our clients. With our experienced banking team and highly personalized services dedicated to our clients, we are positioned to achieve accelerated deposit growth."

During the first quarter 2023 the Bank implemented CECL in calculating ACL, which resulted in an increase in the reserve by $542 thousand compared to ACL as of fourth quarter 2022. ACL for both loans and  held to maturity (HTM) securities totaled $3.2 million or 1.45% of total loans and HTM securities as of March 31, 2023. During the quarter, the Bank reversed $138 thousand of default interest income on a loan in technical default, while the loan payments remain current. While we believe the default interest is ultimately collectible, this adjustment provides for the most conservative accounting treatment for this loan. Further, asset quality continues to be strong as there were no loans past due greater than 30 days, or on non-accrual status as of March 31, 2023. As economic uncertainties remain, the Bank continues to diligently monitor the loan portfolio.

Total investments as of March 31, 2023, represented 17% of total assets with 3% of total assets in HTM and 14% in Available for Sale (AFS).  Accounting rules require the Bank to mark investments held as Available for Sale to their market price. As of March 31, 2023, accounting rules required an equity adjustment of ($2.7) million for the unrealized loss on the portfolio. This was an improvement of $500 thousand when compared to yearend 2022, when the equity adjustment was ($3.2) million. Accounting rules do not require the Bank to report on unrealized losses on the HTM portfolio, however, there was an unrealized loss of ($743) thousand as of March 31, 2023, which had not been adjusted through equity. These unrealized losses are due to fluctuations in market interest rates and the Bank does not expect to realize a loss on these securities.

About Pacific West Bancorp: Information about the Holding Company's stock is available through the over-the-counter marketplace at www.otcmarkets.com (symbol PWBK).

Pacific West Bank was formed in 2004 by Portland businesspeople to deliver loan and deposit product solutions through experienced and professional bankers to businesses, nonprofits, professionals, and individuals. The Bank serves the greater Portland Metro area with offices strategically located in Downtown Portland, Lake Oswego, West Linn, and coming soon to Vancouver, WA.

Certain statements in this release may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements." Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and therefore you should not place undue reliance on them. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. We caution you that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

 

Balance Sheets (amounts in 000s, except per share data and ratios)
							% Change				% Change
			3/31/2023		12/31/2022		QOQ		3/31/2022		YOY
ASSETS
	Cash & due from banks		$         27,364		$         13,999		95.5 %		$         20,562		33.1 %
	Investments - CD		996		2,485		-59.9 %		2,685		-62.9 %
	Investments - Debt Securities HTM		7,746		7,745		0.0 %		6,745		14.8 %
	Allowance for HTM		(324)		-				-
	Investments - Debt Securities AFS		43,102		43,077		0.1 %		26,661		61.7 %
	Net Investments - Debt Securities		50,523		50,822		-0.6 %		33,406		51.2 %
	Investments - Correspondent Stock		1,190		1,030		15.5 %		1,030		15.5 %
	Gross loans net of fees		208,631		203,666		2.4 %		193,999		7.5 %
	Allowance for Loans and Leases		(2,804)		(2,585)		8.5 %		(2,375)		18.1 %
		Net loans	205,827		201,081		2.4 %		191,624		7.4 %
	Premises and equipment, net		4,272		4,175		2.3 %		4,329		-1.3 %
	Deferred tax asset, net		1,481		1,559		-5.0 %		1,879		-21.2 %
	BOLI		4,272		4,239		0.8 %		4,136		3.3 %
	Other assets		2,514		2,475		1.6 %		1,155		117.7 %
		Total Assets	$       298,438		$       281,866		5.9 %		$       260,806		14.4 %
LIABILITIES
	Deposits		$       227,937		$       240,090		-5.1 %		$       219,019		4.1 %
	Borrowed funds		33,784		5,000		575.7 %		5,000		575.7 %
	Other liabilities		2,512		2,746		-8.5 %		2,565		-2.1 %
		Total Liabilities	264,233		247,836		6.6 %		226,585		16.6 %
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY			34,205		34,030		0.5 %		34,221		-0.05 %
		Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$       298,438		$       281,866		5.9 %		$       260,806		14.4 %
Shares outstanding at end-of-period			2,671,399		2,667,633				2,662,957
Book value per share			$           12.80		$           12.76				$           12.85
Allowance for credit losses to total loans and HTM			1.45 %		1.27 %				1.22 %
Non-performing assets (non-accrual loans and OREO)			$                 -		$                 -				$                 -
Leverage Ratio			12.83 %		12.59 %				12.75 %

 

Statements of Net Income (amounts in 000s, except per share data and ratios)
			For the Quarter Ended						Year to Date
			3/31/2023		12/31/2022		% Change		3/31/2023		3/31/2022		% Change
INTEREST INCOME
	Loans Interest Income		$         2,605		$         2,540		2.6 %		$         2,605		$           2,031		28.3 %
	Investments & due from banks		535		656		-18.4 %		535		204		162.3 %
	Loan fee income		64		47		38.0 %		64		411		-84.4 %
		Total interest income	3,204		3,243		-1.2 %		3,204		2,646		21.1 %
INTEREST EXPENSE			636		399		59.6 %		636		113		461.7 %
NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE LOAN LOSS PROVISION			2,568		2,844		-9.7 %		2,568		2,533		1.4 %
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES			150		60		150.0 %		150		150		0.0 %
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER LOAN LOSS PROVISION			2,418		2,784		-13.1 %		2,418		2,383		1.5 %
NON-INTEREST INCOME			191		192		-0.5 %		191		71		168.9 %
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE			2,277		2,292		-0.6 %		2,277		1,978		15.1 %
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES			332		684		-51.5 %		332		476		-30.3 %
PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES			97		122		-20.9 %		97		122		-20.9 %
NET INCOME (LOSS)			$             235		$             561		-58.1 %		$             235		$              354		-33.6 %
Earnings per share - Basic			$           0.09		$           0.21				$           0.09		$             0.13
Earnings per share - Diluted			$           0.09		$           0.21				$           0.09		$             0.13
Return on average equity			2.82 %		6.66 %				2.82 %		4.09 %
Return on average assets			0.34 %		0.77 %				0.34 %		0.53 %
Net interest margin			3.92 %		4.15 %				3.92 %		3.97 %
Efficiency ratio			83 %		76 %				83 %		76 %

 

Pacific West Bank Media Contact:
Jason Wessling
President
(503) 912-2101
jwessling@bankpacificwest.com

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