BayCom Corp - BCML STOCK NEWS

BayCom Corp, parent company of United Business Bank, has expanded its board of directors from nine to 11 members. Effective December 14, 2021, Janet L. King and Keary L. Colwell were appointed to meet California's gender diversity requirements, which mandate at least three female directors and one from an underrepresented community by the end of 2021. Both appointees bring over 35 years of banking experience, enhancing the board's expertise.

BayCom Corp (NASDAQ: BCML) and Pacific Enterprise Bancorp (PEB) have received shareholder approval for their merger. This comes after obtaining all necessary bank regulatory approvals. The merger is anticipated to close in Q1 2022, pending certain conditions. PEB shareholders will receive 1.0292 shares of BayCom stock for each PEB share, which is expected to be a tax-free exchange. The successful merger will enhance BayCom's operational scale and financial offerings.

BayCom Corp (NASDAQ: BCML) has received regulatory approvals for its merger with Pacific Enterprise Bancorp (PEB). The merger, which combines PEB's bank subsidiary into BayCom's, will enhance BayCom's footprint in Southern California, particularly in Orange County. The transaction is expected to be accretive to earnings and tangible book value in the first year. Shareholder votes are scheduled for December 13, 2021. PEB shareholders will receive 1.0292 shares of BayCom stock for each PEB share, qualifying as a tax-free exchange.

BayCom Corp (NASDAQ: BCML) reported third-quarter 2021 earnings of $5.4 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, reflecting a slight increase from $5.3 million in Q2 2021 and a significant rise from $3.2 million in Q3 2020. Year-to-date net income reached $15.3 million, up 66.0% from $9.2 million in the same period last year. Key factors include a $1.6 million rise in noninterest income but faced challenges with a $984,000 increase in loan loss provisions. The company announced a merger with Pacific Enterprise Bancorp, valued at approximately $53.1 million, expected to close in Q1 2022.

BayCom Corp has announced its acquisition of Pacific Enterprise Bancorp (PEB) in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $53.1 million. Each PEB shareholder will receive 1.0292 shares of BayCom stock per share held. Post-merger, PEB shareholders will own about 22.4% of BayCom. As of June 30, 2021, PEB had assets of $646.9 million and will enhance BayCom's presence in Southern California. The merger is expected to close in Q1 2022, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.

BayCom Corp (BCML) reported second-quarter 2021 earnings of $5.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, up from $4.5 million in Q1 2021 and $3.1 million in Q2 2020. The net income rise was driven by a $507,000 reversal of loan loss provisions and a $216,000 boost in noninterest income, although net interest income fell by $302,000. For the first half of 2021, net income was $9.8 million, compared to $5.9 million in the same period last year. Loan modifications due to COVID-19 decreased significantly, indicating economic recovery. As of June 30, loans totaled $1.6 billion, and deposits increased to $2.0 billion.

BayCom Corp (NASDAQ: BCML) reported first-quarter 2021 earnings of $4.5 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, unchanged from the prior quarter but up from $2.8 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, year-over-year. Key factors included a $1.9 million decrease in provision for loan losses and a $702,000 increase in income tax provision. Noninterest income fell by $831,000, while net interest income decreased by $217,000. The bank's total assets reached $2.3 billion, with nonaccrual loans at 0.62% of total loans. The bank resumed stock repurchases during the first quarter, reflecting a robust capital position.

BayCom Corp (NASDAQ: BCML) has announced a new stock repurchase program to buy back up to 560,000 shares, representing approximately 5% of its outstanding stock. The buyback, approved by the Board of Directors, will take place over one year through various purchasing methods compliant with regulations. This program reflects the Company’s commitment to enhancing shareholder value. The anticipated start date for the repurchases is February 23, 2021, and the actual repurchase activity will depend on market conditions and other factors.

BayCom Corp (NASDAQ: BCML) reported fourth-quarter 2020 earnings of $4.5 million ($0.39 per diluted share), up from $3.2 million in Q3 2020 but down from $4.6 million in Q4 2019. The annualized net interest margin decreased to 3.44% from 3.59% in Q3 2020. Full-year earnings fell to $13.7 million ($1.15 per share) from $17.3 million ($1.47 per share) in 2019, primarily due to increased provisions for loan losses and noninterest expenses, attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total loans reached $1.6 billion, with a 0.51% nonaccrual loan rate. The company also repurchased shares as part of its capital management strategy.