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Preferred Bank reports news as an independent commercial bank serving commercial and consumer customers through deposit products, real estate finance, commercial loans and trade finance. The California-chartered bank operates from its Los Angeles main office with branch banking offices in California, New York and Texas, and a loan production office in Sunnyvale, California.
Recurring updates for PFBC include quarterly earnings, net interest income and margin trends, loan and deposit balances, provision and credit-quality developments, capital ratios, cash dividends and third-party credit ratings. Company announcements also address classified or nonaccrual loan relationships, OREO activity and the performance drivers of its commercial banking portfolio.
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) will release its Q1 financial results after market close on April 20, 2021. A conference call led by CEO Li Yu and other executives will take place on April 21, 2021, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Participants can access the call by dialing 844-826-3037 or via a live webcast on the bank's website. The bank, which has a significant presence in California, offers a wide range of banking services to commercial and consumer clients. The results and discussion will provide insights into the bank's financial performance and future outlook.
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) announced a quarterly cash dividend increase to $0.38 per share, representing a 26.7% rise from the previous $0.30. The dividend will be payable on April 21, 2021, to shareholders of record by April 7, 2021. Chairman and CEO Li Yu expressed satisfaction with the dividend boost, attributing it to the Bank's robust performance and positive outlook for the future, which aligns with their desired dividend payout ratio.
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) has announced the opening of a loan production office (LPO) in Houston, Texas, aimed at expanding into a growing market. The new office will be led by George M. Lee, who has previous experience as CEO of notable corporations. This initiative is part of the Bank's strategy for geographic expansion and risk diversification within its loan portfolio. With plans for future full branch operations in Texas, this move signifies a cost-effective entry into a new market, enhancing the Bank’s competitive position.
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of 2020, with net income reaching $20.9 million or $1.40 per diluted share, up from $19.6 million or $1.31 a year ago. This growth is driven by a 14.0% increase in net interest income while provisions for credit losses decreased. Key metrics include a return on assets (ROA) of 1.63% and return on equity (ROE) of 16.49%. Total loans and deposits also grew, reflecting optimism in the economy despite the pandemic. The efficiency ratio improved to 29.9%.
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) will release its fourth quarter financial results for the period ending December 31, 2020, on January 25, 2021, after market close. A conference call hosted by the bank’s executive team will take place on January 26, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The call will be open for investors and participants, providing insights into the bank’s financial performance, business highlights, and future outlook. A replay will be available until February 9, 2021.
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share. The dividend will be payable on January 21, 2021 to shareholders on record as of January 7, 2021. This move reflects the bank's commitment to providing returns to its investors amidst its focus on the diversified California market, where it operates multiple branches.
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) reported a third-quarter 2020 net income of $17.1 million ($1.15 per diluted share), down from $20.0 million ($1.32 per diluted share) in Q3 2019. This improvement over Q2 2020's $15.3 million ($1.03 per diluted share) is attributed to increased net interest income and reduced noninterest expenses. The provision for credit losses rose to $9.0 million, significantly higher than $900,000 in Q3 2019, impacting profitability. Total deposits grew 10.8% to $4.41 billion year-over-year, despite loan balances decreasing by $14 million compared to Q2 2020.
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) will announce its third-quarter financial results on October 19, 2020. The results will be discussed in a conference call scheduled for October 20, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. Investors can access the call via phone or through a live webcast on the bank's website. Preferred Bank operates in California and offers a range of financial products for commercial and consumer clients. The bank continues to serve a diverse market, gaining from the influx of ethnic Chinese migrants to California.
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, to be paid on October 21, 2020, for shareholders on record by October 7, 2020. This decision reflects the Bank's commitment to return value to its shareholders. Based in California, Preferred Bank serves commercial and consumer clients with a variety of banking products. The Bank is FDIC-insured and operates multiple branches across California and New York, emphasizing its stability and growth in the diversified financial market.
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) reported a net income of $15.3 million ($1.03 per diluted share) for Q2 2020, down from $20.0 million ($1.31) in Q2 2019. The decline is largely attributed to a provision for credit losses of $7.5 million, significantly higher than $1.6 million a year ago, due to economic uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Total loans rose by $238.7 million (6.4%) to $3.96 billion, while deposits increased by $366.9 million (9.2%) to $4.35 billion. The net interest margin contracted to 3.57%, reflecting rising credit loss reserves and disproportionate deposit growth.