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PBCO Financial Corporation (PBCO) is the holding company for People’s Bank of Commerce, a full-service commercial bank headquartered in Medford, Oregon. News about PBCO typically centers on the financial and operational performance of People’s Bank of Commerce and on key corporate actions affecting shareholders and the bank’s regional presence.
Earnings releases from PBCO provide detailed quarterly results, including net income, earnings per share, net interest income, noninterest income, and performance ratios such as return on average assets, return on average equity, and net interest margin. These updates also discuss trends in loans, deposits, investment portfolios, capital levels, and asset quality, offering insight into the bank’s balance sheet and profitability over time.
Company news also covers capital and shareholder actions, such as stock repurchase activity, stock dividends, and cash dividends based on year-end net income. Announcements have described the number of shares repurchased, weighted average repurchase prices, and the terms of stock and cash dividends approved by the board of directors.
Another recurring theme in PBCO news is leadership and governance changes. The company has reported the retirement of its co-founder and long-serving chief executive officer, succession by its president, and subsequent executive transitions including changes in the chief operating officer role and the hiring of an executive vice president and chief credit officer.
Historical news items also highlight strategic developments, such as the merger with Willamette Community Bank and the bank’s participation in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), with detailed disclosures on PPP loan volumes and forgiveness. For investors and observers following PBCO, the news flow provides a record of financial performance, capital decisions, executive leadership changes, and the evolution of People’s Bank of Commerce’s operations and markets.
PBCO Financial (PBCO) announced the retirement of Chief Strategy Officer, Steve Erb, effective August 5, 2024. Erb played a key role in the bank's growth and corporate restructuring. The decision was influenced by the current interest rate environment, limiting strategic expansion opportunities.
PBCO Financial Corporation (OTC PINK: PBCO) reported its Q1 2023 financial results, including a net income of $1.7 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, down from $2.4 million, or $0.45 per diluted share in Q1 2022. The bank experienced a loan growth of $13 million, a 2.7% increase from the previous quarter, while deposits declined by $19.1 million, marking a 2.8% decrease. The net interest margin decreased to 3.49%, reflecting rising deposit costs and competition for liquidity. The company opened a new branch in Eugene, Oregon, as part of its growth strategy. Non-performing assets improved, decreasing to 0.26%, and asset quality remains strong. The Tier 1 Capital Ratio stands at 10.98%, indicating solid capitalization. Despite challenges, the bank aims for improved efficiency and growth in lending operations.
PBCO Financial Corporation (OTC PINK: PBCO) announced the retirement of CEO and Co-Founder Ken Trautman, effective July 1, 2023. Trautman, who co-founded People’s Bank of Commerce in 1998, will remain on the Board of Directors. Under his leadership, the bank grew from seven employees to over 140 and achieved assets exceeding $800 million. Julia Beattie, the current president, will succeed Trautman as CEO and join the Board. Beattie has over 30 years in the financial services industry, with close ties to the bank’s recent growth. This leadership transition is part of a longstanding succession plan.
PBCO Financial Corporation (OTC PINK: PBCO) reported its fourth quarter and year-end 2022 financial results, highlighting a net income of $2.0 million for Q4, or $0.38 per diluted share. Total income for 2022 reached $9.9 million, down from $11.5 million in 2021, attributed to reduced mortgage income and the absence of PPP fee revenue. Despite challenges, loan growth was $27.3 million in Q4 (up 6.1% compared to Q3 2022). The net interest margin improved to 3.74%. However, total deposits decreased by $45.8 million in Q4, or 6.2%, with an annual decline of $71.4 million or 9.3%.