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Greater Sacramento Bancorp Reports First Quarter 2010 Net Loss of $1,129,000

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (GREATER SACRAMENTO BANCORP (OTC Bulletin Board: GSCB) -- For the First Quarter ended March 31, 2010 Greater Sacramento Bancorp (GSB), parent company of Bank of Sacramento (Bank), reported a net loss of $1,129,000 (-$.44 per share diluted) compared to Net Income of $460,000 ($0.18 per share diluted) for the First Quarter 2009.

The loss was the result of the write off and write down of $3.9 million of commercial and commercial real estate loans that had been previously classified as problem loan credits. As a result of the charge offs, the First Quarter's provision for possible future loan losses was also $3.9 million. The Allowance for Loan Loss at March 31, 2010 amounted to $4,742,000 or 1.90% of total loans outstanding compared to 1.82% at December 31, 2009; 1.53% at September 30, 2009; and 1.52% at June 30, 2009.

As of March 31, 2010 the ratio of non-performing loans plus OREO to Total Assets was 3.47% compared to 3.29% at December 31, 2009; 3.53% at September 30, 2009; and 3.02% at June 30, 2009.

Regarding the First Quarter loss and the quality of the Bank's loan portfolio, CEO and Chairman, William J. Martin commented: "During the First Quarter it became abundantly clear that the Bank had to take action on four specific problem loan relationships. These four credits constituted 93% of the $3.9 million that was charged off during the quarter with the largest involving a $1.8 million write down. One of the four credits involved the write off of $682,000 representing the remaining amount outstanding of a business loan following the liquidation of the company's business assets. The other three credits involved write downs to loan levels which we expect to collect."

Martin continued, "Since December 31, 2009 our OREO increased by $2.1 million from the addition of an industrial building and land in south Sacramento and our portion of an interest in a Modesto area office building. The Modesto office building ownership interest stems from the foreclosure by a group of banks, in which the Bank was a member, who had provided the construction funds. The building is now complete, 66% occupied, and is on the market."

In conclusion Martin stated: "As expected, the condition of the Sacramento market remains difficult and much of this year will be spent addressing and resolving our problem assets. However, it is important to note two very positive facts: (1) Our core earnings remain very sound and are improving. Our 'Income from Operations' (Earnings before Provision Expense and OREO Expense) at March 31, 2010 was $1,702,000, compared to $1,440,000 at March 31, 2009; (2) Likewise, our Capital position and an enhanced loan loss reserve insure that we will successfully manage through this difficult market."

As of March 31, 2010 the Bank's Tier One Capital stood at $33,003,000 and GSB's Tier One Capital was $33,931,000. The Leverage Capital Ratios for the Bank and GSB were 9.11% and 9.31%, respectively. By all regulatory measures the Bank and GSB are considered well capitalized.

In reviewing the First Quarter income statement and balance sheet performance the following highlights are noted:

    --  Net Interest Income in the First Quarter of 2010 at $3,949,000 was 7%
        greater than the First Quarter 2009 figure of $3,676,000.  This
        year-to-year increase was entirely attributable to a 40% reduction in
        interest expense in the comparable quarters: $571,000 in the First
        Quarter 2010 compared to $954,000 in the First Quarter 2009.
    --  Net Interest Margin for the First Quarter 2010 was 4.77% compared to
        4.65% for the First Quarter 2009 and 4.68% for the full year of 2009.
    --  During the First Quarter 2010 $3,905,000 was added to the loan loss
        reserve compared to $645,000 during the First Quarter 2009.
    --  In the First Quarter 2010 gains from the sale of securities amounted to
        $225,000 compared to $298,000 for the First Quarter 2009.
    --  Non-interest expense, including OREO expense, in the First Quarter 2010
        was slightly lower than the figure reported in 2009:  $2,760,000 for
        2010 and $2,877,000 for 2009.
    --  Total Deposits at March 31, 2010 were $304.3 million, basically
        unchanged from the March 31, 2009 figure of $303.8.
    --  Total Net Loans of $245.0 million at March 31, 2010 were 5% lower than
        the March 31, 2009 total of $257.1 million.  This reduction is
        reflective of the culling of the problem loans.

A copy of the company's information and disclosure statement pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-11 can be found on the home page of the company's website at www.bankofsacramento.com under the title Investor Relations.

Contact: William J. Martin, CEO and Chairman, 916-648-2100

This report may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties may include but are not necessarily limited to fluctuations in interest rates, inflation, government regulations and general economic conditions, and competition within the business areas in which the Company is conducting its operations, including the real estate market in California and other factors beyond the Company's control. Such risks and uncertainties could cause results for subsequent interim periods or for the entire year to differ materially from those indicated. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which reflect management's view only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.


                          Greater Sacramento Bancorp
                       Consolidated Financial Highlights
                                (IN THOUSANDS)
                                   Unaudited


    CONDENSED
     STATEMENT OF
     CONDITION                                             DOLLAR   PERCENT
                                   3/31/2010  3/31/2009    CHANGE    CHANGE
                                   ---------  ---------    ------    ------
    ASSETS
         Cash and due from
          banks                       $5,272     $9,747   $(4,475)      -46%
         Federal funds sold                -        285      (285)     N.A.
         Securities,
          available-for
          sale and held-
          to-maturity                 81,973     67,488    14,485        21%
             Total Loans
              outstanding            249,721    260,586  (10,865)        -4%
              Less: Allowance
               for Loan Losses         4,742      3,456     1,286        37%
                                       -----      -----     -----
         Loans, net                  244,979    257,130  (12,151)        -5%
         Bank premises and
          equipment, net                 855      1,163      (308)      -26%
         FHLB and FRB
          restricted stock             2,243      2,142       101         5%
         Other Real Estate
          Owned                        7,389      3,837     3,552        93%
         Accrued interest
          and other assets            16,537     11,778     4,759        40%
                                      ------     ------     -----
    TOTAL ASSETS                    $359,248   $353,570    $5,678         2%
                                    ========   ========    ======       ===

    LIABILITIES AND
     SHAREHOLDERS'
     EQUITY
    LIABILITIES
        Deposits
           Noninterest
            bearing                  $86,208    $86,217       $(9)        0%
           Interest bearing          218,081    217,603       478         0%
                                     -------    -------       ---
           Total Deposits            304,289    303,820       469         0%

        FHLB borrowings               18,094     11,594     6,500        56%
        Accrued interest
         and other
         liabilities                   1,182      1,448      (266)      -18%
        Junior
         subordinated
         debentures                    8,248      8,248         -         0%
                                       -----      -----       ---
                 TOTAL LIABILITIES   331,813    325,110     6,704         2%

    SHAREHOLDERS'
     EQUITY
         Preferred
          convertible
          stock; Issued and
          outstanding,
             23,175 in 2010 and
              23.175 in 2009             515        515         -         0%
         Common stock;
          Issued and
          outstanding,
             2,567,893 in 2010
              and 2,559,781 in
              2009                    21,983     21,872       111         1%
         Paid in Capital                 101         69        32        46%
         Retained earnings             4,912      5,862      (950)      -16%
         Accumulated other
          comprehensive
          income (loss),
          net of tax                     (76)       142      (218)     -154%
                                         ---        ---      ----
               TOTAL
                SHAREHOLDERS'
                EQUITY                27,435     28,460    (1,025)       -4%
                                      ------     ------    ------
    TOTAL LIABILITIES
     & SHAREHOLDERS'
     EQUITY                         $359,248   $353,570    $5,678         2%
                                    ========   ========    ======       ===
    ALLL Coverage                       1.90%
    Tier 1 Leverage
     Ratio                              9.36%


    CONDENSED
     STATEMENT OF
     INCOME
                                        Results of
                                        Operation
                                       Three Months
                                          Ending         DOLLAR   PERCENT
                                      -------------
                                   3/31/2010  3/31/2009   CHANGE    CHANGE
                                   ---------  ---------   ------    ------
    Interest Income                   $4,520     $4,630     $(110)       -2%
    Interest Expense                     571        954      (383)      -40%
                                         ---        ---      ----
    Net Interest
     Income                            3,949      3,676       273         7%
    Noninterest Income                   419        539      (120)      -22%
                                         ---        ---      ----
    Total Revenue                      4,368      4,215       153         4%

    Noninterest
     Expense                           2,666      2,775      (109)       -4%
                                       -----      -----      ----
    Income from
     Operations                        1,702      1,440       262        18%

    Provision for
     possible loan
     losses                            3,905        645     3,260       505%
    OREO Expense and
     Valuation
     Allowance                            94        102        (8)       -8%
                                         ---        ---       ---
    Total Provision/
     OREO Expense                      3,999        747     3,252       435%

    Income before
     taxes                            (2,297)       693    (2,990)       NM
    Income taxes                      (1,168)       233    (1,401)       NM
                                      ------        ---    ------
    NET INCOME                       $(1,129)      $460   $(1,589)       NM
                                     =======       ====   =======

    Earnings per
     share: basic                     -$0.44      $0.18    -$0.62        NM
    Earnings per
     share: diluted                   -$0.43      $0.18    -$0.61        NM
    Book Value per
     common share                     $10.48     $10.92    -$0.43        -4%
    Net Interest
     Margin (tax
     equivalent)                        4.77%      4.65%     0.12%
    Return on Average
     Assets                            -1.26%      0.53%       NM
    Return on Average
     Equity                           -16.04%      6.56%       NM

SOURCE Greater Sacramento Bancorp



 
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