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Community West Bancshares plans to present updated financial and strategic information to investors at the KBW Summer Bank Conference in New York City on July 28–29, 2026. The investor materials describe a Central California banking franchise with $5.0 billion in total assets and $4.1 billion in deposits as of June 30, 2026, operating through 39 banking centers.
For 2026 year‑to‑date, the company reports net income of $14.2 million, diluted EPS of $0.61, net interest margin of 4.45%, ROAA of 0.66% and ROAE of 5.52%. Total gross loans are $3.5 billion with non‑performing assets at 0.56% of total assets and a Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 11.41%. The presentation notes mergers with Community West effective April 1, 2024 and USB effective April 1, 2026, a 10‑year stock price CAGR of 6.10% and a 2.06% dividend yield, and includes detailed loan, deposit, capital and credit‑quality trends alongside customary forward‑looking statement cautions.
Community West Bancshares reported unaudited Q2 2026 net income of $2.70 million and diluted EPS of $0.10, down from $7.83 million and $0.41 a year earlier. Results were reduced by $7.75 million of merger and conversion costs, $5.90 million of realized losses on securities sales and a $5.64 million provision for credit losses.
Despite lower earnings, core banking metrics expanded after the April 1 merger with United Security Bancshares. Net interest income rose to $50.91 million and net interest margin improved to 4.56%. Loans reached $3.54 billion and deposits $4.12 billion, with total assets exceeding $5.03 billion. Capital ratios remained strong, including a 9.79% Tier 1 leverage ratio and 13.63% total risk‑based capital, and the board declared a $0.12 per‑share quarterly dividend payable August 21, 2026.
Community West Bancshares filed amended information showing how its acquisition of United Security Bancshares would have affected past results using unaudited pro forma financials. The combined bank would have had total assets of about $4.98 billion and net income of $54.9 million for 2025.
Pro forma basic earnings per share rise slightly to $2.04 versus $2.01 for Community West alone, based on 26.9 million weighted-average shares after issuing 7.92 million new shares in the merger. The filing also details purchase accounting, including $59.1 million of goodwill and a $26.6 million core deposit intangible.
Community West Bancshares reported voting results from its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 27, 2026. Shareholders representing 19,578,840 shares, or 72.23% of the 27,106,375 shares entitled to vote, were present or represented.
All nominated directors were elected to serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting, with each receiving a large majority of votes cast, alongside broker non-votes of 3,372,885 for each nominee. Shareholders also ratified the appointment of Baker Tilly LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year. In addition, a non-binding advisory resolution approving executive compensation received strong support, with 15,269,021 votes for, 876,079 against, 60,855 abstentions and 3,372,885 broker non-votes.
Community West Bancshares furnished an investor presentation outlining recent performance and balance sheet metrics. As of April 30, 2026, the company reports approximately $5.0 billion in total assets, estimated based on its acquisition of United Security Bancshares effective April 1, 2026.
For 2026 year-to-date, total assets are $3.7 billion, with net income of $11.5 million and diluted EPS of $0.60. Net interest margin is 4.30%, ROAA is 1.24% and ROAE is 10.99%, with a dividend of $0.12 per share. Loan yield is 6.72% against total deposit cost of 1.40%.
As of March 31, 2026, total gross loans are $2.55 billion and total deposits are $3.1 billion, with a deposit mix led by non-interest bearing, money market and NOW/savings balances. Capital ratios remain in double digits, including a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 11.84% and a Total Risk Based Capital Ratio of 14.24%.
Community West Bancshares reported strong first‑quarter 2026 results, with unaudited net income of $11.49 million and diluted EPS of $0.60, up from $8.29 million and $0.44 a year earlier. Profitability improved as net interest margin rose to 4.30%, net interest income grew to $36.0 million, and non‑interest income increased.
Loans and deposits expanded, with gross loans reaching $2.55 billion and total deposits $3.14 billion. Return on average assets was 1.24% and return on average equity 10.99%. The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share, payable May 22, 2026. Capital ratios remained strong, including a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 9.94% and total risk‑based capital ratio of 14.24%, though non‑performing assets rose to $22.997 million.
Community West Bancshares completed its all-stock merger with United Security Bancshares on April 1, 2026, creating a larger Central California community bank. USB merged into Community West, and United Security Bank merged into Community West Bank, which continues as the surviving bank.
USB shareholders received 0.4520 shares of Community West common stock for each USB share. Based on Community West’s March 31, 2026 closing price of $23.30, the deal values USB at approximately $185.5 million, or $10.53 per share. The combined company has approximately $5 billion in total assets and an expanded footprint across 13 counties and 31 communities in Central California.
Community West shareholders approved the merger, with 13,558,443 votes in favor out of 13,617,034 shares represented, meeting quorum. The new board has 14 directors, including two from USB, with James J. Kim as CEO and President, Daniel J. Doyle as Chairman, and Jagroop “Jay” Gill as Vice Chairman.
Community West Bancshares provided an update on its planned merger with United Security Bancshares and issued supplemental disclosures to the joint proxy statement/prospectus. The update notes two New York lawsuits and shareholder demand letters challenging merger disclosures, and explains that additional details are being provided voluntarily to avoid delay and distraction.
The new disclosures add background on USB’s sale process and board views, fuller relative contribution and peer tables, and more detail on valuation work by Janney and Piper Sandler. Illustrative pro forma metrics show USB contributing 29% of combined ownership based on a 0.4520x exchange ratio, CWB’s 2026 estimated earnings at $44.6 million versus USB’s $15.6 million, and modeled CWB EPS accretion of 10.2–19.1% with tangible book value dilution improving from (9.5)% at closing to 2.2% by 2029.
Community West Bancshares announced that it and United Security Bancshares have received required regulatory approvals from the FDIC and the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, plus a waiver from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, for their previously announced merger.
The companies expect to close the merger in the second quarter of 2026, subject to shareholder approval at special meetings on March 30, 2026 and other customary conditions. Operational systems conversion is targeted for the third quarter of 2026. After completion, the combined bank is expected to have about $5 billion in total assets and banking centers across 31 communities in 13 Central California counties.
Community West Bancshares announced that Blaine C. Lauhon, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Community West Bank, plans to retire effective December 31, 2026. Lauhon has held senior roles across the bank since 2017, following its acquisition of Folsom Lake Bank.
His responsibilities have recently included leading the Operations Division, covering areas such as loan operations, facilities, technology and data, project management, deposit operations, and marketing. Management describes his retirement as the culmination of a banking career of more than 40 years and highlights his role in guiding transformative initiatives and supporting the bank’s growth across Central California.
Community West Bancshares reported that long‑time director William S. Smittcamp and director Tom L. Dobyns have notified the Board of their plans to retire from the Boards of the Company and Community West Bank, effective March 31, 2026.
Smittcamp’s retirement follows 39 years of service, during which he helped guide the Bank from its early years through multiple periods of growth and chaired or served on key committees, including Compensation, Nominating/Governance, and Retirement. Dobyns joined the Company and Bank Boards in April 2024 after a transformative merger and has contributed as Chair of the Retirement Committee and member of the Audit and Risk Oversight Committees.
The Company highlights both directors’ community involvement and leadership backgrounds, and expresses appreciation for their stewardship as the Bank continues to serve business and consumer clients across Central California.
Community West Bancshares filed a current report to share that its executive management will participate in the Janney 2026 CEO Forum on February 4–5, 2026. The company is making its February 2026 investor relations presentation available as Exhibit 99.1, providing investors with the same materials used at the event.
The filing states that the information in the investor presentation is furnished under Regulation FD, meaning it is not considered filed for liability purposes under the Securities Exchange Act and is not automatically incorporated into other securities filings.
Community West Bancshares reported planned changes in its board leadership. On January 21, 2026, director Suzanne M. Chadwick notified the board that she intends to retire from the Company’s board and from the board of Community West Bank, its wholly owned bank subsidiary, effective March 31, 2026. On the same date, the boards of the Company and the Bank appointed Andriana D. Majarian as Lead Independent Director, effective immediately. She succeeds Daniel N. Cunningham, who previously held the Lead Independent Director role at both entities.
Community West Bancshares has filed a current report outlining its latest quarterly update and a new dividend declaration. The company issued a press release with unaudited financial information and discussion for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, which is attached as an exhibit to the report.
The Board of Directors declared a $0.12 per share cash dividend, payable on February 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 6, 2026. This action provides direct cash returns to shareholders while the detailed quarterly results remain contained in the accompanying press release.
Community West Bancshares reported that long-time board member Daniel N. Cunningham has notified the board of his intention to retire from the board of directors. His retirement will be effective upon completion of his current term on May 20, 2026, rather than immediately, which allows for an orderly transition of his responsibilities.
Mr. Cunningham has served the company for 46 years, reflecting a long period of involvement in the bank’s oversight and governance. In recognition of his service, the board has appointed him as Director Emeritus, effective upon his retirement, so he can remain connected to the company in an honorary capacity without serving as an active director.
Community West Bancshares reported that, under its previously announced merger agreement with United Security Bancshares, two United Security directors, Jagroop “Jay” Gill and Dora Westerlund, are expected to join Community West’s board after the proposed merger is completed, subject to the company’s corporate governance requirements. Mr. Gill is also expected to serve as vice chairman of the board. The update comes via a joint press release furnished as an exhibit and is accompanied by extensive cautionary language about forward‑looking statements, outlining risks that could delay, alter or prevent completion of the merger, including shareholder approvals, regulatory approvals, integration challenges and potential dilution from issuing additional Community West common stock.
Community West Bancshares entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger to combine with United Security Bancshares in an all-stock transaction. United Security shareholders will receive 0.4520 shares of Community West common stock for each share they own, implying a total deal value of approximately $191.9 million based on Community West’s December 16, 2025 share price.
After closing, United Security shareholders are expected to own about 29.4% of the combined company. United Security Bank will merge into Community West Bank, and all United Security branches will operate under the Community West Bank name. As of September 30, 2025, United Security had total assets of $1.24 billion, total net loans of $942.1 million and total deposits of $1.08 billion.
The merger is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and shareholder approvals from both companies. The agreement includes customary covenants, a $7.7 million termination fee payable by United Security in certain situations, and voting and support agreements from directors and certain officers of both companies.
Community West Bancshares reports that its executive management will participate in the Keefe Bruyette & Woods Virtual West Coast Bank Field Trip on November 17, 2025. To support this event, the company has prepared an investor relations presentation, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference. The company notes that the furnished information is not considered “filed” for purposes of certain liability provisions under U.S. securities laws.
Community West Bancshares announced a leadership transition. On November 7, 2025, President Martin E. Plourd notified the board of his intention to retire as President effective March 31, 2026. Plourd has served in the banking industry for 45 years, bringing broad experience to community banking.
Following his retirement, he plans to continue to serve as a Director on the Boards of Community West Bancshares and Community West Bank, providing continuity at the holding company and bank level.
Community West Bancshares announced two updates. The company issued a press release with unaudited financial information and discussion for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Its Board declared a $0.12 per share cash dividend, payable on November 14, 2025 to shareholders of record as of October 31, 2025.
Community West Bancshares filed a current report to share an investor presentation and upcoming conference participation. On September 3 and 4, 2025, executive management will meet with investors at the Raymond James U.S. Bank and Banking on Technology Conferences in Chicago, Illinois. The materials used in these meetings are provided as an investor relations presentation, included as Exhibit 99.1.
The company states that the information in this report and the attached presentation is being furnished under Regulation FD and is not considered “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It also clarifies that the materials are not automatically incorporated by reference into other Securities Act or Exchange Act filings.