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Southern California Bancorp (BCAL) reported a net income of $4.4 million for Q4 2023, down from $8.5 million in Q4 2022, and $25.9 million for the full year 2023, up from $16.1 million in 2022. The return on average assets increased significantly to 1.12% from 0.70% in the prior year, and the net interest margin expanded to 4.33% from 4.06%. Total loan growth for the fourth quarter was $29.4 million, and tangible book value per share increased by $0.48 to $13.56. However, the fourth quarter results were impacted by a $1 million pre-tax loss on the sale of securities and a $1.3 million charge-off for a nonaccrual loan reported in the prior quarter.
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Southern California Bancorp and California BanCorp have announced a definitive merger agreement valued at approximately $233.6 million, creating a premier California financial institution with $4.6 billion in assets. The merger is an all-stock transaction, with each outstanding share of California BanCorp common stock being exchanged for 1.590 shares of Southern California Bancorp common stock. The companies will evaluate rebranding with new names and logos for the combined company and bank. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
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Southern California Bancorp (BCAL) announced the retirement of Chairman Emeritus and Director John Farkash due to health reasons. Mr. Farkash was a Founding Director of the Company in 2002 and served as its chairman for nearly 20 years. During his tenure, the company grew from a few million to $1.6 billion in assets. In addition to his role in building Southern California Bancorp and Bank of Southern California, Mr. Farkash is the Founder and President of Farkash Construction, Inc.
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Bank of Southern California, N.A. (BCAL) has been named one of American Banker’s 2023 Best Banks to Work For, based on employee surveys. This is the first year the bank has received this honor, making it one of only four Southern California banks and 90 banks nationwide to be recognized. The bank's Chairman and CEO, David Rainer, expressed pride in the employee-friendly culture and dedicated team that contributed to this achievement.
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Southern California Bancorp reports net income of $6.6 million for Q3 2023, compared to $6.9 million in Q3 2022. Net interest income of $71.6 million and net income of $21.5 million year-to-date. Return on average assets of 1.12% and net interest margin of 4.23%. Tangible book value per share increased to $13.08. Loan portfolio grew by $20.9 million. Nonperforming assets to total assets ratio increased to 0.62%. Total assets of $2.31 billion. Total loans of $1.94 billion. Total deposits of $1.98 billion. Noninterest-bearing demand deposits were $736.0 million.
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Bank of Southern California, N.A. appoints David Rouhafza as EVP and West LA Regional Manager
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