AVBH Avidbank Holdings Inc (PK)

Avidbank Holdings, Inc. (“the Company”) (OTCBB: AVBH), sole owner of Avidbank (“the Bank”), an independent full-service commercial bank serving businesses and consumers in Northern California, announced net income of $923,000 for the second quarter of 2013 compared to $653,000 during the same period in 2012.

2nd Quarter 2013 Financial Highlights

• Net income was $1,437,000 for the first six months of 2013, compared to $1,424,000 for the first six months of 2012
• Diluted earnings per common share were $0.47 for the first six months of 2013, compared to $0.48 for the first six months of 2012
• Net income was $923,000 for the second quarter of 2013. Excluding gains from the sale of investment securities net income from core operations was $528,000 for the quarter.
• Diluted earnings per common share were $0.30 for the quarter, compared to $0.22 for the second quarter of 2012
• Total assets grew annually by 11% to $433 million
• Total loans outstanding grew by 4% to $248 million
• Total deposits grew by 8% to $377 million
• The Company continues to be well capitalized with a Tier 1 Leverage Ratio of 12.7% and a Total Risk Based Capital Ratio of 17.2%

Mark D. Mordell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are pleased that net income for the second quarter of 2013 increased by 41% compared to the second quarter of 2012 as gains from investment security sales more than offset an increase in expenses from expanding our business development and loan generation capacity. The Bank’s loans, deposits and total assets all showed growth over the second quarter of the previous year. Loan growth was 4% in spite of some large construction loan payoffs. Our loan production offices in San Jose and Redwood City are starting to gain traction in the marketplace and our capacity for generating earning assets is continually improving. All of our capital ratios have dramatically improved with the $16 million capital raise we recently completed and announced in June.”

For the three months ended June 30, 2013, net interest income before provision for loan losses was $3.8 million, an increase of more than $91,000 or 2% compared to the second quarter of 2012. The growth in net interest income was the result of growth in loans outstanding. Average earning assets were $402 million in the second quarter of 2013, a 14% increase over the second quarter of the prior year. Net interest margin was 3.82% for the second quarter, compared to 4.34% for the second quarter of 2012. No loan loss provision was made in the second quarter of 2013 while a $100,000 loan loss provision was made in the second quarter of 2012.

For the first six months of 2013 net interest income before provision was $7.7 million, a $0.3 million increase over the prior year. The growth in net interest income was the result of growth in earning assets partially offset by a decrease in net interest margin. Average earning assets grew by $59 million or 17% over 2012. Net interest margin decreased from 4.41% in 2012 to 3.88% in 2013, primarily as a result of a drop in loan yields partially offset by a decrease in the Bank’s cost of funds. No provision for loan losses has been recorded to date in 2013, while a $100,000 loan loss provision was recognized in the first half of 2012. We have experienced net recoveries of $285,000 for the first half of 2013 compared to net charge-offs of $14,000 for the first six months of 2012. Non-accrual loans totaled $699,000 on June 30, 2013 compared to $975,000 for the end of the previous year. “Our high underwriting standards continue to serve us well as we prepare for growth in the second half of the year,” stated Mr. Mordell.

Non-interest expense grew by $433,000 in the second quarter of 2013 to $3.1 million compared to $2.6 million for the second quarter of 2012. This growth is due to investments in loan production personnel and facilities as we continue to expand our footprint and grow our loan portfolio.

Non-interest expense grew by $990,000 for the first six months of 2013 to $6.2 million compared to $5.2 million for the first six months of 2012. This growth is due to the previously mentioned investments in loan production personnel and facilities.

Non-interest income was $840,000 in the second quarter of 2013, an increase of $727,000 or 644% over the second quarter of 2012. Non-interest income in the second quarter of 2013 reflected $681,000 of gains from investment securities sales.

For the first six months of 2013, non-interest income, excluding gains on sales of securities was $284,000, an increase of more than $64,000 or 29% over the comparable period in 2012.

About Avidbank

Avidbank Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Palo Alto, California offers innovative financial solutions and services. We specialize in the following markets: commercial & industrial, corporate finance, asset-based lending, real estate construction and commercial real estate lending, and real estate bridge financing. Avidbank advances the success of our clients by providing them with financial opportunities and serving them as we wish to be served – with mutual effort, ingenuity and trust – creating long-term banking relationships.

Forward-Looking Statement:

This news release contains statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about Avidbank’s business based, in part, on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including those described above and the following: Avidbank’s timely implementation of new products and services, technological changes, changes in consumer spending and savings habits and other risks discussed from time to time in Avidbank’s reports and filings with banking regulatory agencies. In addition, such statements could be affected by general industry and market conditions and growth rates, and general domestic and international economic conditions. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and Avidbank does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

  Avidbank Holdings, Inc. Balance Sheet ($000, except per share amounts)       Unaudited Audited Unaudited

Assets

6/30/13

12/31/12

6/30/12

Cash and due from banks $ 13,718 $ 21,493 $ 11,870 Fed funds sold   115,575     85,510     57,171   Total cash and cash equivalents 129,293 107,003 69,041   Investment securities - available for sale 50,541 55,343 74,114   Loans, net of deferred loan fees 247,964 247,269 237,341 Allowance for loan losses   (4,764 )   (4,480 )   (4,462 ) Loans, net of allowance for loan losses 243,200 242,789 232,879   Premises and equipment, net 1,269 1,291 708 Accrued interest receivable & other assets   8,212     9,296     11,222   Total assets $ 432,515   $ 415,721   $ 387,965    

Liabilities

Non-interest-bearing demand deposits $ 115,115 $ 105,518 $ 109,522 Interest bearing transaction accounts 16,177 17,293 14,549 Money market and savings accounts 186,885 185,664 158,042 Time deposits   58,901     66,520     67,083   Total deposits 377,078 374,994 349,195   Other liabilities   2,332     2,864     3,019   Total liabilities 379,410 377,858 352,215  

Shareholders' equity

Preferred stock 5,974 5,952 5,929 Common stock 44,579 29,556 29,448 Retained earnings 2,436 1,171 23 Accumulated other comprehensive income   116     1,184     350   Total shareholders' equity 53,105 37,863 35,750   Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 432,515   $ 415,721   $ 387,965       Tier 1 leverage ratio 12.66 % 8.88 % 9.72 % Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 15.92 % 10.78 % 10.84 % Total risk-based capital ratio 17.17 % 12.03 % 12.09 % Book value per common share $ 11.03 $ 12.20 $ 11.41 Total shares outstanding 4,274,014 2,614,655 2,613,655     Avidbank Holdings, Inc. Condensed Statements of Operations

(Unaudited) ($000, except per share amounts)

    Quarter Ended     Year to Date

6/30/13

 

6/30/12

6/30/13

 

6/30/12

Interest and fees on loans $ 3,661 $ 3,692

$

7,383

$ 7,347 Interest on investment securities 399 528 803 1,056 Other interest income   57     17     111     37   Total interest income 4,117 4,237 8,297 8,440 Interest expense   289     500     607     1,002   Net interest income 3,828 3,736 7,690 7,438   Provision for loan losses   -     100     -     100  

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

3,828 3,636 7,690 7,338   Service charges, fees and other income 159 113 284 220 Gain on sale of investment securities   681     -     681     -   Total non-interest income 840 113 965 220   Compensation and benefit expenses 1,802 1,559 3,640 3,052 Occupancy and equipment expenses 441 296 1,413 1,088 Other operating expenses   829     785     1,116     1,038   Total non-interest expense 3,072 2,639 6,168 5,178   Income before income taxes 1,596 1,110 2,487 2,380 Provision for income taxes   673     457   1,050     956   Net income $ 923   $ 653  

$

1,437

  $ 1,424     Preferred dividends & warrant amortization   84     84     168     168  

Net income applicable to common

shareholders

$ 839   $ 569  

$

1,269

  $ 1,256       Basic earnings per share $ 0.31 $ 0.22

$

0.47

$ 0.48 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.30 $ 0.22

$

0.47

$ 0.48   Average shares outstanding 2,733,948 2,612,127 2,675,349 2,607,977 Average fully diluted shares 2,773,900 2,623,127 2,715,301 2,618,977   Annualized returns: Return on average assets 0.88 % 0.70 % 0.69 % 0.79 % Return on average common equity 9.87 % 8.81 % 8.25 % 9.73 %   Net interest margin 3.82 % 4.34 % 3.88 % 4.41 % Cost of funds 0.31 % 0.62 % 0.33 % 0.63 % Efficiency ratio 66 % 69 % 71 % 68 %  

Avidbank Holdings, Inc.Steve Leen, 650-843-2204Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officersleen@avidbank.comavidbank.com