Chino Commercial Bank, N.A. Posts 41.9 Percent Increase in Net Income


CHINO, Calif., July 24, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Board of Directors of Chino Commercial Bank, N.A. (OTCBB:CCBC) announced the results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2006 with net income of $277,642 or $0.31 per diluted share, a 41.9% increase over net income of $195,630 or $0.22 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2005. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2006 was $542,173 or $0.61 per diluted share, a 45.4% increase over net income of $372,697 or $0.42 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2005. Dann H. Bowman, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, "The continued strong growth in the loan portfolio of the Bank coupled with the steady rise in Interest rates has created an outstanding earnings performance for the Bank for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006."

On July 3, 2006, Chino Commercial Bank, N. A. was pleased to announce that it had completed its reorganization into a holding company structure effective June 30, 2006. As a result of the reorganization, the Bank is now wholly-owned by Chino Commercial Bancorp. Mr. Bowman commented, "The holding company reorganization was completed in order to allow more alternatives for raising capital and access to debt markets as well as capital management, increased structural alternatives for acquisitions and increased flexibility with respect to engaging in non-banking activities. Although at this time, there is no immediate need to engage in any of these activities."

Total Assets increased by 2.1% to $93.3 million from $91.3 million at December 31, 2005. Total Loans increased 10.4% to $46.2 million at June 30, 2006 as compared to $41.8 million at December 31, 2005. Total Deposits increased 1.5% to $85.3 million at June 30, 2006 as compared to $84.02 million at December 31, 2005. On June 30, 2006, the Bank had no loan delinquencies greater than 30 days, no loans on non-accrual status, and no non-performing loans or other real estate owned.

The increase in total income for the six months ended June 30, 2006 was primarily due to an increase in the net interest margin of $384,128 or 20.4%. The Bank posted net interest income of $2,263,883 for the six months ended June 30, 2006 as compared to $1,879,755 for the same period last year. This increase in income was partially offset by an increase in general and administrative expenses of $155,961 primarily resulting from an increase in Salary and Benefits expense. The Bank posted net interest income of $1,162,162 for the three months ended June 30, 2006 as compared to $999,017 for the same quarter last year. This increase in income was partially offset by an increase in general and administrative expenses of $59,750 resulting primarily from an increase in Salary and Benefits expense.

Average interest-earning assets were $80.5 million with average interest-bearing liabilities of $23.6 million yielding a net interest margin of 5.62% for the six months ended June 30, 2006 as compared to average interest-bearing assets of $73.8 million with average interest-bearing liabilities of $15.9 million yielding a net interest margin of 5.10% for the six months ended June 30, 2005. The net interest margin continues to increase as the Federal Reserve raises short-term interest rates.

Average interest-earning assets were $82.9 million with average interest-bearing liabilities of $25.0 million yielding a net interest margin of 5.61% for the three months ended June 30, 2006 as compared to average interest-bearing assets of $75.1 million with average interest-bearing liabilities of $16.7 million yielding a net interest margin of 5.32% for the three months ended June 30, 2005.

General and administrative expenses were $1,647,377 for the six months ended June 30, 2006 as compared to $1,491,416 for the six months ended June 30, 2005. The largest component of general and administrative expenses was salary and benefits expense of $842,373 for the six months ended June 30, 2006 as compared to $717,541 for the six months ended June 30, 2005. Salary and benefits increased $124,832 due primarily to higher average full-time equivalent staff associated with the opening of the Ontario Branch on January 5, 2006. Likewise, occupancy and equipment expenses increased $74,841 with the opening of the Ontario Branch.

General and administrative expenses were $844,139 for the three months ended June 30, 2006 as compared to $784,389 for the three months ended June 30, 2005. The largest component of general and administrative expense was salary and benefits expense of $433,195 for the second quarter of 2006 as compared to $383,045 for the second quarter of 2005. Salary and benefits expenses and Occupancy and equipment expenses increased for the second quarter of 2006 as compared to the second quarter of 2005 primarily due to the opening of the Ontario branch.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based upon management's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on Chino Commercial Bank. There can be no assurances that future developments affecting Chino Commercial Bank will be the same as those anticipated by management.

Actual results may differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to, the following risks: (1) changes in performance of the financial markets, (2) changes in the demand for and market acceptance of Chino Commercial Bank's products and services, (3) changes in general economic conditions including interest rates, presence of competitors with greater financial resources, and the impact of competitive products and pricing, (4) the effect of Chino Commercial Bank's policies and (5) the continued availability of adequate funding sources.



                      CHINO COMMERCIAL BANK N. A.
                   STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

                                              June 30,     December 31,
                                                2006          2005
                                            -----------    -----------
                                            (unaudited)
 ASSETS:
 Cash and Due from Banks                    $ 5,218,760    $ 5,328,842
 Federal Funds Sold                           9,155,000     11,370,000
                                            -----------    -----------
   Cash and Cash equivalents                 14,373,760     16,698,842

 Interest-bearing deposits at banks           7,122,000      6,030,000
 Investment Securities available for sale    15,105,602     16,311,377

 Investment Securities held to maturity
  (fair value approximates $5,180,028 at
  June 30, 2006 and $5,764,134 at
   December 31, 2005)                         5,369,702      5,850,687
 Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost            159,600        159,600
 Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost          407,100        362,600
 Pacific Coast Bankers' Bank stock, at cost      50,000         50,000
                                            -----------    -----------
    Total investments                        28,214,004     28,764,264
                                            -----------    -----------
 Loans
  Construction                                3,369,860      2,790,712
  Real estate                                33,939,533     30,444,344
  Commercial                                  8,962,174      8,295,573
  Farm/Agriculture                              322,712        330,920
  Installment                                   313,725        633,504
  Unearned fees and discounts                  (145,827)      (144,106)
  Allowance for loan losses                    (572,390)      (544,140)
                                            -----------    -----------
    Total Loans                              46,189,787     41,806,807
                                            -----------    -----------

 Fixed Assets, net                            2,302,120      1,936,168

 Accrued Interest Receivable                    354,067        311,849
 Prepaid & Other Assets                       1,880,786      1,811,979
                                            -----------    -----------
    Total Assets                            $93,314,524    $91,329,909
                                            ===========    ===========
 LIABILITIES:
 Deposits
  Non-interest Bearing                      $59,484,320    $62,610,963

  Interest Bearing
   Money market                              21,280,312     16,793,824
   Savings                                    1,144,417        913,249
   Time deposits of $100,000 or greater,
    due in one year                           1,920,629      2,216,104
   Time deposits less than $100,000,
    due in one year                           1,519,075      1,487,803
                                            -----------    -----------
    Total Deposits                           85,348,753     84,021,943
                                            -----------    -----------
 Accrued Interest Payable                        29,079         28,858
 Accrued Expenses & Other Payables              693,304        588,068
                                            -----------    -----------
      Total Liabilities                      86,071,136     84,638,869
                                            -----------    -----------
 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Common Stock, authorized 10,000,000 shares
   with a par value of $3.33 per share;
   issued and outstanding 825,953 shares
   and  818,453 shares at June 30, 2006 and
   December 31, 2005, respectively            2,753,205      2,728,230
  Additional paid-in capital                  2,623,798      2,590,600
  Retained earnings                           2,039,991      1,497,818
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss         (173,606)      (122,608)
                                            -----------    -----------
    Total Equity                              7,243,388      6,694,040
                                            -----------    -----------
    Total Liabilities & Equity              $93,314,524    $91,332,909
                                            ===========    ===========


                     CHINO COMMERCIAL BANK, N. A.
                       STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                              (unaudited)

                                For the                For the
                          Three months ending      Six months ending
                                June 30,               June 30,
                            2006        2005       2006        2005
                         ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
 Interest Income
  Interest Income
   - Securities          $ 304,404   $ 232,747   $ 597,278   $ 454,307
  Interest Income
   - Fed Funds             108,702      74,553     186,576     134,705
  Interest and fee
   income on Loans         865,034     751,245   1,676,213   1,399,819
                         ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
   Total Interest
    Income               1,278,140   1,058,545   2,460,067   1,988,831
                         ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
 Interest Expense
  Interest Expense
   - Deposits              115,678      59,528     195,584     109,076
  Interest Expense
   - Other Borrowings          300                     600
                         ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
   Total Interest
    Expense                115,978      59,528     196,184     109,076
                         ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
  Net interest income    1,162,162     999,017   2,263,883   1,879,755
                         ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
 Provision for loan
  losses                    19,500      36,350      28,250      53,418
                         ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
   Net interest income
    after provision for
    loan losses          1,142,662     962,667   2,235,633   1,826,337
                         ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
 Non-interest income
  Service Charges on
   Deposit Accounts        134,926     111,600     263,874     220,535
  Other miscellaneous
   fee income                4,793       2,467       7,921       4,162
  Income from Mortgage
   Banking                   1,740      11,479       1,740      17,697
  Income from Bank
   Owned Life Insurance     15,504      15,656      30,185      31,473
                         ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
   Total Non-interest
    income                 156,963     141,202     303,720     273,867
                         ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
 General &
 Administrative Expenses
  Salaries & Benefits      433,195     383,045     842,373     717,541
  Occupancy & Equipment     97,314      64,093     201,953     127,112
  Data & Item Processing    61,753      53,912     122,711     104,782
  Advertising & Marketing   25,529      34,227      39,978      59,799
  Audit & Professional
   fees                     45,541      45,326      89,363      95,271
  Insurance                  6,196       5,982      12,340      11,964
  Directors' fees and
   expenses                 22,285      19,252      44,356      37,807
  Other expenses           152,326     178,552     294,303     337,140
                         ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
   Total general &
    administrative
    expenses               844,139     784,389   1,647,377   1,491,416
                         ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
 Income before income
  tax expense              455,486     319,480     891,976     608,788
 Income tax expense        177,844     123,850     349,803     236,091
                         ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
   Total income          $ 277,642   $ 195,630   $ 542,173   $ 372,697
                         =========   =========   =========   =========
 Basic Earnings
  per share              $    0.34   $    0.24   $    0.66   $    0.46
                         =========   =========   =========   =========
 Diluted Earnings
  per share              $    0.31   $    0.22   $    0.61   $    0.42
                         =========   =========   =========   =========

                         CHINO COMMERCIAL BANK
                     Selected Financial Highlights

                          For the three months   For the six months
                              ended June 30,        ended June 30,
                          --------------------  ----------------------
                             2006       2005       2006        2005
                          ----------  --------  ----------  ----------
 Selected Operating Data:
  Net interest income     $1,278,140  $999,017  $2,460,067  $1,879,755
  Provision for loan
   losses                     19,500    36,350      28,250      53,418
  Non-interest income        156,963   141,202     303,720     273,867
  Non-interest expense       844,139   784,389   1,647,377   1,491,416
  Net income              $  277,542  $195,630  $  542,173  $  372,697
 Share Data:
  Basic income per share  $     0.34  $   0.24  $     0.66  $     0.46
  Diluted Income per
   share                  $     0.31  $   0.22  $     0.61  $     0.42
  Weighted average common
   shares outstanding
    Basic                    823,453   818,453     820,953     818,453
    Diluted                  889,159   884,049     888,011     883,468

 Performance Ratios:
  Return on average assets      1.22%     0.96%       1.22%       0.93%
  Return on average equity     15.53%    12.66%      15.46%      12.20%
  Equity to total assets at
   the end of the period        7.76%     7.33%       7.76%       7.33%
  Net interest spread           4.31%     4.20%       4.43%       4.01%
  Net interest margin           5.61%     5.32%       5.62%       5.10%
  Average interest-earning
   assets to  average-
   bearing liabilities        331.46%   450.43%     341.50%     463.57%
  Core efficiency ratio        63.99%    68.77%      64.14%      69.19%
  Non-interest expense to
   average assets               3.70%     3.84%       3.70%       3.72%


 Selected Balance Sheet Data:               6/30/2006     12/31/2005
                                           -----------    -----------
 Total assets                              $93,314,524    $91,332,909
 Investment securities held to maturity      5,369,702      5,850,687
 Investment securities available for sale   15,105,602     16,311,377
 Loan receivable, net                       46,189,787     41,806,807
 Deposits                                   85,348,753     84,021,943
 Non-interest bearing deposits              59,484,320     62,610,963
 Stockholders' equity                      $ 7,243,388    $ 6,694,040

 Regulatory capital ratios:
  Average equity to average assets                7.87%          7.46%
  Leverage capital                                8.13%          7.54%
  Tier I risk based                              12.12%         12.14%
  Risk-based capital                             13.12%         13.21%

 Asset Quality Ratios:
  Allowance for loan losses as a percent
   of gross loans receivable                      1.22%          1.28%
  Net charge-offs to average loans                 n/a            n/a
  Non-performing loans to total loans              n/a            n/a

 Number of full-service customer facilities          2              1


            

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