California Oaks State Bank Reports 2nd Quarter 2009 Results


THOUSAND OAKS, CA--(Marketwire - July 27, 2009) - California Oaks State Bank (OTCBB: COSB), a community business bank with assets of $126.9 million, today reported net income for the first half of 2009 of $64,384 or $.04 per share, compared to net income of $117,716 or $0.08 per share in the same time period of 2008. Results for the second quarter showed a small loss of $52,276 compared to net income of $122,148 in the same quarter in 2008. Results in the second quarter were impacted by the FDIC 2nd Quarter one-time assessment totaling approximately $54,000.

Total assets ended June 30, 2009 at $126.9 million with net loans and deposits at $98.2 million and $92.6 million respectively. Total assets by comparison for 2nd quarter 2008 were $123.8 million with net loans and deposits of $103.3 million and $90.8 million respectively. The year over year decrease in loans of $5.1 million can be attributed to the Bank's efforts to exit lending relationships where the full deposit relationship is not at Cal Oaks.

On the deposit side, the Bank saw its deposit base increase $1.9 million due to an increase primarily in core deposits of $3.4 million while certificate of deposits decreased $1.5 million. This shift has helped keep the Bank's deposit costs stable. FHLB borrowings decreased, compared to a year ago, by $1.0 million. The major focus of the Bank is to increase core deposits to improve liquidity and share holder value.

The net interest margin as a percentage of average assets ended the 2nd quarter at 4.03% versus 4.09% in the first quarter of 2009. The Bank's net interest margin has remained stable through the first 6 months of 2009 as the decrease in the prime lending rate (75 basis points), which occurred late in 2008 and carried into 2009, has been offset by the Bank's ability to reduce its dependence on wholesale funding during the first half of 2009 and the higher costs associated with this type of funding.

The Bank currently maintains a loan loss reserve of 1.94% of the total loans outstanding and believes it is currently adequately reserved based on the challenges that exist in the economy today and the quality of the current loan portfolio.

Capital ratios remain strong with Tier 1 risk at 15.41%. California Oaks State Bank remains highly capitalized as far as the regulatory entities are concerned, with total risk based capital of 16.67%. In today's Banking environment, this is a very positive position to be in. As was previously reported, the Bank received capital funding in January for $3.3 million that the government made available under the U.S. Treasury Capital Purchase Plan (TARP). Upon approval, $3.3 million of preferred stock was sold to the U.S. Treasury to help fortress the balance sheet and enable the Bank to increase lending efforts. The government invests only in "healthy, viable banks."

John Nerland, the Bank's President and CEO, noted, "California Oaks State Bank has been focused on generating solid core deposits for the long term shareholder value. Core deposits create this. The Bank has been effective in sorting through and eliminating nonperforming loans currently on the balance sheet. I am proud of the progress that we have made and continue to make in this endeavor."

Visit the California Oaks State Bank Web site at www.caloaks.com for more information and updates on new products as they become available.

About California Oaks State Bank

California Oaks State Bank (OTCBB: COSB) with $127 million in assets is located in Ventura County with offices in Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley and a Loan Production Office located in Walnut Creek, Calif. California Oaks State Bank was founded in 1998 as a locally owned Community Business Bank. The bank provides a full range of products and services including Commercial and real estate loans as well as cash management products and deposit services. Its unique capability in diversified lending in addition to its customary community bank credit products help its customers meet their cash management goals.

Certain matters discussed in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are subject to the safe harbors created by the act. These forward-looking statements refer to the Company's current expectations regarding future operating results, and growth in loans, deposits, and assets. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed, suggested, or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to (1) the impact of changes in interest rates, a decline in economic conditions, and increased competition by financial service providers on the Company's results of operation, (2) the Company's ability to continue its internal growth rate, (3) the Company's ability to build net interest spread, (4) the quality of the Company's earning assets, and (5) governmental regulations.

                         BALANCE SHEET
                 June 30, 2009 (Unaudited) (000)

                                                 6/30/2009      6/30/2008
                                               -------------  -------------
ASSETS
Cash and Due from Banks                        $       7,266  $       5,790
CDs with Other Financial Institutions                  8,188              0
Federal Funds Sold                                     5,420            935
Investment Securities                                  1,752          7,682
Loans (net)                                           98,191        103,293
Other Assets                                           6,073          6,140
                                               -------------  -------------
   Total Assets                                $     126,890  $     123,840
                                               =============  =============

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
Demand Deposits                                $      31,894  $      35,560
Money Market and NOW Accounts                         27,975         20,488
Savings Accounts                                       3,697          4,133
Time Deposits Under $100,000                          14,621         20,167
Time Deposits $100,000 and Over                       14,453         10,402
                                               -------------  -------------
   Total Deposits                                     92,640         90,750
FHLB Borrowings                                       16,000         17,000
Other Liabilities                                        733            814
                                               -------------  -------------
   Total Liabilities                                 109,373        108,564
Total Equity                                          17,517         15,276
                                               -------------  -------------
Total Liabilities and Equity                   $     126,890  $     123,840
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                     STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
    For Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 (Unaudited) (000)

                                                 6/30/2009      6/30/2008
                                               -------------  -------------
Interest Income                                $       3,387  $       4,073
Interest Expense                                         857            878
                                               -------------  -------------
Net Interest Income                                    2,530          3,195

Provision for Loan Loss                                  155            219
                                               -------------  -------------
Net Interest Income after Provision                    2,375          2,976
Non Interest Income                                      641            453
                                               -------------  -------------
Total Operating Income                                 3,016          3,429

Total Non Interest Expense                             2,952          3,235
                                               -------------  -------------
Net Income Before Tax & Extraordinary                     64            194
Tax and Extraordinary Items                                0             76
                                               -------------  -------------
Net Income (Loss)                              $          64  $         118
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                                                6/30/2009      6/30/2008
      RATIOS                                   ------------   ------------
Earnings Per Share                             $       0.04   $       0.08
Book Value Per Share                           $       9.58   $      10.29
Return on Assets                                       0.10%          0.19%
Return on Equity                                       0.10%          1.55%