California BanCorp reports developments tied to its role as the bank holding company for California Bank of Commerce, N.A., a national bank serving individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses in California. News commonly covers consolidated earnings, net interest income, loan and deposit activity, credit quality, and balance-sheet management within its commercial banking franchise.
Company updates also include capital actions such as cash dividends, share repurchases, and subordinated debt repayment, as well as management changes and commercial banking team additions. Recent communications reference the completed 2024 merger and the bank’s broader statewide California footprint as part of its relationship-based business banking model.
Southern California Bancorp (Nasdaq: BCAL) and California BanCorp (Nasdaq: CALB) have received shareholder approvals for their merger of equals. The merger, announced on January 30, 2024, will result in California BanCorp merging into Southern California Bancorp. Shareholders also approved changing the company's name to California BanCorp and amending bylaws to allow for 7-13 board members. The merger has received all regulatory approvals and is expected to close on July 31, 2024. Both companies' CEOs expressed satisfaction with the overwhelming shareholder support, viewing the merger as a step towards creating the premier commercial banking franchise in California.
The Bank of Southern California, a subsidiary of Southern California Bancorp (Nasdaq: BCAL), has announced the hiring of three seasoned commercial lenders: Ayub Kathrada, Dayana McAlister, and Ayaz Dadabhoy. Kathrada has been appointed as Executive Vice President, Regional Manager; McAlister as Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager Team Lead; and Dadabhoy as First Vice President, Portfolio Manager. The team, with over 65 years of combined experience, will operate out of the Cerritos office, serving the greater Los Angeles region. Their arrival is expected to bolster the bank's relationship-based banking services, targeting middle-market businesses. The hiring aims to leverage their proven track record in growing banking relationships and revenues.
Southern California Bancorp and California BanCorp have received regulatory approval for their merger of equals, expected to close in the third quarter of 2024. The merger between the two bank holding companies will create a premier statewide commercial banking franchise in California.
Southern California Bancorp reported net income of $4.9 million for Q1 2024, a slight increase from the previous quarter, despite $547 thousand in after-tax merger expenses. The company is optimistic about the planned merger with California BanCorp, expecting increased efficiencies and cost savings. Loans decreased, emphasizing credit quality and expense management. Financial highlights include a net interest margin of 3.80%, $2.29 billion in total assets, and a tangible book value per common share of $13.69. While the efficiency ratio improved, non-performing assets increased to 0.84% of total assets, impacting the balance sheet. With capital exceeding regulatory minimums, the company is positioned for future growth.
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