CVB Financial Corp. reports recurring developments for Citizens Business Bank, its national banking subsidiary serving California with banking, lending and investing services. News commonly centers on quarterly and annual earnings, net interest income and margin, loan and deposit trends, credit-loss provisioning, efficiency measures and capital actions.
The company also announces board-approved cash dividends and corporate events affecting its bank holding company structure. Following the completed Heritage Commerce Corp merger, coverage includes integration into Citizens Business Bank and the expanded California banking footprint, including the Bay Area.
CVB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:CVBF) reported net earnings of $47.7 million ($0.35 per share) for Q4 2021, marking a decline from $49.8 million in Q3 2021 and $50.1 million in Q4 2020. The annual net income reached $212.5 million, the highest in the company's history. Core loan growth was $235.3 million, while deposits grew 10.6% year-over-year to $1.24 billion. The company completed its acquisition of Suncrest Bank on January 7, 2022. Concerns arose from a decrease in the net interest margin to 2.79% from 3.33% a year ago due to lower loan yields.
CVB Financial Corp. announced the completion of its merger with Suncrest Bank on January 7, 2022, valued at approximately $237 million. Under the merger terms, the company issued about 8.6 million shares of common stock and $39.6 million in cash. Suncrest, with $1.4 billion in total assets, will enhance Citizens Business Bank's presence in California, particularly in the Sacramento area. The merger aims to strengthen customer relationships and expand services with the combined branches effective January 10, 2022.
CVB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CVBF) has announced a cash dividend of $0.18 per share for the fourth quarter of 2021. This decision was made during the Board of Directors meeting on December 15, 2021. The dividend is set to be paid on January 12, 2022, to shareholders recorded by December 29, 2021. The company's strong capital and liquidity levels reflect its impressive history of 178 consecutive quarters of profitability, allowing for 129 consecutive quarters of cash dividends.
CVB Financial Corp. (CVBF) announced that it has received regulatory approvals to proceed with its merger with Suncrest Bank, expected to close on or about January 7, 2022. This merger will enhance Citizens Business Bank's presence in Northern California and solidify its standing in the Central Valley. Both banks expressed strong optimism regarding the merger benefits, highlighting improved product offerings and service commitments. The transaction reinforces CVBF's strategic growth in an evolving banking landscape.
CVB Financial Corp. reported third quarter 2021 net income of $49.8 million or $0.37 per share, down from $51.2 million in the previous quarter. Year-to-date net income reached $164.8 million, marking a 29.68% increase compared to 2020. The efficiency ratio was 42.27% for Q3 2021, versus 40.05% in Q2. Loan totals decreased by 2.75% quarter-over-quarter, with a significant drop in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. The bank's total assets climbed to $16.20 billion, reflecting growth amid an improving economic outlook.
CVB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CVBF) has terminated its 10b5-1 stock repurchase program to comply with Regulation M due to its acquisition of Suncrest Bank. This acquisition includes a proxy solicitation related to the issuance of the Company’s common stock. The Board previously allowed a buyback of up to 10 million shares, and as of now, 4,194,809 shares remain available. In Q3 2021, CVBF repurchased 390,336 shares at an average price of $18.97.
CVB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CVBF) announced a cash dividend of $0.18 per share for Q3 2021, approved on September 22, 2021. This dividend will be payable on approximately October 21, 2021 to shareholders of record as of October 6, 2021. With a history of 177 consecutive quarters of profitability, the company has maintained cash dividends for 128 quarters, highlighting its strong capital and liquidity positions.
CVB Financial Corp. announced its second largest acquisition, merging with Suncrest Bank in a deal valued at $204 million, or $16.18 per Suncrest share. This merger will enhance Citizens Business Bank's presence in Central California and expand into Sacramento, significantly boosting its competitive position. The transaction is expected to add approximately 3.5% to earnings per share by 2023, although initial dilution to tangible book value is anticipated. The merger completion is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected in late 2021 or early 2022.
CVB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CVBF) reported net earnings of $51.2 million for Q2 2021, or $0.38 per share, a decline from $63.9 million in Q1 2021. The company's return on average tangible common equity was 15.60%, while return on average assets was 1.35%. Total assets increased 4.71% to $15.54 billion, and the company recaptured $2.0 million of provision for credit losses. However, total loans decreased by 2.67% to $8.07 billion, driven by declines in PPP loans due to forgiveness.
CVB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CVBF) declared an 18-cent cash dividend per share for Q2 2021, approved during the Board meeting on June 16, 2021. This dividend is set to be paid on or about July 15, 2021, to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2021. CEO David A. Brager emphasized the company's strong capital and liquidity, noting 176 consecutive quarters of profitability and 127 consecutive quarters of cash dividends paid to shareholders. CVBF operates Citizens Business Bank with over $14 billion in total assets across 57 banking centers in California.