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Banc of California, Inc. reports news on its commercial banking franchise, capital actions, and operating performance as the bank holding company for Banc of California. The bank provides banking, treasury management, lending, deposit, private banking, and payment processing services, with a focus on small-, middle-market, and venture-backed businesses.
Recurring updates cover quarterly earnings, net interest margin, loan production, deposit mix, credit metrics, capital ratios, book value, and operating leverage. Company announcements also include common and Series F preferred dividends, stock repurchase activity, subordinated debt actions, payments-business appointments, and services such as SmartStreet for the Community Association Management industry.
Banc of California reported a net income of $26.7 million for Q2 2022, translating to $0.43 per diluted share, a decrease from $48.5 million in Q1 2022. Highlights include an adjusted EPS of $0.45 and a net interest margin of 3.58%. The bank experienced strong loan fundings of $1.2 billion, the highest in over three years, amid robust demand. Total assets reached $9.50 billion, while total deposits increased to $7.56 billion. The company's allowance for credit losses stood at 1.34% of total loans, reflecting improved asset quality.
Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) appointed Jagdeep Singh Sahota as Chief Payments Officer, leveraging his 20 years of experience in the payments sector. Sahota will oversee strategic initiatives in payments, aiming to enhance services for business clients and expand the bank's capabilities in the payments ecosystem. His expertise includes senior roles at NMI, JP Morgan Chase, Visa, Salesforce, and PayPal. As of March 31, 2022, Banc of California reported $9.6 billion in assets, reinforcing its commitment to client-focused banking solutions across Southern California.
Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is set to release its 2022 second quarter financial results on July 21, 2022. A conference call will occur at 10:00 a.m. PT to discuss earnings. Interested participants can join via phone or through a live audio webcast available on the Company's investor relations website. Banc of California holds $9.6 billion in assets as of March 31, 2022, operating 36 offices in Southern California, providing tailored banking solutions to individuals and businesses.
Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share, payable on July 1, 2022, to stockholders of record as of June 15, 2022. This dividend reflects the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders. Additionally, Banc of California offers a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP), allowing shareholders to purchase shares at a 3% discount. As of March 31, 2022, the company held $9.6 billion in assets, with 36 banking offices across Southern California.
Banc of California reported Q1 2022 net income of $48.5 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, a significant increase from $5.8 million in Q4 2021. The results included a $31.3 million recovery from a charged-off loan and a $3.7 million charge for preferred stock redemption. Return on average assets improved to 2.09%, while net interest margin rose to 3.51%. Deposits reached $7.48 billion, with noninterest-bearing deposits at 40%. The bank redeemed its Series E Preferred Stock, boosting annual net income by approximately $7 million. Total assets increased to $9.58 billion.
Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) has announced the release of its 2022 first quarter financial results on April 21, 2022. A conference call to discuss these earnings will occur at 10:00 a.m. PT on the same day. Interested parties can attend by calling (888) 317-6003 with event code 6630261 or via a live audio webcast on their investor relations site. Banc of California had $9.4 billion in assets as of December 31, 2021, with 37 offices in Southern California, demonstrating its commitment to providing innovative banking solutions.
Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) has authorized a share buyback program of up to $75 million to enhance shareholder value and optimize its balance sheet. This program, set to expire in March 2023, is part of a strategy that includes redeeming Series E Preferred Stock to improve long-term franchise value. The repurchased shares may be bought through various methods, depending on market conditions and regulatory requirements. As of December 31, 2021, the company held $9.4 billion in assets and operates 37 offices in Southern California.
Hawke Ventures, a technology-focused venture capital firm in Los Angeles, has successfully raised $25M for its second venture fund. Notable investors include Banc of California, former LegalZoom executives Chris Welker and Dorian Quispe, and others. This fund follows the firm's first venture fund, which raised $5.6M and invested in 18 portfolio companies. Hawke Ventures targets Pre-Seed and Seed investments ranging from $1M to $2M in marketing, advertising, and eCommerce technology, leveraging the expertise of its parent company, Hawke Media.
Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) announced the appointment of Matthew Grimes as SVP, ABL Leader, tasked with leading the bank's Asset Based Lending initiatives. Grimes brings over 25 years of experience in direct lending, aiming to enhance Banc of California's capabilities in serving small and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors. This strategic hire is expected to bolster the bank's growth and align with its commitment to client financial success.
Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) will redeem its outstanding 7.00% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series E, on March 15, 2022, at a price of $1,000 per share. Concurrently, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share on common stock and $0.4375 per Series E Depositary Share, payable on April 1, 2022, and March 15, 2022, respectively. The Series E Depositary Shares will be delisted following the redemption. Banc of California holds $9.4 billion in assets as of December 31, 2021.