UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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Oak Valley Bancorp
March 31, 2026
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2026 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2025 |
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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Item 1. Financial Statements
OAK VALLEY BANCORP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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December 31, 2025 |
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Cash surrender value of life insurance |
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Bank premises and equipment, net |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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Total liabilities |
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Shareholders’ equity |
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Retained earnings |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
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INTEREST INCOME |
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Total interest income |
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INTEREST EXPENSE |
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Net interest income |
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Net interest income after provision for credit losses |
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NON-INTEREST INCOME |
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NON-INTEREST EXPENSE |
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Net income before provision for income taxes |
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Net Income |
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Net income per share |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
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Other comprehensive loss: |
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Less: reclassification for net loss included in net income |
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Other comprehensive loss, before tax |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
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Balances, January 1, 2026 |
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Balances, March 31, 2026 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Oak Valley Bancorp (the “Company”, “us”, “our”) is the parent holding company for Oak Valley Community Bank (the “Bank”), a California state-chartered bank. Eastern Sierra Community Bank operates as a division within Oak Valley Community Bank for select branches. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the parent company and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary. Unless otherwise stated, the “Company” refers to the consolidated entity, Oak Valley Bancorp, while the “Bank” refers to Oak Valley Community Bank. All material intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The interim consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are unaudited but reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026 are not necessarily indicative of the results of a full year’s operations. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. There was no effect on net income or shareholders’ equity as previously reported as a result of reclassifications. For further information, refer to the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of California on May 31, 1990, and began operations in Oakdale, California on May 28, 1991. The Company operates branches in Oakdale, Sonora, Bridgeport, Bishop, Mammoth Lakes, Modesto, Manteca, Patterson, Turlock, Ripon, Stockton, Escalon, Roseville, Lodi and Sacramento, California. The Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, and Bishop branches operate as a separate division, Eastern Sierra Community Bank. The Company’s primary source of revenue is providing loans to customers who are predominantly middle-market businesses.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant accounting estimates reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements include the allowance for credit losses and fair value measurements. The estimates and assumptions may change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired, as additional information is obtained and as the Company’s operating environment changes. Actual results may differ from these estimates due to the uncertainty of various qualitative factors. Descriptions of our significant accounting policies are included in Note 1. Summary of Accounting Policies in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
NOTE 2 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (ASU 2023-07). The update requires enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses, enhanced interim disclosure requirements, clarification for when multiple segment measures of profit or loss can be disclosed and other requirements intended to improve overall reportable segment disclosures in annual and interim periods. ASU 2023-07 became effective in the annual period beginning on January 1, 2024 and became effective for interim periods beginning on January 1, 2025 with retrospective application to all prior periods presented. ASU 2023-07 did not have a material impact on disclosures, as the Company operates as a single segment and reporting unit.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (ASU 2023-09). ASU 2023-09 requires additional annual disclosures including further disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation, additional information for reconciling items meeting a quantitative threshold, further disaggregation of income taxes paid and other required disclosures. ASU 2023-09 became effective for the Company in the annual period beginning on January 1, 2025 with retrospective application to all prior periods presented. ASU 2023-09 did not have a material impact on the Company’s income tax disclosures or financial statements.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Income Statement–Reporting Comprehensive Income-Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, to provide investors with more decision-useful information about a public business entity’s expense by improving disclosures on income statement expenses. The amendments in the ASU are effective for public business entities only for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. The Company does not anticipate this ASU will have a material impact on its financial statements.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-06, Intangibles–Goodwill and Other–Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software (ASU 2025-06). ASU 2025-06 removes all references to project stages and requires entities to capitalize costs associated with internal-use software based on a new methodology, which focuses on management’s authorization and commitment to funding the project and the probability that the software will be completed and used to perform the function intended. ASU 2025-06 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and for interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods, with early adoption permitted as of the beginning of an annual reporting period. The guidance can be applied prospectively, retrospectively, or by a modified transition approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its financial statements.
NOTE 3 – SECURITIES
Equity Securities
The Company held equity securities with fair values of $
Debt Securities
Debt securities have been classified in the financial statements as available for sale. The amortized cost and estimated fair values of debt securities as of March 31, 2026 are as follows:
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For available-for-sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position, management evaluates whether the decline in fair value is a reflection of credit deterioration or other factors. In performing this evaluation, management considers the extent which fair value has fallen below amortized cost, changes in ratings by rating agencies, and other information indicating a deterioration in repayment capacity of either the underlying issuer or the borrowers providing repayment capacity in a securitization. If management’s evaluation indicates that a credit loss exists then a present value of the expected cash flows is calculated and compared to the amortized cost basis of the security in question and, to the degree that the amortized cost basis exceeds the present value, an allowance for credit loss (“ACL”) is established, with the caveat that the maximum amount of the reserve on any individual security is the difference between the fair value and amortized cost balance of the security in question. Any unrealized loss that has not been recorded through an ACL is recognized in other comprehensive income. Accrued interest receivable on available-for-sale securities was $
The unrealized losses are due primarily to rising market yields and not due to credit deterioration. As such, ACL on available-for-sale securities has been established as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025. The Company does not intend to sell the securities and it is not likely that the Company will be required to sell the securities before the earlier of the forecasted recovery or the maturity of the underlying investment security.
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities as of March 31, 2026, segregated by contractual maturity or call date, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
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There were sales of available-for-sale securities during the three-months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. The Company recognized a loss of $
Debt securities carried at $
NOTE 4 – LOANS
The Company’s customers are primarily located in Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Tuolumne, Inyo, and Mono Counties. As of March 31, 2026, approximately
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Net loans |
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Loan Origination/Risk Management. The Company has certain lending policies and procedures in place that are designed to maximize loan income within an acceptable level of risk. Management reviews and approves these policies and procedures on a regular basis. A reporting system supplements the review process by providing management with frequent reports related to loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit, loan delinquencies and non-performing and potential problem loans. Diversification in the loan portfolio is a means of managing risk associated with fluctuations in economic conditions.
Commercial and industrial loans are underwritten after evaluating and understanding the borrower’s ability to operate profitably and prudently expand its business. Underwriting standards are designed to promote relationship banking rather than transactional banking. Once it is determined that the borrower’s management possesses sound ethics and solid business acumen, the Company’s management examines current and projected cash flows to determine the ability of the borrower to repay their obligations as agreed. Commercial and industrial loans are primarily made based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. The cash flows of borrowers, however, may not be as expected and the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value. Most commercial and industrial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets such as accounts receivable or inventory and may incorporate a personal guarantee; however, some short-term loans may be made on an unsecured basis. In the case of loans secured by accounts receivable, the availability of funds for the repayment of these loans may be substantially dependent on the ability of the borrower to collect amounts due from its customers.
Commercial real estate loans are subject to underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial and industrial loans, in addition to those of real estate loans. These loans are viewed primarily as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real estate. Commercial real estate lending typically involves higher loan principal amounts and the repayment of these loans is generally largely dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loan or the business conducted on the property securing the loan. Commercial real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. The properties securing the Company’s commercial real estate portfolio are diverse in terms of type and geographic location. This diversity helps reduce the Company’s exposure to adverse economic events that affect any single market or industry. Management monitors and evaluates commercial real estate loans based on collateral, geography and risk grade criteria. As a general rule, the Company avoids financing single-purpose projects unless other underwriting factors are present to help mitigate risk. The Company also utilizes third-party experts to provide insight and guidance about economic conditions and trends affecting market areas it serves. In addition, management tracks the level of owner-occupied commercial real estate loans versus non-owner-occupied loans. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, approximately
With respect to loans to developers and builders that are secured by non-owner-occupied properties that the Company may originate from time to time, the Company generally requires the borrower to have had an existing relationship with the Company and have a proven record of success.
Construction loans are underwritten utilizing feasibility studies, independent appraisal reviews, sensitivity analysis of absorption and lease rates and financial analysis of the developers and property owners. Construction loans are generally based upon estimates of costs and value associated with the complete project. These estimates may be inaccurate. Significant events can affect the construction industry, including: the inherent volatility of real estate markets and vulnerability to delays due to weather, change orders, inability to obtain construction permits, labor or material shortages, and price changes. Construction loans often involve the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment substantially dependent on the success of the ultimate project. Sources of repayment for these types of loans may be pre-committed permanent loans from approved long-term lenders, sales of developed property or an interim loan commitment from the Company until permanent financing is obtained. These loans are closely monitored by on-site inspections and are considered to have higher risks than other real estate loans due to their ultimate repayment being sensitive to interest rate changes, governmental regulation of real property, general economic conditions and the availability of long-term financing.
Consumer loans are originated utilizing a computer-based credit scoring analysis to supplement the underwriting process. To monitor and manage consumer loan risk, policies and procedures are developed and modified, as needed, jointly by line and staff personnel. This activity, coupled with relatively small loan amounts that are spread across many individual borrowers, minimizes risk. Additionally, trend and outlook reports are reviewed by management on a regular basis. Underwriting standards for home equity loans follow bank policy, which include, but are not limited to, a maximum loan-to-value percentage of
Agricultural loans largely consist of real estate loans, development loans, and operating facilities to support crop production, livestock, dairy, and other agricultural interests. Agricultural loans are especially vulnerable to two risk factors that are largely outside the control of the Company and borrowers: commodity prices and weather conditions. Other environmental factors such as the availability of water will also affect the production of crops. Underwriting practices include estimating future repayment sources based on information taken from the customer, peer reports, or appraisals. With the cyclicality of agricultural operations, increased focus is placed on access to liquidity and equity to support the operations when faced with unfavorable industry trends as well as the sponsor’s industry experience.
The Company maintains an independent loan review function that validates the credit risk program on a periodic basis. Results of these reviews are presented to management. The loan review process complements and reinforces the risk identification and assessment decisions made by lenders and credit personnel, as well as the Company’s policies and procedures.
Non-Accrual and Past Due Loans. Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due, as well as when required by regulatory provisions. Loans may be placed on non-accrual status regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received in excess of principal due. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.
Non-accrual loans, segregated by class of loans, were as follows:
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March 31, 2026 |
December 31, 2025 |
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Total accrual loans |
Non- accrual loans with no Allowance |
Non- accrual loans with Allowance |
90 Days or More Past Due and Accruing |
Total accrual loans |
Non- accrual loans with no Allowance |
Non- accrual loans with Allowance |
90 Days or More Past Due and Accruing |
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Commercial real estate: |
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Construction & land |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Multi-family |
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Owner occupied |
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Non-owner occupied |
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Farmland |
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Commercial and industrial |
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Consumer |
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Agriculture |
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Total |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Had non-accrual loans performed in accordance with their original contract terms, the Company would have recognized additional interest income of approximately $
Average recorded investment in individually evaluated loans outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and 2025 is set forth in the following table.
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Average Recorded Investment for the |
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2026 |
2025 |
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Construction & land |
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Multi-family |
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Owner occupied |
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Non-owner occupied |
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Farmland |
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Commercial and industrial |
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Consumer |
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Agriculture |
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Total |
$ | $ | ||||||
The following table analyzes past due loans including any past due non-accrual loans, segregated by class of loans, as of March 31, 2026 (in thousands):
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March 31, 2026 |
30-59 |
60-89 |
90 Days |
Total |
Current |
Total |
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Commercial real estate: |
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Construction & land |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
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Multi-family |
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Owner occupied |
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Non-owner occupied |
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Farmland |
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Commercial and industrial |
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Consumer |
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Agriculture |
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Total |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
The following table analyzes past due loans including any past due non-accrual loans, segregated by class of loans, as of December 31, 2025 (in thousands):
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December 31, 2025 |
30-59 |
60-89 |
90 Days |
Total |
Current |
Total |
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Commercial real estate: |
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Construction & land |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
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Multi-family |
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Owner occupied |
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Farmland |
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Commercial and industrial |
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Consumer |
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Agriculture |
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Total |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
Collateral Dependent Loans. Management’s evaluation as to the ultimate collectability of loans includes estimates regarding future cash flows from operations and the value of property, real and personal, pledged as collateral. These estimates are affected by changing economic conditions and the economic prospects of borrowers. Under the Current Expected Credit Losses (“CECL”) accounting standard, loans can be determined to be collateral dependent if foreclosure of the loan’s underlying collateral is probable or as a practical expedient if the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and the repayment is expected to be provided mainly through the operation or sale of the collateral. Loans are written down to the lesser of cost or fair value of underlying collateral, less estimated costs to sell. The Company had collateral dependent loan with a balance of $
Loan Modification Disclosures Pursuant to ASU 2022-02 - The Company may agree to different types of concessions when modifying a loan. There were loan modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty, including principal forgiveness, rate reductions, payment deferral or term extension, during the three-months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
Loan Risk Grades– Quality ratings (Risk Grades) are assigned to all commitments and stand-alone notes. Risk grades define the basic characteristics of commitments or stand-alone note in relation to their risk. All loans are graded using a system that maximizes the loan quality information contained in loan review grades, while ensuring that the system is compatible with the grades used by bank examiners.
The Company grades loans using the following letter system:
1 Exceptional Loan
2 Quality Loan
3A Better Than Acceptable Loan
3B Acceptable Loan
3C Marginally Acceptable Loan
4 (W) Watch Acceptable Loan
5 Special Mention Loan
6 Substandard Loan
7 Doubtful Loan
8 Loss
1. Exceptional Loan - Loans that contain no risk or minimal risk. Grade 1 loans are considered Pass. To qualify for this rating, the following characteristics must be present:
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A high level of liquidity and whose debt-servicing capacity exceeds expected obligations by a substantial margin. |
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Leverage is below average for the industry and earnings are consistent or growing without severe vulnerability to economic cycles. |
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Also included in this rating (but not mandatory unless one or more of the preceding characteristics are missing) are loans that are fully secured and properly margined by our own time instruments or U.S. blue chip securities. To be properly margined, cash collateral must be equal to, or greater than, |
2. Quality Loan - Loans with excellent sources of repayment that conform in all respects to bank policy and regulatory requirements. These are also loans for which little repayment risk has been identified. No credit or collateral exceptions. Grade 2 loans are considered Pass. Other factors include:
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Unquestionable debt-servicing capacity to cover all obligations in the ordinary course of business from well-defined primary and secondary sources. |
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Consistent strong earnings. |
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A solid equity base. |
3A. Better than Acceptable Loan - In the interest of better delineating the loan portfolio’s true credit risk for reserve allocation, further granularity has been sought by splitting the grade 3 category into three classifications. The distinction between the three are bank-defined guidelines and represent a further refinement of the regulatory definition of a pass, or grade 3 loan. Grade 3A is characterized by:
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Strong earnings with no losses in the prior three years and ample cash flow to service all debt well above policy guidelines. |
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Long term experienced management with depth and defined management succession. |
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The loan has no exceptions to policy. |
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Loan-to-value on real estate secured transactions is |
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Highly liquid balance sheet that may have cash available to pay off our loan completely. |
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Little to no debt on balance sheet. |
3B. Acceptable Loan - 3B loans are simply defined as all loans that are less qualified than 3A loans and are stronger than 3C loans. These loans are characterized by acceptable sources of repayment that conform to bank policy and regulatory requirements. Repayment risks are acceptable for these loans. Credit or collateral exceptions are minimal, are in the process of correction, and do not represent repayment risk. These loans:
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Are those where the borrower has average financial strengths, a history of profitable operations and experienced management. |
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Are those where the borrower can be expected to handle normal credit needs in a satisfactory manner. |
3C. Marginally Acceptable Loan - 3C loans have similar characteristics as that of 3Bs with the following additional characteristics:
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Requires collateral. |
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A credit facility where the borrower’s financial condition is average and usually lacks reliable secondary sources of repayment other than the subject collateral. |
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Other common characteristics can include some or all of the following: minimal background experience of management, lacking continuity of management, a start-up operation, erratic historical profitability (acceptable reasons-well identified), lack of or marginal sponsorship of guarantor, and government guaranteed loans. |
4(W). Watch Acceptable Loan - Watch grade will be assigned to any credit that is adequately secured and performing but monitored for a number of indicators. These characteristics may include:
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Any unexpected short-term adverse financial performance from budgeted projections or a prior period’s results (i.e., declining profits, sales, margins, cash flow, or increased reliance on leverage, including adverse balance sheet ratios, trade debt issues, etc.). |
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Any managerial or personal problems with company management, decline in the entire industry or local economic conditions, or failure to provide financial information or other documentation as requested. |
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Issues regarding delinquency, overdrafts, or renewals. |
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Any other issues that cause concern for the company. |
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Loans to individuals or loans supported by guarantors with marginal net worth and/or marginal collateral. |
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Weaknesses that are identified are short-term in nature. |
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Loans in this category are usually accounts the Bank would retain provided a positive turnaround is expected within a reasonable time frame. Grade 4(W) loans are considered Pass. |
5. Special Mention Loan - A special mention extension of credit is defined as having potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may, at some future date result in the deterioration of the repayment prospects for the credit or the institution’s credit position. Extensions of credit that might be detailed in this category include the following:
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The lending officer may be unable to properly supervise the credit because of an inadequate loan or credit agreement. |
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Questions exist regarding the condition of and/or control over collateral. |
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Economic or market conditions may unfavorably affect the obligor in the future. |
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A declining trend in the obligor’s operations or an imbalanced position in the balance sheet exists, but not to the point that repayment is jeopardized. |
6. Substandard Loan - A “substandard” extension of credit is inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Extensions of credit so classified must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Loss potential, while existing in the aggregate amount of substandard credits, does not have to exist in individual extensions of credit classified as substandard.
7. Doubtful Loan - An extension of credit classified as “doubtful” has all the weaknesses inherent in one classified substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. The possibility of loss is extremely high but because of certain important and reasonably specific pending factors that may work to the advantage of and strengthen the credit, its classification as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact status may be determined. Pending factors may include a proposed merger or acquisition, liquidation proceedings, capital injection, and perfection of liens on additional collateral or refinancing plans. The entire loan need not be classified as doubtful when collection of a specific portion appears highly probable.
8. Loss - Extensions of credit classified as “loss” are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the credit has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather that it is not practical to defer writing off, even though partial recovery may be affected in the future. It is not the Company’s practice to attempt long-term recoveries while the credit remains on the books. Losses are taken in the period in which they are determined to be uncollectible.
As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there are loans that are classified with risk grades of 8- Loss. The risk grades are reviewed every month, at a minimum and on an as-needed basis depending on the specific circumstances of the loan.
The following table summarizes loan risk grade totals by class and year of origination as of March 31, 2026. Risk grades 1 through 4(W) have been aggregated in the “Pass” line.
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(in thousands) |
Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year |
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Risk Grade Ratings |
2026 |
2025 |
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
Prior |
Revolving Loans |
Total |
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Commercial real estate - construction & land |
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Pass |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total commercial real estate - construction & land |
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Commercial real estate - multi-family |
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Pass |
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Total commercial real estate - multi-family |
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Commercial real estate - owner occupied |
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Pass |
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Special mention |
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Total commercial real estate - owner occupied |
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Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied |
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Pass |
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Special mention |
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Substandard |
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Total commercial real estate - non-owner occupied |
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Commercial real estate - Farmland |
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Pass |
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Total commercial real estate - farmland |
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Commercial and Industrial |
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Pass |
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Special mention |
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Substandard |
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Total commercial and industrial |
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Consumer |
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Pass |
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Substandard |
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Total consumer |
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Agriculture |
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Pass |
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Substandard |
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Total agriculture |
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Pass |
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Special mention |
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Substandard |
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Total |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes loan risk grade totals by class and year of origination as of December 31, 2025. Risk grades 1 through 4(W) have been aggregated in the “Pass” line.
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(in thousands) |
Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year |
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Risk Grade Ratings |
2025 |
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
Prior |
Revolving Loans |
Total |
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Commercial real estate - construction & land |
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Pass |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total commercial real estate - construction & land |
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Commercial real estate - multi-family |
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Pass |
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Total commercial real estate - multi-family |
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Commercial real estate - owner occupied |
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Pass |
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Special mention |
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Total commercial real estate - owner occupied |
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Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied |
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|
Pass |
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|
Special mention |
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Substandard |
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Total commercial real estate - non-owner occupied |
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Commercial real estate - Farmland |
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|
Pass |
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Special mention |
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Total commercial real estate - farmland |
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Commercial and Industrial |
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Pass |
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Substandard |
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Total commercial and industrial |
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Consumer |
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Pass |
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Substandard |
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Total consumer |
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Agriculture |
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Pass |
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Special mention |
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Total agriculture |
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Total by Risk Category |
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Pass |
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|
Special mention |
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|
Substandard |
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|
Total |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for Credit Losses (“ACL”). Under ASC Topic 326, the allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the related loan’s amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans. The measurement of expected credit losses utilizes a CECL model and is based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. The Company’s ACL is calculated monthly, with any difference in the calculated ACL and the recorded ACL trued-up through an entry to the provision for credit losses. Management calculates the quantitative portion of collectively evaluated reserves for all loan categories, using a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) methodology. Management generally evaluates collectively evaluated loans by Federal Call code in order to group loans with similar risk characteristics together, however management has grouped loans in selected call codes together in determining portfolio segments, due to similar risk characteristics and reserve methodologies used for certain call code classifications.
The DCF quantitative reserve methodology incorporates the consideration of probability of default (“PD”) and loss given default (“LGD”) estimates to estimate periodic losses. The PD estimates are derived through the application of reasonable and supportable economic forecasts to call code specific regression models, derived from the consideration of historical bank-specific and peer loss-rate data. The loss rate data has been regressed against benchmark economic indicators, for which reasonable and supportable forecasts exist, in the development of the call-code specific regression models. Regression models are generally refreshed on an annual basis, in order to pull in more recent loss rate data. Reasonable and supportable forecasts of the selected economic metric are then input into the regression model to calculate an expected default rate. The expected default rates are then applied to expected monthly loan balances estimated through the consideration of contractual repayment terms and expected prepayments. The Company utilizes a four-quarter forecast period, after which the expected default rates revert to the historical average for each call code, over a four-quarter reversion period, on a straight-line basis. The prepayment assumptions applied to expected cash flow over the contractual life of the loans are estimated based on historical, bank-specific experience, peer data and the consideration of current and expected conditions and circumstances including the level of interest rates. The prepayment assumptions may be updated by Management in the event that changing conditions impact Management’s estimate or additional historical data gathered has resulted in the need for a reevaluation. LGD utilized in the DCF is derived from the application of the Frye-Jacobs theory which relates LGD to PD based on historical peer data, as calculated by a third-party. The call code regression models utilized upon implementation of CECL on January 1, 2023, and as of March 31, 2026, were identical, and relied upon reasonable and supportable forecasts of the National Unemployment Rate. Some of the call code regression models also use the Real Gross Domestic Product. Management selected the National Unemployment Rate and the Real Gross Domestic Product as the drivers of quantitative portion of collectively reserves on loan classes reliant upon the DCF methodology, primarily as a result of high correlation coefficients identified in regression modeling, the availability of forecasts including the quarterly FOMC forecast, and given the widespread familiarity of stakeholders with this economic metric.
Management recognizes that there are additional factors impacting risk of loss in the loan portfolio beyond what is captured in the quantitative portion of reserves on collectively evaluated loans. As current and expected conditions change compared to conditions over the historical lookback period, which is utilized in the calculation of quantitative reserves, management considers whether additional or reduced reserve levels on collectively evaluated loans may be warranted given the consideration of a variety of qualitative factors. Several of the following qualitative factors (“Q-factors”) considered by management reflect the legacy regulatory guidance on Q-factors, whereas several others represent factors unique to the Company or unique to the current time period.
● Changes in lending policies and procedures, including changes in underwriting standards and collection, charge-off, and recovery practices
● Changes in international, regional and local economic and business conditions, and developments that affect the collectability of the portfolio, as reflected in forecasts of the California unemployment rate
● Changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio
● Changes in the experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff
● Changes in the volume and severity of past due, watch loans and classified loans
● Changes in the quality of the Bank’s loan review processes
● Changes in the value of underlying collateral for loans not identified as collateral dependent
● Changes in loan categorization concentrations
● Other external factors, including the regulatory risk ratings.
The qualitative portion of the Company’s reserves on collectively evaluated loans are calculated using a combination of numeric frameworks and management judgement, to determine risk categorizations in each of the Q-factors presented above. The amount of qualitative reserves is also contingent upon the relative weighting of Q-factors according to management’s judgement.
Loans identified as losses by management, internal loan review and/or bank examiners are charged-off. Furthermore, consumer loan accounts are charged-off automatically based on regulatory requirements.
Accrued interest receivable for loans is included in the “Interest receivable and other assets” line item on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company elected not to measure an allowance for accrued interest receivable and instead elected to reverse accrued interest income on loans that are placed on nonaccrual status. The Company believes this policy results in the timely reversal of uncollectible interest.
The following table details activity in the ACL by portfolio segment for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories.
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Allowance for Credit Losses |
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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 |
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 |
CRE |
CRE |
CRE |
CRE |
CRE |
Commercial and Industrial |
Consumer |
Agriculture |
Total |
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Beginning balance |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Charge-offs |
( |
) | ( |
) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Recoveries |
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Provision for (reversal of) credit losses (1) |
( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ending balance |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 |
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Beginning balance |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Charge-offs |
( |
) | ( |
) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Recoveries |
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Provision for (reversal of) credit losses (1) |
( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ending balance |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) |
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The following table details the ACL and ending gross loan balances as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, summarized by collective and individual evaluation methods of impairment.
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March 31, 2026 |
CRE |
CRE |
CRE |
CRE |
CRE |
Commercial and Industrial |
Consumer |
Agriculture |
Total |
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Allowance for credit losses for loans: |
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Individually evaluated for impairment |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Collectively evaluated for impairment |
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| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ending gross loan balances: |
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Individually evaluated for impairment |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Collectively evaluated for impairment |
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| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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December 31, 2025 |
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Allowance for credit losses for loans: |
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Individually evaluated for impairment |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ending gross loan balances: |
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$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following tables present gross charge-offs for the three-months ended March 31, 2026 by portfolio class and origination year:
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 |
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Term Loans Charged-off by Origination Year |
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Charge-offs |
2026 |
2025 |
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
Prior |
Revolving Loans |
Total |
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Construction & land |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in the reserve for off-balance-sheet commitments for the three-months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were as follows:
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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2026 |
2025 |
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|
Balance, beginning of period |
$ | $ | ||||||
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(Reversal of) provision for off balance sheet commitments recorded in provision for credit losses |
( |
) | ||||||
|
Balance, end of period |
$ | $ | ||||||
The method for calculating the reserve for off-balance-sheet loan commitments is based on a historical funding rate applied to the undisbursed loan amount to estimate an average outstanding amount during the life of the loan commitment. Then, a historic loss rate as computed by our CECL model is applied to the estimated average outstanding balance to calculate the off-balance-sheet reserve amount. The funding rates, historic loss rates and resulting reserve amount for off-balance-sheet commitments are evaluated by management periodically as part of the CECL procedures. Reserves for off-balance-sheet commitments are recorded in interest payable and other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
NOTE 5 — FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair values of financial instruments — The condensed consolidated financial statements include various estimated fair value information as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025. Such information, which pertains to the Company’s financial instruments, does not purport to represent the aggregate net fair value of the Company. Further, the fair value estimates are based on various assumptions, methodologies, and subjective considerations, which vary widely among different financial institutions and which are subject to change.
We determine the fair values of our financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy established under applicable accounting guidance which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value:
Level 1: Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2: Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3: Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized on the actual date of the event or circumstance that caused the transfer, which generally corresponds with the Company’s quarterly valuation process. There were no transfers between levels during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments not measured at fair value as of March 31, 2026 were as follows:
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Hierarchy |
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(in thousands) |
Carrying |
Fair |
Valuation |
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Value |
Level |
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Financial assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 1 | ||||||||||
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Restricted equity securities |
2 | |||||||||||
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Loans, net |
1,091,466 | 3 | ||||||||||
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Interest receivable |
2 | |||||||||||
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Financial liabilities: |
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Deposits |
( |
) | ( |
) | 3 | |||||||
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Interest payable |
( |
) | ( |
) | 2 | |||||||
The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments not measured at fair value as of December 31, 2025 were as follows:
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Hierarchy |
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(in thousands) |
Carrying |
Fair |
Valuation |
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Amount |
Value |
Level |
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Financial assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | $ | 1 | |||||||||
|
Restricted equity securities |
2 | |||||||||||
|
Loans, net |
3 | |||||||||||
|
Interest receivable |
2 | |||||||||||
|
Financial liabilities: |
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|
Deposits |
( |
) |
( |
) |
3 | |||||||
|
Interest payable |
( |
) |
( |
) |
2 | |||||||
The following tables present the carrying value of recurring and nonrecurring financial instruments that were measured at fair value and that were still held in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at each respective period end, by level within the fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025.
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Fair Value Measurements as of March 31, 2026 Using |
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(in thousands) |
March 31, 2026 |
Quoted Prices |
Significant |
Significant |
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Assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis: |
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Available-for-sale securities: |
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|
U.S. agencies |
$ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
|
Collateralized mortgage obligations |
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Municipalities |
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|
SBA pools |
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Corporate debt |
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Asset-backed securities |
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Equity Securities: |
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Mutual fund |
$ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
|
Assets and liabilities measured on a non-recurring basis: |
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|
Collateral dependent loans |
$ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
|
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2025 Using |
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|
(in thousands) |
December 31, 2025 |
Quoted Prices |
Significant |
Significant |
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|
Assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis: |
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Available-for-sale securities: |
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|
U.S. agencies |
$ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
|
Collateralized mortgage obligations |
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|
Municipalities |
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|
SBA pools |
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|
Corporate debt |
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|
Asset backed securities |
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|
Equity Securities: |
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|
Mutual fund |
$ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
|
Assets and liabilities measured on a non-recurring basis: |
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|
Collateral dependent loans |
$ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Available-for-sale and equity securities - Investment securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted market prices, if available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions, and other factors such as credit loss assumptions. Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange, U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets and money market funds. Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities, municipal bonds and corporate debt securities. Securities classified as Level 3 include asset-backed securities in less liquid markets where significant inputs are unobservable.
Loans Evaluated Individually - The Company records certain loans at fair value on a non-recurring basis. Individually evaluated loans for which an allowance is established, or a write-down has occurred during the period, based on the fair value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the loan’s collateral is determined by appraisals, independent valuation and other techniques. When the fair value of the loan’s collateral is based on an observable market price, the Company classifies the fair value of the individually evaluated loans within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. For loans in which the valuation has unobservable inputs, the Company classifies these within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. As of March 31, 2026, collateral values were estimated using a combination of observable inputs, including recent appraisals, and unobservable inputs, including internally determined adjustments to the loan value for rent payments receivable, and customized discounts of approximately
There have been no significant changes in the valuation techniques utilized as of March 31, 2026, as compared to December 31, 2025.
NOTE 6 – EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings per share (“EPS”) are based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. The following table shows: (1) weighted average basic shares, (2) effect of dilutive securities related to non-vested restricted stock, and (3) weighted average shares of common stock and common stock equivalents. Net income available to common stockholders is calculated as net income reduced by dividends accumulated on preferred stock, if any. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period, excluding unvested restricted stock awards. Diluted EPS is calculated using the weighted average diluted shares, which reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. The dilutive shares included in year-to-date diluted EPS is a weighted average of the dilutive shares included in each quarterly diluted EPS computation under the treasury stock method. The Company has forms of outstanding common stock: fully vested common stock and unvested restricted stock awards. Holders of restricted stock awards receive non-forfeitable dividends at the same rate as common stockholders and they both share equally in undistributed earnings. Therefore, under the two-class method the difference in EPS is not significant for these participating securities.
The Company’s calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 are reflected in the tables below.
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Three Months Ended |
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|
March 31, |
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|
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2026 |
2025 |
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|
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE |
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|
Net income |
$ | $ | ||||||
|
Weighted average shares outstanding |
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|
Net income per common share |
$ | $ | ||||||
|
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE |
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|
Net income |
$ | $ | ||||||
|
Weighted average shares outstanding |
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|
Effect of dilutive non-vested restricted shares |
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|
Weighted average shares of common stock and common stock equivalents |
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|
Net income per diluted common share |
$ | $ | ||||||
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain matters discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and therefore may involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the Company’s actual results to be materially different from the results expressed or implied by the Company’s forward-looking statements. These statements generally appear with words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “target,” “believe,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “enhance,” “may,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “project,” “outlook,” “expect” or the negative of such terms or other words of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact and may include those that discuss, among others, our strategies, goals, plans, outlook, forecasts, expectations, intentions or other non-historical matters; future operations, financial condition, results of operations, or business developments; and the assumptions that underlie these matters. Although management believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from results discussed in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the credit exposure of certain loan products and other components of our business that could be impacted by the changing economic and business conditions; changes in monetary, fiscal or tax policy to address changing economic conditions including interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve Board, any of which could cause us to incur additional loan losses and adversely affect our results of operations in the future; economic conditions (both generally and in the markets where the Company operates) including unemployment levels, energy prices, increased energy costs in California, inflation, supply chain issues, a decline in housing prices or collateral values, trade policies and tensions (including as a result of tariffs and other trade disruptions), geopolitical instability, market volatility associated with the political and economic environment and uncertainty surrounding potential legal, regulatory, and policy changes by the current U.S. presidential administration and the risk of a recession or slowed economic growth in the United States economy; the continuing impact of the changing economic conditions on our employees and customers, including consumer income, creditworthiness, confidence, spending and savings; the credit quality of borrowers; the success of our efforts to mitigate the impact of the changing economic conditions; competition from other providers of financial services offered by the Company and our response to competitive pressures; changes in government regulation and legislation; the impacts of any failure by the U.S. government to increase the debt ceiling or any federal government shutdown; changes in interest rates and interest rate fluctuations; volatility in the capital markets; the amount and rate of deposit growth and changes in deposit costs; material unforeseen changes in the financial stability and liquidity of the Company’s credit customers; risks associated with concentrations in real estate related loans; our ability to maintain adequate capital or liquidity levels or to comply with revised capital or liquidity requirements; changes in accounting standards and interpretations; changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses; the soundness of other financial institutions, including disruptions, instability and failures in the banking industry; physical or transition risks related to climate change; cybersecurity risks and heightened legislative and regulatory focus on cybersecurity and data privacy; risks that lawsuits, legal proceedings, information-gathering requests, investigations, and proceedings by governmental and self-regulatory agencies result in significant civil or criminal penalties, including monetary penalties, damages, adverse judgments, settlements, fines, injunctions, restrictions on the way the Company conducts its business, or reputational harm; and other risks as may be detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including the risk factors set forth under “Part I—Item 1A. Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, all of which are difficult to predict and which may be beyond the control of the Company. Many of the foregoing risks and uncertainties are, and will be, exacerbated by the worsening of the global business and economic environment. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise forward-looking statements to reflect events or changes after the date of this discussion or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
The following discussion explains the significant factors affecting the Company’s operations and financial position for the periods presented. The discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company’s financial statements and the notes related thereto which appear or that are referenced to elsewhere in this report, and with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Average balances, including balances used in calculating certain financial ratios, are generally comprised of average daily balances.
The discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations is based upon the Company’s financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Company’s financial statements. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. This discussion and analysis includes management’s insight of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations of Oak Valley Bancorp and its subsidiary. Unless otherwise stated, the “Company” refers to the consolidated entity, Oak Valley Bancorp, while the “Bank” refers to Oak Valley Community Bank.
Introduction
Oak Valley Bancorp is the bank holding company for its sole subsidiary, Oak Valley Community Bank, a community bank in the general commercial banking business. Our primary market encompasses the California Central Valley around Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, and the Eastern Sierras. Eastern Sierra Community Bank operates as a division of and is a part of Oak Valley Community Bank, for the branches located in Mammoth Lakes, Bridgeport and Bishop. As such, unless otherwise noted, all references are about Oak Valley Bancorp.
Oak Valley Community Bank (the “Bank”) is an insured bank under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and is a member of the Federal Reserve. Since its formation, the Bank has provided basic banking services to individuals and business enterprises in Oakdale, California and the surrounding areas. The focus of the Bank is to offer a range of commercial banking services designed for both individuals and small to medium-sized businesses in the Central Valley and the Eastern Sierras.
The Bank offers a complement of business checking and savings accounts for its business customers. The Bank also offers commercial and real estate loans, as well as lines of credit. Real estate loans are generally of a short-term nature for both residential and commercial purposes. Longer-term real estate loans are generally made with adjustable interest rates and contain normal provisions for acceleration. In addition, the Bank offers traditional residential mortgages through a third party.
The Bank also offers other services for both individuals and businesses including online banking, remote deposit capture, merchant services, night depository, extended hours, traveler’s checks, wire transfer of funds, note collection, and automated teller machines in a national network. The Bank does not currently offer international banking or trust services although the Bank may make such services available to the Bank’s customers through financial institutions with which the Bank has correspondent banking relationships. The Bank does not offer stock transfer services, nor does it directly issue credit cards.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Critical accounting estimates are those estimates made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that involve a significant level of estimation and uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations. We consider an accounting estimate to be critical to our financial results if (i) the accounting estimate requires management to make assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain, (ii) management could have applied different assumptions during the reported period, and (iii) changes in the accounting estimate are reasonably likely to occur in the future and could have a material impact on our financial statements. Management has determined the following accounting estimates and related policies to be critical:
Allowance for Credit Losses - Credit risk is inherent in the business of lending and making commercial loans. Accounting for our allowance for credit losses involves significant judgment and assumptions by management and is based on historical data as well as reasonable and supportable forecasts of future events. At least on a quarterly basis, our management reviews the methodology and adequacy of allowance for credit losses and reports its assessment to the Board of Directors for its review and approval.
The allowance for credit losses is an estimate dependent upon many factors, including loan growth, net charge-offs, changes in the composition of the loans, qualitative factors, the valuation of problem loans and the general economic conditions in our market area. See Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, and the “Provision for Credit Losses” and “Allowance for Credit Losses” sections of this discussion and analysis for more information on the establishment of the Allowance for Credit Losses and the implementation of CECL.
Overview of Results of Operations and Financial Condition
The purpose of this summary is to provide an overview of the items that management focuses on when evaluating the condition of the Company and its success in implementing its business and shareholder value strategies. The Company’s business strategy is to operate the Bank as a well-capitalized, profitable and independent community-oriented bank. The Company’s shareholder value strategy has three major objectives: (1) enhancing shareholder value; (2) making its retail banking franchise more valuable; and (3) efficiently utilizing its capital.
Management believes the following were important factors in the Company’s performance during the three-month period ended March 31, 2026:
|
• |
The Company recognized net income of $5,309,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $5,297,000 for the same period in 2025. The net income increase was mainly due to higher net interest income corresponding to earning asset growth. |
|
• |
The Company recorded provisions for credit losses of $464,000 during the three-months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $274,000 during the same period of 2025, as credit quality remained stable and the reserve amount was determined to be adequate. |
|
• |
Net interest income increased $1,017,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. The net interest income increase was mainly due to an increase in earning asset balances, which was partially offset by an increase in interest expense on deposit accounts. |
|
• |
Non-interest income increased by $339,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the same period in 2025. The increase was mainly due to a non-recurring special dividend of $181,000 received from the Federal Home Loan Bank. |
|
• |
Non-interest expense increased by $1,156,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to staffing increases and overhead related to servicing the growing business portfolios. |
|
• |
Total assets decreased by $12,817,000, or 0.6%, total net loans increased by $3,107,000, or 0.3%, and investment securities increased by $11,525,000, or 2.1%, in each case from December 31, 2025 to March 31, 2026, while deposits decreased by $11,966,000, or 0.7%, for the same period. Consequently, cash and cash equivalent balances decreased by $30,576,000, or 13.2%. |
Income Summary
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, the Company recorded net income of $5,309,000, representing an increase of $12,000, as compared to the same period in 2025. Return on average assets (annualized) was 1.07% for the three-months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to 1.13% for the same period in 2025. Annualized return on average common equity was 10.23% for the three-months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to 11.58% for the same period in 2025. Net income before provisions for income taxes increased by $10,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, from the same period in 2025. The income statement components of these variances are as follows:
Pre-Tax Income Variance Summary:
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(In thousands) |
Effect on Pre-Tax Income |
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|
Increase (Decrease) |
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|
Three Months Ended |
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|
March 31, 2026 |
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|
Change from 2025 to 2026 in: |
||||
|
Net interest income |
$ | 1,017 | ||
|
Provision for credit losses |
(190 | ) | ||
|
Non-interest income |
339 | |||
|
Non-interest expense |
(1,156 | ) | ||
|
Change in net income before income taxes |
$ | 10 | ||
These variances will be explained in the discussion below.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income is the largest source of the Company’s operating income. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, net interest income was $18,824,000, which represents an increase of $1,017,000, from the comparable period in 2025. The increase was due to growth of earning assets and upward repricing of our loan yield in spite of short-term rate cuts by the FOMC during 2025.
The FOMC rate cuts during 2024 and 2025 totaled 150 basis points, which prompted the Company to reduce the interest rates on certain deposit accounts towards the end of 2024 and into 2025. The resulting average cost of funds was 0.78% for the three-months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to 0.79% in the same period of 2025.
The net interest margin (net interest income as a percentage of average interest earning assets) was 4.12% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, as compared to 4.09% for the same period in 2025. The net interest margin increased compared to the prior year due to the rising loan yields, earning asset growth and downward trend of the deposit interest rates. The earning asset yield increased by 1 basis point for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the same period of 2025.
The following table shows the relative impact of changes in average balances of interest earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and interest rates earned and paid by the Company on those assets and liabilities for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
Net Interest Analysis
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Gross loans (1) (2) |
$ | 1,144,224 | $ | 15,089 | 5.35 | % | $ | 1,090,609 | $ | 14,007 | 5.21 | % | ||||||||||||
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Investment securities (2) |
571,310 | 5,956 | 4.23 | % | 562,102 | 5,853 | 4.22 | % | ||||||||||||||||
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Federal funds sold |
28,780 | 258 | 3.64 | % | 31,915 | 350 | 4.45 | % | ||||||||||||||||
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Interest-earning deposits |
161,560 | 1,461 | 3.66 | % | 129,712 | 1,403 | 4.39 | % | ||||||||||||||||
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Total interest-earning assets |
1,905,874 | 22,764 | 4.84 | % | 1,814,338 | 21,613 | 4.83 | % | ||||||||||||||||
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Total noninterest earning assets |
100,301 | 89,247 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total assets |
2,006,175 | 1,903,585 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Interest-bearing liabilities: |
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Interest-earning DDA |
570,862 | 761 | 0.54 | % | 503,111 | 735 | 0.59 | % | ||||||||||||||||
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Money market deposits |
393,571 | 1,612 | 1.66 | % | 391,111 | 1,705 | 1.77 | % | ||||||||||||||||
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Savings deposits |
117,888 | 28 | 0.10 | % | 121,377 | 31 | 0.10 | % | ||||||||||||||||
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Time deposits $250,000 and under |
73,620 | 621 | 3.42 | % | 56,361 | 500 | 3.60 | % | ||||||||||||||||
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Time deposits over $250,000 |
44,038 | 379 | 3.49 | % | 37,844 | 338 | 3.62 | % | ||||||||||||||||
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Total interest-bearing liabilities |
1,199,979 | 3,401 | 1.15 | % | 1,109,804 | 3,309 | 1.21 | % | ||||||||||||||||
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Noninterest-bearing liabilities: |
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Noninterest-bearing deposits |
572,451 | 583,326 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other liabilities |
23,183 | 24,863 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total noninterest-bearing liabilities |
595,634 | 608,189 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Shareholders’ equity |
210,562 | 185,592 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity |
$ | 2,006,175 | $ | 1,903,585 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net interest income |
$ | 19,363 | $ | 18,304 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net interest spread (3) |
3.69 | % | 3.62 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net interest margin (4) |
4.12 | % | 4.09 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) Loan fees have been included in the calculation of interest income.
(2) Yields and interest income on tax-exempt municipal securities and loans have been adjusted to their fully-taxable equivalents, based on a federal marginal tax rate of 21.0%. Non-GAAP tax benefit adjustments of $18 thousand and $521 thousand have been added to GAAP interest income on gross loans and investment securities, respectively, for the three-months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $18 thousand and $478 thousand, respectively, in the comparable period of 2025. These non-GAAP adjustments are used by management to assess the Company’s performance and provide additional information and transparency to investors with respect to the Company’s gross loans and investment securities. Non-GAAP performance measures do not have a standardized meaning and such measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Non-GAAP measures are intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
(3) Represents the average rate earned on interest-earning assets less the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
(4) Represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.
(5) Annual interest rates are computed by dividing the interest income/expense by the number of days in the period multiplied by 365.
Shown in the following table is the relative impact on net interest income of changes in the average outstanding balances (volume) of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the rates earned and paid by the Company on those assets and liabilities for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. Changes in interest income and expense that are not attributable specifically to either rate or volume are allocated to the rate column below.
Rate / Volume Variance Analysis
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Gross loans (1) (2) |
$ | 689 | $ | 393 | $ | 1,082 | ||||||
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Investment securities (2) |
96 | 7 | 103 | |||||||||
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Federal funds sold |
(34 | ) | (58 | ) | (92 | ) | ||||||
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Interest-earning deposits |
345 | (287 | ) | 58 | ||||||||
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Total interest income |
$ | 1,096 | $ | 55 | $ | 1,151 | ||||||
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Interest-earning DDA |
$ | 99 | $ | (73 | ) | $ | 26 | |||||
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Money market deposits |
11 | (104 | ) | (93 | ) | |||||||
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Savings deposits |
(1 | ) | (2 | ) | (3 | ) | ||||||
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Time deposits $250,000 and under |
153 | (32 | ) | 121 | ||||||||
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Time deposits over $250,000 |
55 | (14 | ) | 41 | ||||||||
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Total interest expense |
$ | 317 | $ | (225 | ) | $ | 92 | |||||
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Change in net interest income |
$ | 779 | $ | 280 | $ | 1,059 | ||||||
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(1) Loan fees have been included in the calculation of interest income.
(2) Interest income on municipal securities and loans has been adjusted to their fully-taxable equivalents, based on a federal marginal tax rate of 21.0%.
The table above reflects an increase of $779,000 in net interest income due to changes in volume combined with the overall change in mix of balances during the first quarter of 2026, as compared to the same period of 2025. Changes in earning asset yields and rates on interest-bearing liabilities resulted in an increase of $280,000 to net interest income, over the same period. This increase was mainly due to higher loan yields as our loan portfolio continues to reprice upward.
Provision for Credit Losses
The Company makes provisions for credit losses when required to bring the total allowance for credit losses to a level deemed appropriate for the level of risk in the loan portfolio. At least quarterly, management conducts an assessment of the overall quality of the loan portfolio and general economic trends in the local market. The determination of the appropriate level for the allowance is based on that review, considering such factors as historical experience, the volume and type of lending conducted, the amount of and identified potential loss associated with specific non-performing loans, regulatory policies, general economic conditions, and other factors, including reasonable and supportable forecasts, related to the collectability of loans in the portfolio.
During the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, the Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $464,000, consisting of a provision for loan losses of $539,000 and a reversal of provisions for off balance sheet items of $75,000. During the three-month period ended March 31, 2025, the Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $274,000, related to the reserve for off balance sheet items. There was one non-accrual loan that was individually evaluated resulting in a specific reserve as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, a non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan with a balance of $4,574,000 and $4,587,000, respectively.
Credit quality remained stable and our ACL amount was adequate as determined by the output of our CECL internal credit risk model. Management will continue to closely monitor the credit risks to our loan portfolio and may need to make qualitative adjustments depending on factors that may impact the economy and the financial condition of our borrowers.
Non-Interest Income
Non-interest income represents service charges on deposit accounts and other non-interest related charges and fees, including fees from mortgage commissions and investment service fee income. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, non-interest income was $1,952,000, representing an increase of $339,000, or 21.0%, compared to the same period in 2025.
The following table shows the major components of non-interest income:
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Service charges on deposits |
$ | 440 | 22.5 | % | $ | 446 | 27.6 | % | $ | (6 | ) | (1.3 | %) | |||||||||||
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Debit card transaction fee income |
408 | 20.9 | % | 396 | 24.6 | % | 12 | 3.0 | % | |||||||||||||||
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Earnings on cash surrender value of life insurance |
304 | 15.6 | % | 288 | 17.9 | % | 16 | 5.6 | % | |||||||||||||||
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Mortgage commissions |
11 | 0.6 | % | 9 | 0.6 | % | 2 | 22.2 | % | |||||||||||||||
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Loss on calls of available-for-sale securities |
(5 | ) | (0.3 | %) | 0 | 0.0 | % | (5 | ) | 0.0 | % | |||||||||||||
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Other income |
794 | 40.7 | % | 474 | 29.3 | % | 320 | 67.5 | % | |||||||||||||||
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Total non-interest income |
$ | 1,952 | 100.0 | % | $ | 1,613 | 100.0 | % | $ | 339 | 21.0 | % | ||||||||||||
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YTD average assets |
$ | 2,006,175 | 1,903,585 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Noninterest income as a % of average assets |
0.1 | % | 0.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Service charges on deposits decreased by $6,000 for the three-months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. The decrease was mainly due to a reduction in overdraft fee income despite the growth in demand deposit accounts.
Debit card transaction fee income increased by $12,000 for the three-months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, due to the growth in the number of demand deposit accounts and the continuing industry shift to electronic payment methods.
Earnings on cash surrender value of life insurance increased by $16,000 for the three-months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, corresponding to higher yields earned in 2026.
Mortgage commissions increased by $2,000 for the three-months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. Overall, the demand for home purchases and refinancing has decreased in 2025 and 2026, mainly due to rising housing prices and interest rates.
A loss on calls of available-for-sale securities of $5,000 was recorded during the three-months ended March 31, 2026, compared to no gain or loss on calls of available-for-sale securities for the same period in 2025. There were no sales during the first three months of 2026 and 2025.
Other income increased by $320,000 for the three-months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the same period of 2025, mainly due to a non-recurring special dividend of $181,000 paid by the Federal Home Loan Bank during the first quarter of 2026.
Non-Interest Expense
Non-interest expense represents salaries and benefits, occupancy expenses, professional expenses, outside services, and other miscellaneous expenses necessary to conduct business.
The following table shows the major components of non-interest expenses:
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Salaries and employee benefits |
$ | 8,562 | 63.4 | % | $ | 7,750 | 62.8 | % | $ | 812 | 10.5 | % | ||||||||||||
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Occupancy expenses |
1,394 | 10.3 | % | 1,127 | 9.1 | % | 267 | 23.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
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Data processing fees |
837 | 6.2 | % | 742 | 6.0 | % | 95 | 12.8 | % | |||||||||||||||
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Regulatory assessments |
295 | 2.2 | % | 285 | 2.3 | % | 10 | 3.5 | % | |||||||||||||||
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Other operating expenses |
2,418 | 17.9 | % | 2,446 | 19.8 | % | (28 | ) | (1.1 | %) | ||||||||||||||
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Total non-interest expense |
$ | 13,506 | 100.0 | % | $ | 12,350 | 100.0 | % | $ | 1,156 | 9.4 | % | ||||||||||||
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YTD average assets |
$ | 2,006,175 | $ | 1,903,585 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Noninterest expenses as a % of average assets |
0.7 | % | 0.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Non-interest expenses increased by $1,156,000, or 9.4%, for the three-months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the same period of 2025. Salaries and employee benefits increased by $812,000 for the three-months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the same period of 2025, mainly due to additional staffing expense required to support the continued growth of our business portfolios.
Occupancy expenses increased by $267,000 for the three-months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the same period of 2025, due to increases in rent and maintenance costs related to branch facilities. Our new Lodi branch was opened in October 2025, and contributed to the increase in overhead expense.
Data processing fees increased by $95,000 for the three-months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the same period of 2025, due to servicing costs on the growing number of loan and deposit accounts.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) and California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (“DFPI”) regulatory assessments increased by $10,000 for the three-months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the same period in 2025, which was primarily related to deposit growth. The FDIC base rate remained at 0.05%, on an annual basis, for both periods, which is the lowest possible assessment rate for comparable banks. The Company’s risk profile and the related assessment rate remains at a relatively low level due to our strong credit quality, earnings and risk-based capital ratios. Management recognizes that assessments could increase further depending on deposit growth throughout the remainder of 2026, as the FDIC assessment rates are applied to average quarterly total liabilities as the primary basis, and based on FDIC’s discretion to increase the base assessment rate as needed to replenish the Deposit Insurance Fund. Moreover, the FDIC retains the authority and discretion to increase base assessment rates for banking entities in the future, as circumstances warrant.
Other expense decreased by $28,000 for the three-months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the same period in 2025, due to normal fluctuations in various general operating expense categories.
Management anticipates that non-interest expense will continue to increase as the Company continues to grow. However, management remains committed to cost-control and intends to keep these increases to a minimum relative to growth.
Income Taxes
The Company recorded provisions for income taxes of $1,497,000 for the three-months ended March 31, 2026, representing a decrease of $2,000, compared to the provisions recorded in the comparable period of 2025. The effective income tax rate on income from continuing operations was 22.0% for the three-months ended March 31, 2026, compared to 22.1% for the comparable period of 2025. These provisions reflect accruals for taxes at the applicable rates for federal income tax and California franchise tax based upon reported pre-tax income, and adjusted for the effects of all permanent differences between income for tax and financial reporting purposes (such as earnings on qualified municipal securities, bank owned life insurance and certain tax-exempt loans). The disparity between the effective tax rates for the year-to-date period of 2026 as compared to 2025 is primarily due to tax credits from low-income housing projects as well as tax-free income on municipal securities and loans that comprised a larger proportion of pre-tax income in 2026 as compared to 2025.
Asset Quality
Non-performing assets consist of loans on non-accrual status, including loans restructured on non-accrual status, where the terms of repayment have been renegotiated resulting in a reduction or deferral of interest or principal, loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest and other real estate owned (“OREO”).
Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when they become 90 days past due, unless management believes the loan is adequately collateralized and in the process of collection. The past due loans may or may not be adequately collateralized, but collection efforts are continuously pursued. Loans may be restructured by management when a borrower has experienced some changes in financial status, causing an inability to meet the original repayment terms, and where management believes the borrower will eventually overcome those circumstances and repay the loan in full. OREO consists of properties acquired by foreclosure or similar means which management intends to offer for sale.
Non-accrual loans totaled $4,574,000 as of March 31, 2026 and $4,587,000 as of December 31, 2025, consisting of one non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan. At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there were no loan modifications pursuant to ASU 2022-02, and therefore there were no payment delinquencies on modified loans during the three-months ended March 31, 2026.
As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there were no OREO properties. There were no sales, acquisitions or fair value adjustments of OREO properties during the three-months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
The following table presents information about the Bank’s non-performing assets, including asset quality ratios as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:
Non-Performing Assets
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Loans in non-accrual status |
$ | 4,574 | $ | 4,587 | ||||
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Loans past due 90 days or more and accruing |
0 | 0 | ||||||
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Total non-performing loans |
4,574 | 4,587 | ||||||
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Other real estate owned |
0 | 0 | ||||||
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Total non-performing assets |
$ | 4,574 | $ | 4,587 | ||||
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Allowance for credit losses |
$ | 12,910 | $ | 12,381 | ||||
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Asset quality ratios: |
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Non-performing assets to total assets |
0.23 | % | 0.23 | % | ||||
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Non-performing loans to total loans |
0.40 | % | 0.40 | % | ||||
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Allowance for credit losses to total loans |
1.13 | % | 1.08 | % | ||||
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Allowance for credit losses to total non-performing loans |
282.25 | % | 269.91 | % | ||||
Non-performing assets were $4,574,000 and $4,587,000 as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, consisting of the one non-accrual loan discussed above.
Allowance for Credit Losses
Due to credit risk inherent in the lending business, the Company routinely sets aside allowances through charges to earnings. Such charges are not only made for the outstanding loan portfolio, but also for off-balance sheet items, such as commitments to extend credits or letters of credit. Charges for the outstanding loan portfolio have been credited to the allowance for credit losses, whereas charges for off-balance sheet items have been credited to the reserve for off-balance sheet items, which is presented as a component of other liabilities. The Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $539,000 during the three-months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to no provisions during the same period of 2025. The provision of $539,000 recorded in the first quarter of 2026 was related to the specific allowance of the one non-accrual loan that is individually evaluated, in addition to qualitative risk factors within our credit risk model. The Company recorded a reversal of provisions for off balance sheet items of $75,000 during the three-months ended March 31, 2026 due to a decrease in unfunded loan commitments, as compared to a provision of $274,000 during the same period of 2025.
The allowance for credit losses increased by $529,000 to $12,910,000 as of March 31, 2026, as compared to $12,381,000 as of December 31, 2025, due to the provision for credit losses of $539,000 during the first three months of 2026. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans increased to 1.13% as of March 31, 2026 as compared to 1.08% as of December 31, 2025.
The Company will continue to monitor the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses and make additions to the allowance in accordance with the analysis referred to above. Because of uncertainties inherent in estimating the appropriate level of the allowance for credit losses, actual results may differ from management’s estimate of credit losses and the related allowance.
The Company makes provisions for credit losses when required to bring the total allowance for credit losses to a level deemed appropriate for the level of risk in the loan portfolio. At least quarterly, management conducts an assessment of the overall quality of the loan portfolio and general economic trends in the local market. The determination of the appropriate level for the allowance is based on that review, considering such factors as historical experience, the volume and type of lending conducted, the amount of and identified potential loss associated with specific non-performing loans, regulatory policies, general economic conditions, and other factors related to the collectability of loans in the portfolio.
Although management believes the allowance as of March 31, 2026 was adequate to absorb expected credit losses from any known and inherent risks in the portfolio, no assurance can be given that the adverse effect of current and future economic conditions on the Company’s service areas, or other variables, will not result in increased losses in the loan portfolio in the future.
Investment Activities
Investments are a key source of interest income. Management of the investment portfolio is set in accordance with strategies developed and overseen by the Company’s Investment Committee. Investment balances, including cash equivalents and interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions, are subject to change over time based on the Company’s asset/liability funding needs and interest rate risk management objectives. The Company’s liquidity levels take into consideration all available sources of credits and are maintained at levels management believes are appropriate to assure future flexibility in meeting anticipated funding needs.
Cash Equivalents
The Company holds federal funds sold, unpledged available-for-sale securities and salable government guaranteed loans to help meet liquidity requirements and provide temporary holdings until the funds can be otherwise deployed or invested. As of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025, the Company had $201,603,000 and $232,179,000, respectively, in cash and cash equivalents.
Investment Securities
Management of the investment securities portfolio focuses on providing an adequate level of liquidity and establishing an interest rate-sensitive position, while earning an adequate level of investment income without taking undue risk. Investment securities that the Company intends to hold until maturity are classified as held-to-maturity securities, and all other investment securities are classified as available-for-sale or equity securities. Currently, all of the investment securities are classified as available-for-sale except for one mutual fund classified as an equity security with a carrying value of $3,434,000 as of March 31, 2026. The carrying values of available-for-sale investment securities are adjusted for unrealized gains or losses as a valuation allowance and any gain or loss is reported on an after-tax basis as a component of other comprehensive income. The carrying values of equity securities are adjusted for unrealized gains or losses through noninterest income in the consolidated statement of income.
For available-for-sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position, management evaluates whether the decline in fair value is a reflection of credit deterioration or other factors. In performing this evaluation, management considers the extent which fair value has fallen below amortized cost, changes in ratings by rating agencies, and other information indicating a deterioration in repayment capacity of either the underlying issuer or the borrowers providing repayment capacity in a securitization. If management’s evaluation indicates that a credit loss exists then a present value of the expected cash flows is calculated and compared to the amortized cost basis of the security in question and to the degree that the amortized cost basis exceeds the present value an allowance for credit loss (“ACL”) is established, with the caveat that the maximum amount of the reserve on any individual security is the difference between the fair value and amortized cost balance of the security in question. Any unrealized loss that has not been recorded through an ACL is recognized in other comprehensive income.
The unrealized losses are due primarily to rising market yields and not due to credit deterioration. As such, no ACL on available-for-sale securities has been established as of March 31, 2026. The Company does not intend to sell the securities and it is not likely that the Company will be required to sell the securities before the earlier of the forecasted recovery or the maturity of the underlying investment security.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Funds
During 2018 and 2022, we committed to invest $5,000,000 and $10,500,000, respectively, in low-income housing tax credit funds (“LIHTC”) to promote our participation in CRA activities. During the three-months ended March 31, 2025, we committed an additional $5,000,000 that included a housing project in our local area that qualified for CRA credit. Unfunded commitments on the LIHTC funds were $4,394,000 and $4,598,000 as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. For LIHTC investments, we receive the return in the form of tax credits and tax deductions over a period of approximately 15 years.
Deposits
Total deposits as of March 31, 2026 were $1,780,996,000, a decrease of $11,966,000, or 0.7%, from the deposit total of $1,792,962,000 as of December 31, 2025. Average deposits increased by $79,300,000 to $1,772,430,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the same period in 2025.
Deposits Outstanding
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December 31, |
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2026 |
2025 |
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Demand |
$ | 1,140,283 | $ | 1,180,953 | $ | (40,670 | ) | (3.4% | ) | |||||||
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MMDA |
401,815 | 383,819 | 17,996 | 4.7 | % | |||||||||||
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Savings |
117,877 | 115,121 | 2,756 | 2.4 | % | |||||||||||
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Time < $250K |
75,193 | 69,173 | 6,020 | 8.7 | % | |||||||||||
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Time > $250K |
45,828 | 43,896 | 1,932 | 4.4 | % | |||||||||||
| $ | 1,780,996 | $ | 1,792,962 | $ | (11,966 | ) | (0.7% | ) | ||||||||
Because the Company’s client base is comprised primarily of commercial and industrial accounts, individual account balances are generally higher than those of consumer-oriented banks. Four clients carry deposit balances of more than 1% of total deposits, one of which had a deposit balance of more than 3% of total deposits as of March 31, 2026. Management believes that the Company’s funding concentration risk is not significant and is mitigated by the ample sources of funds the Bank has access to.
Since the deposit growth strategy emphasizes core deposit growth, the Company has avoided relying on brokered deposits as a consistent source of funds. The Company had no brokered deposits as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025.
Borrowings
Although deposits are the primary source of funds for lending and investment activities and for general business purposes, the Company may obtain advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) as an alternative to retail deposit funds. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there were no outstanding FHLB advances or borrowings of any kind, as the Company continues to rely on deposit growth as its primary source of funding. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below for the details on the FHLB borrowings program.
Capital Ratios
The Company is regulated by the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) and is subject to the securities registration and public reporting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a California state-chartered bank, the Company’s banking subsidiary is subject to primary supervision, examination and regulation by the DFPI and the Federal Reserve Board. The Federal Reserve Board is the primary federal regulator of state-member banks. The Bank is also subject to regulation by the FDIC, which insures the Bank’s deposits as permitted by law. Management continues to monitor the implementation of Pub. L. No. 119-21, or the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, to determine implications for the Company, but is not currently aware of any recommendations of regulatory authorities or otherwise which, if they were to be implemented, would have a material effect on the Company’s or Bank’s liquidity, capital resources, or operations.
The U.S. Basel III rules contain capital standards regarding the composition of capital, minimum capital ratios and counter-party credit risk capital requirements. The Basel III rules also include a definition of common equity Tier 1 capital and require that certain levels of such common equity Tier 1 capital be maintained. The rules also include a capital conservation buffer, which imposes a common equity requirement above the new minimum that can be depleted under stress and could result in restrictions on capital distributions and discretionary bonuses under certain circumstances, as well as a new standardized approach for calculating risk-weighted assets. Under the Basel III rules, we must maintain a ratio of common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 4.5%, a ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 6%, a ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 8% and a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4.0%. In addition to the preceding requirements, all financial institutions subject to the Rules, including the Bank, are required to establish a "conservation buffer," consisting of common equity Tier 1 capital, which is at least 2.5% above each of the preceding common equity Tier 1 capital ratio, the Tier 1 risk-based ratio and the total risk-based ratio. An institution that does not meet the conservation buffer will be subject to restrictions on certain activities including payment of dividends, stock repurchases and discretionary bonuses to executive officers.
Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can trigger regulatory actions that could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial statements and operations. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that rely on quantitative measures of assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank’s amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.
The U.S. Basel III minimum capital ratios do not apply to the Company because it has less than $3 billion in total assets and therefore qualifies as a small bank holding company. The minimum capital ratios apply only to the Bank.
The following tables present a comparison of our actual capital ratios to the minimum required ratios as of the dates indicated:
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Capital Ratios for the Bank: |
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Conservation Buffer |
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Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) |
$ | 238,143 | 16.34 | % | 8.00 | % | 10.50 | % | 10.00 | % | ||||||||||
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Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) |
$ | 224,624 | 15.42 | % | 6.00 | % | 8.50 | % | 8.00 | % | ||||||||||
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Common Equity Tier 1 (to Risk Weighted Assets) |
$ | 224,624 | 15.42 | % | 4.50 | % | 7.00 | % | 6.50 | % | ||||||||||
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Tier 1 Leverage Capital (to Average Assets) |
$ | 224,624 | 11.09 | % | 4.00 | % | 4.00 | % | 5.00 | % | ||||||||||
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Conservation Buffer |
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Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) |
$ | 236,023 | 16.17 | % | 8.00 | % | 10.50 | % | 10.00 | % | ||||||||||
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Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) |
$ | 222,958 | 15.27 | % | 6.00 | % | 8.50 | % | 8.00 | % | ||||||||||
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Common Equity Tier 1 (to Risk Weighted Assets) |
$ | 222,958 | 15.27 | % | 4.50 | % | 7.00 | % | 6.50 | % | ||||||||||
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Tier 1 Leverage Capital (to Average Assets) |
$ | 222,958 | 10.94 | % | 4.00 | % | 4.00 | % | 5.00 | % | ||||||||||
Proposed rules for U.S. implementation of capital requirements under Basel IV rules, commonly referred to as the “Basel III Endgame”, were initially issued by the U.S. federal banking agencies on July 27, 2023, but such proposed rules were met with strong objections from the banking industry. As a result, on March 19, 2026, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, (the “OCC”), FDIC and the Federal Reserve rescinded the Basel III Endgame 2023 proposal and concurrently issued three revised notices of proposed rulemaking. The three proposals include (i) a revised Basel III Endgame proposal that would apply an expanded risk-based approach to Category I and Category II banking organizations, thus narrowing the mandatory scope from the 2023 proposal, with all other banking organizations permitted to opt in; (ii) a revised standardized approach proposal that would reduce risk weights for traditional lending activities for banking organizations not subject to the expanded risk-based approach; and (iii) a revised capital surcharge proposal for globally systemically important bank holding companies. The OCC, FDIC and the Federal Reserve estimate that the revised proposals would decrease aggregate common equity tier 1 capital requirements by approximately 4.8% for Category I and Category II banking organizations, in contrast to the significant capital increases that would have resulted under the Basel III Endgame 2023 proposal. Additionally, the revised proposal would eliminate the requirement to deduct mortgage servicing assets from common equity tier 1 capital, instead assigning a 250% risk weight, which is designed to promote mortgage origination and servicing by banking organizations. The Federal Reserve voted 6-to-1 to advance all three proposals and the FDIC board voted unanimously in favor of the revised Basel III Endgame and standardized approach proposals. The comment period for the revised proposals is scheduled to close on June 18, 2026.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Material Cash Commitments
The following table summarizes short- and long-term material cash requirements as of March 31, 2026. Management expects to fund these obligations through cash generated from operations and other available sources of funds:
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LIHTC capital contributions payable |
$ | 2,247 | $ | 2,147 | $ | 4,394 | ||||||
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Operating lease obligations |
1,630 | 6,621 | 8,251 | |||||||||
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Supplemental retirement plans |
135 | 13,544 | 13,679 | |||||||||
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Time deposit maturities |
118,302 | 2,720 | 121,022 | |||||||||
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Total |
$ | 122,314 | $ | 25,032 | $ | 147,346 | ||||||
Liquidity Management
Since the Company is a holding company and does not conduct regular banking operations, its primary sources of liquidity are dividends from the Bank. Under the California Financial Code, payment of a dividend from the Bank to the Company is restricted to the lesser of the Bank’s retained earnings or the amount of the Bank’s undistributed net profits from the previous three fiscal years. The primary uses of funds for the Company are stockholder dividends, investment in the Bank and ordinary operating expenses. Management anticipates that there will be sufficient earnings at the Bank level to provide dividends to the Company to meet its funding requirements for the next twelve months.
Maintenance of adequate liquidity requires that sufficient resources always be available to meet the Company’s cash flow requirements. Liquidity in a banking institution is required primarily to provide for deposit withdrawals and the credit needs of its customers and to take advantage of investment opportunities as they arise. Liquidity management involves the ability to convert assets into cash or cash equivalents without incurring significant loss, and to raise cash or maintain funds without incurring excessive costs. For this purpose, the Company maintains a portion of funds in cash and cash equivalents, salable government guaranteed loans and securities available for sale. The Company obtains funds from the repayment and maturity of loans as well as deposit inflows, investment security maturities and paydowns, Federal funds purchased, FHLB advances, and other borrowings. The Company’s primary uses of funds are the origination of loans, the purchase of investment securities, withdrawals of deposits, maturity of certificate of deposits, and dividends to common stockholders. The Company’s liquid assets as of March 31, 2026 were $494.8 million compared to $517.6 million as of December 31, 2025. The Company’s liquidity level measured as the percentage of liquid assets to total assets was 24.8% as of March 31, 2026, compared to 25.6% as of December 31, 2025. Liquid assets decreased during the first three months of 2026, mainly due to a decrease in deposit balances. Management anticipates that cash and cash equivalents on hand and other sources of funds will provide adequate liquidity for operating, investing and financing needs and regulatory liquidity requirements for at least the next twelve months. Management monitors the Company’s liquidity position daily, balancing loan funding/payments with changes in deposit activity and overnight investments.
As a secondary source of liquidity, the Company relies on advances from the FHLB to supplement the supply of lendable funds and to meet deposit withdrawal requirements. Advances from the FHLB are typically secured by a portion of the loan portfolio. The FHLB determines limitations on the amount of advances by assigning a percentage to each eligible loan category that will count towards the borrowing capacity. As of March 31, 2026, the Company’s borrowing capacity from the FHLB was approximately $417.6 million and there were no outstanding advances. The Company also maintains a line of credit with two correspondent banks to purchase up to $70 million in federal funds, and approximately $28.0 million borrowing capacity through the FRB Discount Window, for which there were no advances on either borrowing source as of March 31, 2026.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
During the ordinary course of business, the Company provides various forms of credit lines to meet the financing needs of customers. These commitments, which represent a credit risk to us, are not represented in any form on the balance sheets.
As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company had commitments to extend credit of $202.3 million and $219.0 million, respectively, which includes obligations under letters of credit of $4.1 million and $4.1 million, respectively.
The effect on the Company’s revenues, expenses, cash flows and liquidity from the unused portion of the commitments to provide credit cannot be reasonably predicted because there is no guarantee that the lines of credit will be used.
Recent Regulatory Developments
CFPB Open Banking Rule
In October 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) finalized a rule to implement Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (“Dodd-Frank Act”), which would require certain entities, including the Company and the Bank, to, among other things, make available to a consumer, upon request, information in its control or possession concerning the consumer financial product or service that the consumer obtained from that entity. The compliance date for a depository institution data provider that holds at least $1.5 billion in total assets but less than $3 billion in total assets was set to be April 1, 2029; however, in May 2025, the CFPB filed a motion for summary judgment, in which the CFPB stated that it had concluded that the final rule exceeds the agency’s statutory authority. In July 2025, the CFPB filed a motion to stay the proceedings while it conducts a new rulemaking process, which was granted by the district court. In August 2025, the CFPB issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking to reconsider its final rule under Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act. Further, in October 2025, the court stayed the compliance dates in the final rule pending the CFPB’s reconsideration rulemaking. We will continue to monitor developments for any potential impact on the Company and the Bank.
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
For qualitative and quantitative disclosures about market risk, please see the sections entitled “Market Risk” and “Interest Rate Management” in Item 7A of the Company’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K. As of March 31, 2026, the Company’s exposures to market risk have not changed materially since December 31, 2025.
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Controls and Procedures |
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this report (the “Evaluation Date”) have concluded that as of the Evaluation Date, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that material information relating to the Company would be made known to them by others within the Company, particularly during the period in which this report was being prepared. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by management in the reports that the Company files or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by management in the reports that the Company files under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There were no significant changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting subsequent to the Evaluation Date.
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Legal Proceedings |
From time to time, the Company is a party to claims and legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Our management evaluates its exposure to these claims and proceedings individually and in the aggregate and provides for potential losses on such litigation if the amount of the loss is estimable and the loss is probable.
There are no pending, or to management’s knowledge, any threatened, material legal proceedings to which the Company is a party, or to which any of the Company’s properties are subject. There are no material legal proceedings to which any director, any nominee for election as a director, any executive officer, or any associate of any such director, nominee or officer is a party adverse to the Company.
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Risk Factors |
There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2026.
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Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
None.
Share Repurchases
The Company has no repurchase plans or programs with respect to its common stock or equity securities in place and therefore there were no repurchased shares during the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
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Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
None.
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Mine Safety Disclosures |
Not applicable.
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Information |
Insider Adoption or Termination of Trading Arrangements
During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, no director or officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act) of the Company informed us of the adoption or termination of any Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements (in each case, as defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K), except for Donald Barton, one of our directors, whose 10b5-1 trading arrangement expired on February 12, 2026, and he subsequently adopted a new 10b5-1 trading arrangement on February 25, 2026, which is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c). Mr. Barton’s new 10b5-1 trading arrangement indicates that an aggregate of 4,500 shares of common stock will be sold over a period of 12 months between May 2026 and April 2027.
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Exhibits |
The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:
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Exhibit Description |
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31.1* |
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32.1** |
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101* |
The following financial statements from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2026 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2025, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025 (Unaudited), (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025 (Unaudited), (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes of Shareholders’ Equity for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025 (Unaudited), (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025 (Unaudited), and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text and including detailed tags |
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104* |
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |
* Filed herewith.
** Furnished, not filed.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Oak Valley Bancorp |
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Date: May 12, 2026 |
By: |
/s/ JEFFREY A. GALL |
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Jeffrey A. Gall |
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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(Principal Financial Officer and duly authorized signatory) |
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