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OP Bancorp reports news as the holding company for Open Bank, a commercial bank serving small- and medium-sized businesses, professionals, and local residents with a focus on Korean and other Asian communities. Company updates commonly cover quarterly earnings, net interest income, net interest margin, loan balances, provision for credit losses, noninterest expense, efficiency ratio, and credit quality across its banking markets in California, Texas, and Nevada.
Recurring corporate news also includes common-stock dividends, share repurchase authorization, and bank capital actions such as subordinated debt issuance. These announcements connect OPBK’s operating results with balance-sheet growth, capital management, and shareholder-return decisions.
OP Bancorp (NASDAQ: OPBK) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share, payable on November 20, 2020 to shareholders of record as of November 6, 2020. The company operates Open Bank, focusing on small- and medium-sized businesses, particularly within Korean and ethnic minority communities across California and Texas. With nine branches in California and loan production offices in Georgia, Colorado, and Washington, OP Bancorp continues to strengthen its community banking services.
OP Bancorp (NASDAQ: OPBK) reported third-quarter 2020 net income of $3.6 million ($0.23 per diluted share), up from $2.4 million in Q2 2020 but down from $4.0 million in Q3 2019. Total assets increased to $1.34 billion, with gross loans at $1.07 billion. The bank's provision for loan losses was $1.4 million, reflecting COVID-19 impacts. Noninterest income rose to $3.0 million, driven by gains from loan sales. The net interest margin improved to 3.66%. The company also continued its stock repurchase program, having bought back 82,000 shares at an average price of $6.10.
OP Bancorp (NASDAQ: OPBK) has appointed Sang Kyo Oh as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, effective October 19, 2020. He succeeds Steve Park, who resigned on October 15, 2020. Oh brings 23 years of banking experience, previously serving at Hope Bancorp, where he was Senior Vice President. CEO Min J. Kim expressed optimism regarding Oh's leadership, which is hoped to align with the company's strategy for growth and value creation for stakeholders.
OP Bancorp (NASDAQ: OPBK) has announced an extension of President and CEO Ms. Min J. Kim's employment term from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This four-year extension aims to enhance stability for the company and its stakeholders, including customers and employees. OP Bancorp operates Open Bank, which focuses on serving the banking needs of small- and medium-sized businesses and ethnic minority communities across California and Texas. The Bank has nine branch offices and additional loan production offices in multiple states.