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American Riviera Bancorp (OTCQX: ARBV), the bank holding company for American Riviera Bank, regularly publishes news and updates related to its community banking activities on the Central Coast of California. News coverage for ARBV often centers on financial results, capital actions, and developments in the Bank’s branch network and lending activities.
Investors following ARBV news can review quarterly and annual earnings releases that discuss unaudited net income, net interest income, loan and deposit growth, and key performance ratios such as return on average assets, return on average equity, efficiency ratio, and net interest margin. These releases also provide detail on asset quality, including non-accrual loans, allowance for credit losses, and the composition of the commercial real estate portfolio.
Company announcements also address funding and capital topics. Examples include disclosures about core deposit growth, the absence of wholesale-funded certificates of deposit in certain periods, and the mix of non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing demand deposits. News items have described a subordinated note offering structured to qualify as Tier 2 capital, as well as a Board-authorized share repurchase program and subsequent repurchases of common stock under that program.
Other ARBV news items highlight corporate milestones and recognitions. These include the completion of the holding company reorganization that created American Riviera Bancorp, changes in Board leadership associated with succession planning, and third-party acknowledgments such as ratings from the Findley Reports, Bauer Financial, FDIC Community Reinvestment Act evaluations, inclusion in the "OTCQX Best 50" list, and recognition by S&P Global as a Top 100 Small US Community Bank Deposit Franchise as of a specified date. Updates on branch expansion, such as the opening of new branches or loan production offices in Central Coast markets, are also part of the Company’s news flow.
By reviewing the ARBV news feed, readers can see how American Riviera Bancorp describes its financial performance, capital management, regulatory evaluations, and regional community banking activities over time.
American Riviera Bancorp (OTCQX: ARBV) has completed a private placement of $18 million in subordinated notes due March 1, 2032. The proceeds will support corporate purposes and regulatory capital requirements at American Riviera Bank. The notes initially have a fixed interest rate of 3.75% until March 1, 2027, after which they will switch to a floating rate. This move is seen as a way to bolster the company's balance sheet growth. The offering was well-received in the market, signaling confidence in the bank's financial standing.
American Riviera Bank has successfully completed its reorganization into a bank holding company structure, forming American Riviera Bancorp. Following shareholder approval on January 10, 2022 and obtaining necessary regulatory approvals, the transition is now finalized. The bank remains under the same directors and officers, with shares trading under the ticker symbol ARBV. The reorganization aims to provide shareholder benefits and enhance corporate flexibility for serving Central Coast communities.
American Riviera Bank (OTCQX: ARBV) reported unaudited net income of $11.83 million for the year ending December 31, 2021, marking a 60% increase from the previous year. The Bank's fourth quarter net income was $2.75 million, up from $2.38 million in 2020. Core loans grew by 17%, totaling $112 million, and deposits rose by 38% to $1.3 billion. The Tier 1 Capital Ratio stands at 11%, indicating strong capitalization. The tangible book value per share increased to $17.92.
American Riviera Bank (OTCQX: ARBV) reported unaudited net income of $9,082,000 ($1.77 per share) for the nine months ending September 30, 2021, marking an 82% increase from $5,000,000 in the prior year. The bank's annualized return on average assets stands at 1.12% and return on average equity at 13.64%. Core loans grew 20% or $124 million year-over-year, while total deposits increased 35% or $287 million. As of September 30, 2021, the bank maintained a strong credit quality with a Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 11%.
American Riviera Bank (OTCQX: ARBV) will participate in a live presentation at VirtualInvestorConferences.com on September 21, 2021, from 12:00 to 12:30 PM ET. Michelle Martinich, Executive Vice President, will lead the session where investors can ask questions in real-time. The event will also provide an archived webcast for those unable to attend live. It is advised that investors pre-register and conduct an online system check for smooth participation. For more details, visit www.virtualinvestorconferences.com.
American Riviera Bank (OTCQX: ARBV) reported an unaudited net income of $6,132,000 ($1.19 per share) for the first half of 2021, marking a 124% increase from $2,736,000 ($0.54 per share) in 2020. The bank achieved an annualized return on average assets of 1.20% and return on average equity of 14.26%. Second quarter net income reached $3,572,000 ($0.70 per share), boosted by a $751,000 loan interest recovery. Core loans grew by 14% or $86 million year-over-year, with total assets increasing to $1.15 billion.
American Riviera Bank (OTC Markets: ARBV) reported a significant milestone with assets surpassing $1 billion, totaling $1,083,326,000 as of March 31, 2021. The bank achieved a record net income of $2,560,000 ($0.50 per share), marking a 119% year-over-year increase. Loan growth reached 29%, with total loans at $662 million, driven by demand for real estate. Deposits surged by 52% to $983 million, with strong credit quality and a Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 11%, well above regulatory requirements. The bank continues to support local businesses through PPP loans.
American Riviera Bank (OTC Markets: ARBV) reported record unaudited net income of $7,378,000 ($1.45 per share) for the year ended December 31, 2020, a 15% increase from the previous year. The fourth quarter net income was $2,379,000 ($0.47 per share), up 51% year-over-year. The Bank also achieved considerable growth in total assets, reaching $972 million—a 35% increase—and total deposits rising 40% to $872 million. Despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank's loan deferrals decreased significantly, reflecting effective management amid economic uncertainty.