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Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ: CWBC) is a Fresno, California-based bank holding company and the parent of Community West Bank, a commercial bank operating full-service banking centers throughout Central California. News about CWBC often highlights its activities in commercial banking, including developments in Commercial Lending, Agribusiness, SBA lending, Residential Construction and Mortgage, Manufactured Housing, Private Banking and Cash Management, as described in company overviews.
Investors following CWBC news can expect regular updates on quarterly earnings results and dividends, as reflected in multiple announcements of unaudited consolidated net income and quarterly cash dividends. Company releases also cover corporate actions such as share repurchase programs approved by the board of directors, as well as participation in investor and bank conferences where management presents information about the company.
Strategic transactions are a key theme in Community West Bancshares’ news flow. Company communications describe the completion of a merger transaction on April 1, 2024 involving Central Valley Community Bancorp and the legacy Community West Bancshares, followed by bank-level mergers and a subsequent change of corporate names to Community West Bancshares and Community West Bank. Later news and SEC filings detail an Agreement and Plan of Merger with United Security Bancshares, under which United Security Bancshares will merge with and into Community West Bancshares and United Security Bank will merge with and into Community West Bank, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals and customary conditions.
Other CWBC news items include leadership and governance updates, such as the planned retirement of the company’s president while remaining on the board, and the appointment of a new Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer for Community West Bank. For readers tracking CWBC, this news page aggregates earnings announcements, merger-related disclosures, board and management changes, and other corporate developments affecting the Community West Bancshares banking franchise.
Community West Bancshares (CWBC) reported a net income of $3.5 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, for Q3 2022, a rise from $2.6 million in Q2 2022 but down from $3.6 million in Q3 2021. For the first nine months, net income totaled $10.1 million. Total loans grew by 3.6% in Q3, reaching $945.7 million, while net interest margin improved to 4.39%. The Board declared a cash dividend of $0.075 per share, payable on November 30, 2022. The company continues to benefit from rising interest rates and maintains a strong liquidity position.
Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ: CWBC) reported a net income of $2.6 million, or $0.30 per diluted share for Q2 2022, down from $4.0 million in Q1 2022 and $3.6 million in Q2 2021. The decline was attributed to lower fees from SBA PPP loans, which totaled $146,000 compared to $1.1 million a year ago. The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share, payable on August 31, 2022. Total loans increased by 2.5% quarter-over-quarter, driven by growth in commercial real estate and manufactured housing loans. The net interest margin improved to 4.01%.
Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ: CWBC) has been recognized by American Banker magazine as one of the Top 200 Publicly Traded Community Banks and Thrifts, ranking 125th based on a three-year average return on equity as of December 31, 2021. This accolade highlights its strong performance among banks with assets under $2 billion. CEO Marty Plourd attributes this success to employee dedication and community engagement. The bank, headquartered in Goleta, California, operates several branches and has over $1 billion in assets, underscoring its growth in the Central Coast region.
Community West Bancshares (CWBC) reported a robust net income of $4.0 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, for Q1 2022, reflecting a 31.1% increase year-over-year. This growth is attributed to a $549,000 tax-exempt payout from a BOLI policy and a $992,000 recovery from a legal settlement. Net interest income remained steady at $10.7 million, with an improved net interest margin of 3.86%. Additionally, non-interest income increased to $1.3 million. The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share. Overall, the results indicate strong financial health and operational efficiency.
Community West Bancshares, parent company of Community West Bank, announced that William F. Filippin will resume his role as Chief Credit Officer, effective February 1, 2022. Filippin, who has been with the bank since 2015, will retain his position as President. His experience includes previous roles at Heritage Oaks Bank. Additionally, Jason Beitz is transitioning to Regional President, continuing his work in San Luis Obispo County. Community West Bancshares has received accolades for its performance, being recognized as a top small-cap institution and earning a 5-star rating from Bauer Financial.
Community West Bancshares (CWBC) reported a 10.2% increase in net income for Q4 2021, totaling $2.9 million or $0.33 per diluted share, compared to Q4 2020. Full year net income reached a record $13.1 million, up 58.9% year-over-year. The bank experienced strong organic loan growth, with new loan commitments of $41.6 million in Q4, offsetting $14.8 million in PPP loan forgiveness. The Bank's total assets increased 1.9% year-over-year to $1.16 billion. A quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share was declared. Credit quality metrics showed improvement with a decrease in non-accrual loans.
Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ: CWBC) announced the appointment of Richard Pimentel as the new Chief Financial Officer, effective January 3, 2022. He succeeds Susan Thompson, who will continue with the finance team. Pimentel, with over 20 years of experience in community banking, previously served as CFO of CalPrivate Bank, aiding its growth from $850 million to $1.3 billion. The company also highlighted its status as a top-performing small capitalization institution by Piper Sandler and its “Super Premier Performance” rating by The Findley Reports.
Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ: CWBC) has appointed Celina L. Zacarias to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Zacarias brings extensive experience in community outreach and government relations, holding positions at California State University Channel Islands and as a Harbor Commissioner. Her qualifications include a strong background in public relations and recognition as a top influencer in the Tri-Counties. Community West, which operates Community West Bank, serves California’s Central Coast, focusing on Relationship Banking and government lending.
Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ: CWBC) reported a 27.1% increase in net income to $3.6 million or $0.41 per diluted share for 3Q21, compared to the previous year. Year-to-date earnings reached $10.2 million, up 81.7% from 2020. Key factors included increased net interest income of $10.9 million and new loan commitments of $62.4 million. However, total loans decreased slightly by $2.7 million. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share, with stock performance recognized by industry accolades.
Community West Bancshares has announced the promotion of William F. Filippin to President of Community West Bank, effective October 1, 2021. Filippin, who has been with the bank since 2015, previously served as EVP, Chief Credit Officer. Jason Beitz has also been promoted to Chief Credit Officer. Under Filippin's leadership, the bank has grown to over $1 billion in assets and has received various accolades, including being named one of the top-performing small-cap institutions by Piper Sandler in September 2021.