10-Q: Banc of California Reports First Quarter 2025 Results: Loan Growth and Stable Deposits Highlight Performance

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Quarterly Report 9 May 2025 4:19 PM

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Banc of California's first quarter 2025 results show loan growth and stable deposits, with a net interest margin of 3.08%.

Summary

Banc of California's net earnings available to common and equivalent stockholders were $43.6 million, or $0.26 per diluted common share, for Q1 2025.
Total loans grew by 6% annualized, reaching $24.1 billion.
New loan originations totaled $2.6 billion with a weighted average interest rate of 7.20%.
The company repurchased $38.5 million of common stock during the quarter.
Net interest margin increased to 3.08% from 3.04% in the previous quarter.
The average total cost of deposits decreased to 2.12%.
Noninterest-bearing deposits remained stable at 29% of total deposits.
Available liquidity was $15.1 billion, covering uninsured deposits by 2.1 times.
The Tier 1 capital ratio was 12.86%, and the CET1 capital ratio was 10.45%.
Book value per share increased to $18.17, and tangible book value per share to $16.12.
Net charge-offs were low at 0.24% of average loans and leases.
The allowance for credit losses ratio was mostly flat at 1.10% of total loans and leases.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document presents a generally positive outlook with loan growth and stable deposits, but also acknowledges challenges such as economic uncertainty and interest rate risk.

Positives

Loan growth driven by C&I and multi-family portfolios.
Stable noninterest-bearing deposits.
High liquidity levels.
Strong capital ratios.
Low net charge-offs.
Increase in book value per share and tangible book value per share.

Negatives

Net interest income decreased slightly compared to the previous quarter.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased due to lower cash target levels.
The allowance for credit losses decreased by $4.4 million.

Risks

Potential for increased provisions for credit losses due to economic uncertainty.
Fluctuations in deposit balances.
Interest rate risk impacting net interest income and economic value of equity.
Credit risk associated with rate-sensitive loans.

Future Outlook

The company expects to continue focusing on growing granular relationship-based deposits and actively seeking new lending opportunities while maintaining strict credit standards.

Industry Context

The report reflects the challenges and opportunities in the banking sector, including managing interest rate risk, maintaining credit quality, and adapting to changing economic conditions.

Comparison to Industry Standards

The report mentions using peer data published by regulatory agencies to determine IRR Limits, suggesting a comparison to other regional banks.
The company's capital ratios are above the regulatory thresholds for 'well capitalized' banks, indicating a strong capital position compared to industry standards.

Related Party Transactions

The Company is a party to a services agreement with IntraFi Network LLC (IntraFi) whereby IntraFi provides the Bank with certain insured cash sweep services from time to time.
Affiliates of funds managed by Warburg Pincus LLC hold a material investment interest in IntraFi.
Additionally, one of Warburg Pincus LLCs principals, Todd Schell, who currently serves as a member of the Board, is a member of the board of directors of IntraFi.
Affiliates of funds managed by Warburg Pincus LLC beneficially owned approximately 9.97% of the Companys outstanding voting common stock as of March 31, 2025, based on information reported on a Schedule 13D filed with the SEC on August 1, 2024.
For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, the amounts paid to IntraFi for certain insured cash sweep services were $1.8 million and $2.3 million.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: Positive impact from stock repurchase program and potential for future dividends.
Customers: Continued access to banking and treasury management services.
Employees: Stable employment and potential for incentive compensation.
Communities: Support for organizations providing financial literacy, job training, and affordable housing.

Next Steps

Continue to focus on growing granular relationship-based deposits.
Actively seek new lending opportunities.
Monitor and manage interest rate risk.
Continue to execute the stock repurchase program.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2002-03	Banc of California, Inc. was incorporated.
2020-01-01	Implementation of CECL.
2022-06-01	Prior transfer of securities from AFS to HTM.
2022-09-29	Legacy Pacific Western Bank completed a credit-linked notes transaction.
2023-07-25	Date of the investment agreements.
2023-11-22	Stockholders approved the Amended and Restated Banc of California, Inc. 2018 Stock Incentive Plan.
2023-11-30	Merger of PacWest Bancorp with and into Banc of California, Inc.
2024-12-23	Banc of California, Inc. entered into an unsecured revolving line of credit agreement as a borrower for $50.0 million.
2025-03-17	Company announced a stock repurchase program of up to $150.0 million.
2025-03-31	End of the quarterly period.
2025-04-04	The Company repaid the Senior Notes in full that were scheduled to mature on April 15, 2025.
2025-04-21	Through this date, repurchases of Company common stock totaled 11,494,637 shares at a weighted average price per share of $13.05, or $150.0 million in the aggregate.
2025-04-23	The Company announced an upsize of its stock repurchase program from $150.0 million to $300.0 million.
2025-05-08	The Company announced that the Board of Directors had declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per common share and $0.4845 per Depositary Share.
2025-05-09	Date of the announcement.
2025-06-02	Cash dividend is payable on this date to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 19, 2025.
2025-06-16	Stockholders of record date for the quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per common share.
2025-07-01	Cash dividend is payable on this date to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 16, 2025.
2026-03	Expiration of the stock repurchase authorization.

Keywords

Banc of California, financial results, loan growth, net interest margin, deposits, capital ratios, credit quality, stock repurchase, earnings per share, liquidity

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