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CALIFORNIA FIRST LEASING CORP - Annual Report: 2007 (Form 10-K)

CFNB Form 10-K June 30, 2007

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
 
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
  For the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2007
  
 
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934  
  For the transition period from  
to
   
 
Commission File number 0-15641

CALIFORNIA FIRST NATIONAL BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

California
33-0964185
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

18201 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 800
 
Irvine, CA
92612
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(949) 255-0500

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock
 
(Title of each class)
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  Yes o No þ
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.  Yes o No þ
 
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes þ No o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  o 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer  o     Accelerated filer  o     Non-accelerated filer  þ
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  Yes o No þ 

The aggregate market value of the Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant as of December 31, 2006 was $49,012,000.  Number of shares outstanding as of September 10, 2007: Common Stock 11,139,795.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Part III incorporates information by reference from Registrant's definitive Proxy Statement to be filed with the Commission within 120 days after the close of the Registrant's fiscal year ended June 30, 2007.

 
 California First National Bancorp and Subsidiaries
 
   
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
   
PART I
 
PAGE
     
Item 1.
Business
2-11
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
11-14
     
Item 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
  14
     
Item 2.
Properties
   15
     
Item 3.
Legal Proceedings
   15
     
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
   15
     
PART II
   
     
Item 5.
Market for Company's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
15-17
 
       
  
Item 6.
Selected Financial Data
       18
     
Item 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
  19-27
 
       
 
Item 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
       28
     
Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
  29-51
     
Item 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
 51
 
       
   
Item 9A.
Controls and Procedures
   51
     
Item 9B.
Other Information
   51
     
PART III
   
     
Item 10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
   52
     
Item 11.
Executive Compensation
   52
     
Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
 52
 
     
   
Item 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
   52
     
Item 14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
   52
     
PART IV
   
     
Item 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
   53
    
Signatures 
   54
 
 
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PART I
ITEM 1.  BUSINESS

California First National Bancorp, a California corporation (the "Company"), is a bank holding company headquartered in Orange County, California with leasing and bank subsidiaries. The Company has two leasing subsidiaries, California First Leasing Corporation ("CalFirst Leasing") and Amplicon, Inc. ("Amplicon"), collectively the "Leasing Companies" and a bank subsidiary, California First National Bank ("CalFirst Bank" or the "Bank"), which is an FDIC-insured national bank.

The Leasing Companies and CalFirst Bank focus on leasing and financing capital assets, primarily computer systems and networks and other technology-based assets, through centralized marketing programs designed to offer cost-effective leasing alternatives. Leased assets are re-marketed at lease expiration through sale or re-lease. CalFirst Bank also purchases finance receivables from the Leasing Companies and other third parties, and is expanding into commercial loans.  CalFirst Bank gathers deposits from a centralized location primarily through posting rates on the Internet.
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
This Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, information concerning our possible future consolidated results of operations, business and growth strategies, financing plans, our competitive position and the effects of competition.  Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by forward-looking words such as "anticipate", "believe", "could", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "plan", "may", "should", "will", "would", "project" and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to us and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, and certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Some of the risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results or performance to differ materially from such forward-looking statements are included in "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of this report. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement and the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which they were made.

Leasing Activities

The Company leases and finances most capital assets used by businesses and organizations, with a focus on high technology equipment and software systems. The leases are structured individually and can provide end-of-term options to accommodate a variety of our customers' objectives.  Approximately 39% and 36% of the leases booked in fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively, involved computer workstations and networks, mid-range computers, computer automated design systems and computer software. Other major property groups during fiscal 2007 included manufacturing equipment (17%), furniture and fixtures (13%), transportation (10%) yellow equipment (6%), and telecommunications systems (4%).

Computer Systems. Advances in technology, including the continually expanding capabilities of computer systems and the Internet, have led to ongoing demand for more powerful computer servers and communications networks. Computer networks typically consist of a central server, which may be a mid-range computer or high-end microcomputer, multiple personal computers and workstations, network communications hardware and software, printers and associated products.  Computer networks generally range in cost from $100,000 to $3,000,000.  The computer systems and network products leased are manufactured by Apple Computers, Inc. ("Apple"), Cisco Systems, Inc. ("Cisco"), Dell Inc. ("Dell"), Gateway, Inc. ("Gateway"), Hewlett-Packard Company ("HP"), International Business Machines Corporation ("IBM"), Lenova Group, Ltd and Sun Microsystems, Inc. ("Sun"), among many others.

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Software.  Specialized application software packages and operating system software products represent a significant portion of property leased. These application software packages typically range in cost from $50,000 to $1,000,000.  In addition to leasing stand-alone software packages, an increasing percentage of the cost of computer systems and networks consists of operating and application software. The software leased is acquired from vendors such as Microsoft Corporation, Oracle Corporation, Jenzabar, Inc., Parametric Technology Corporation, Infor Global Solutions, MSC Software Corporation, and SAP AG, among many others.

Other Electronic and Production Equipment. Advances in technology have expanded the scope of other computer-based equipment utilized by our customer base.  Leased property includes automated manufacturing and distribution management systems that include complex computer controlled manufacturing and production systems, printing presses and warehouse distribution systems. Telecommunications systems include digital private branch equipment and switching equipment and more recently has expanded toward Voice over Internet Protocol ("VoIP") systems, wireless networks and satellite tracking systems.  Retail point-of-sale and inventory tracking systems often integrate computers, scanners and software. Other electronic equipment leased include ultrasound and imaging systems, computer-based patient monitoring systems, testing equipment, and copying equipment.

A wide variety of personal property in the "non-high technology" area, including machine tools, school buses, trucks, exercise equipment and office and dormitory furniture are also leased.

Marketing Strategy
 
 The Company's subsidiaries market through centralized marketing programs and direct delivery channels, including the telephone, the Internet, facsimile and express mail. The marketing programs include a confidential database of current and potential users of business property, a training program to introduce new marketing employees to leasing, and an in-house computer and telecommunications system. The marketing programs have been augmented through the expanded use of web sites and email to identify and communicate with potential customers.

The Company believes that a centralized marketing program is more cost effective than field sales representatives. Marketing through the telephone or the Internet, rather than through field sales representatives, has enabled us to limit selling, general and administrative expenses and allows the Company to offer more competitive lease rates to customers.

Potential customers are identified through a variety of methods. Lists of target market participants and computer users are purchased from private sources, direct mail and telephone campaigns are conducted to generate sales leads, and proprietary records of contacts made with potential customers are maintained by sales professionals. Prospect management software is utilized to enhance the productivity of the sales force. Specific information about potential customers is entered into a confidential database accessible to sales professionals and their managers. As potential customers are contacted, the database is updated and supplemented with information about what computer and other property they are using, related lease expiration dates and any future system needs or replacement plans. The database allows sales professionals to efficiently identify the most likely purchaser or lessee of capital assets and to concentrate efforts on these prospective customers.

The databases, combined with the respective prospect management software and an integrated in-house telecommunications system, permit sales management to monitor account executive activity, daily prospect status and pricing information. The ability to monitor account activity and offer immediate assistance in negotiating or pricing a transaction makes it possible to be responsive to customers and prospects.

Capital Leases

Leases are generally for initial terms ranging from two to five years. Substantially all leases are non-cancelable "net" leases which contain "hell-or-high-water" provisions under which the lessee must make all lease payments regardless of any defects in the property, and which require the lessee to maintain and service the property, insure the property against casualty loss and pay all property, sales and other taxes. The Leasing Companies or the Bank retain ownership of the property they lease, and in the event of default by the lessee, they, or the lender to whom the lease may have been assigned, may declare the lessee in default, accelerate all lease payments due under the lease and pursue other available remedies, including repossession of the property. Upon the expiration of the leases, the lessee typically has an option, which is dependent upon each lease's defined end of term options, to either purchase the property at a negotiated price, or in the case of a "conditional sales contract," at a predetermined minimum price, or to renew the lease. If the original lessee does not exercise the purchase option, once the leased property is returned, the Leasing Companies or CalFirst Bank will seek to sell the leased property.  The terms of the software leases are substantially similar to equipment leases.

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The Leasing Companies and CalFirst Bank conduct their leasing business in a manner designed to minimize risk, however, they are subject to risks through their investment in lease receivables held in their own portfolio, lease transactions in process, and residual investments. The Leasing Companies and CalFirst Bank do not purchase leased property until they have received a binding non-cancelable lease from the customer.  A portion of the Leasing Companies' lease originations are discounted to banks or finance companies, including CalFirst Bank, on a non-recourse basis at fixed interest rates that reflect the customers' financial condition. The lender to which a lease has been assigned has no recourse against the Leasing Companies, unless the Leasing Companies are in default under the terms of the agreement by which the lease was assigned.  The institution to which a lease has been assigned may take title to the leased property, but only in the event the lessee fails to make lease payments or otherwise defaults under the terms of the lease. If this occurs, the Leasing Companies may not realize their residual investment in the leased property.

Lease Portfolio

The Company has pursued a strategy of retaining lease transactions in its own portfolios.  During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005, 97%, 91% and 93%, respectively, of the total dollar amount of new leases completed by the Company's subsidiaries were retained in the Company's portfolios, with 3%, 9% and 7% for fiscal years 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively, of such leases discounted to unaffiliated financial institutions. Approximately 33% and 30% of the new leases booked by the Leasing Companies were assigned to CalFirst Bank during fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively.

The Leasing Companies apply a portfolio management system intended to develop portfolios with different risk/reward profiles. Each lease transaction held by the Leasing Companies must meet or exceed certain credit or profitability requirements established, on a case-by-case basis, by the credit committee for the portfolio. Through the use of non-recourse financing, the Leasing Companies avoid risks that do not meet their risk/reward requirements. Certain portfolios hold leases where the credit profile of the lessee or the value of the underlying leased property is not acceptable to other financial institutions.  At June 30, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the discounted minimum lease payments receivable related to leases retained in the Leasing Companies' portfolio amounted to $97.2 million, $103.2 million and $107.9 million, respectively. Such amounts represented 44%, 51% and 61% of the Company's total investment in discounted lease payments receivable at June 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

The Bank's strategy is to develop a conservative, diversified portfolio of leases with high credit quality lessees. The Bank's credit committee has established underwriting standards and criteria for the lease portfolio and monitors the portfolio on an ongoing basis. The Bank performs an independent credit analysis and due diligence on each lease transaction originated or purchased. The committee applies the same underwriting standards to all leases, regardless of how they are sourced. At June 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005, the Bank's investment in discounted lease payments receivable amounted to $124.8 million, $101.1 million and $68.0 million or 56%, 49% and 39%, respectively, of the Company's total portfolio.  Of such amounts, approximately 63%, 62% and 74%, respectively, represented leases originated directly by the Bank.

Through its lease purchase operations, the Bank purchases lease receivables on a non-recourse basis at fixed interest rates that reflect the proposed lessee's financial condition and current market conditions. The Bank does not assume any obligations as lessor for these transactions, and the original lessor retains ownership of any underlying asset, with the Bank taking a priority first lien position. The Bank verifies the completeness of all lease documentation prior to purchase, to confirm that all documentation is correct and held, that liens have been perfected, and legal documentation has been filed as appropriate. Pursuant to the Bank's operating plan approved by regulators, no more than 50% of its lease portfolio will represent purchases of lease receivables from the Leasing Companies.

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The Leasing Companies and the Bank often make payments to purchase leased property prior to the commencement of the lease.  The disbursements for such lease transactions in process are generally made to facilitate the property implementation schedule of the lessees.  The lessee generally is contractually obligated to make rental payments during the period that the transaction is in process, and obligated to reimburse the Leasing Companies or the Bank for all disbursements under certain circumstances.  Income is not recognized while a transaction is in process and prior to the commencement of the lease. At June 30, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the Company's total investment in property acquired for transactions in process amounted to $34.7 million, $41.7 million and $34.1 million, respectively. Of such amounts, approximately 81%, 76% and 76%, respectively, for each year related to the Leasing Companies, with the balance held by CalFirst Bank.

 Credit Risk Management

The Company's strategy for credit risk management includes stringent credit authority centered at the most senior levels of management. The strategy also emphasizes diversification on both a geographic and customer level, and spreading risk across a breadth of leases while minimizing the risk to any one area. The credit process includes a policy of classifying all leases in accordance with a risk rating classification system, monitoring changes in the risk ratings of lessees, identification of problem leases and special procedures for the collection of problem leases. The lease classification system is consistent with regulatory models under which leases may be rated as "pass", "special mention", "substandard", "doubtful" or "loss".

The day-to-day management and oversight of the Leasing Companies' portfolios is conducted by an Asset Management ("AM") group that reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The AM group monitors the performance of all leases held in the Leasing Companies' portfolio, transactions in process as well as lease transactions assigned to lenders, if the Leasing Companies retain a residual investment in the leased property subject to the lease. The AM group conducts an ongoing review of all leases 10 or more days delinquent. The AM group contacts the lessee directly and generally sends the lessee a notice of non-payment within 15 days after the due date. In the event that payment is not then received, senior management becomes involved. Delinquent leases are coded in the AM tracking system in order to provide management visibility, periodic reporting, and appropriate reserves. Legal recourse is considered and promptly undertaken if alternative resolutions are not obtained.  At 90 days past due, leases will be placed on non-accrual status such that interest income related to the lease no longer accretes into income.

The Bank internally funds all Bank originations and lease purchases, and consequently, the Bank retains the credit risk on such leases.  The AM group at the Leasing Companies provides servicing to the Bank and, as servicer, maintains a delinquency reporting and monitoring system to identify potential problems in the Bank's portfolio early, and provide Bank management with information in a timely manner.  Strategies similar to those used on the Leasing Companies' portfolio are utilized by the Bank.

The Bank has developed policies and procedures for identifying and qualifying third-party lessors. In sourcing third-party lease originations, the Bank will target those seasoned leasing companies whose principals are determined to be reputable, ethical and experienced with positive leasing operations histories.  The Bank's due diligence, including background checks, qualifications verification and credit evaluation of the lessor firm and its principals, is considered to be as important as that conducted for each lessee.

Allowance for Lease Losses

The allowance for lease losses is an estimate of probable and assessable losses in the Company's lease portfolios applying the principles of SFAS 5, "Accounting for Contingencies," SFAS 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan," and SFAS 118, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan - Income Recognition and Disclosures." The allowance recorded is based on a quarterly review of all leases outstanding and transactions in process. The determination of the appropriate amount of any provision is based on management's judgment at that time and takes into consideration all known relevant internal and external factors that may affect the lease portfolio. The primary responsibility for setting reserves resides with the Chief Financial Officer, who reports quarterly to the Company's Audit Committee and Board of Directors regarding overall asset quality, problem leases and the adequacy of valuation allowances.

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The Company individually analyzes the net book value of each non-performing or problem lease to determine whether the carrying value is less than or equal to the expected recovery anticipated to be derived from lease payments, additional collateral or residual realization. The amount estimated as unrecoverable is recognized as a reserve specifically identified for the lease. An analysis of the remaining portfolio is conducted, taking into account recent loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, levels of delinquencies, adverse situations that may affect lessees' ability to repay, trends in volume and current and anticipated economic conditions in the market. This portfolio analysis includes a stratification of the lease portfolio by risk classification and estimation of potential losses based on risk classification. The composition of the portfolio based on risk ratings is monitored, and changes in the overall risk profile of the portfolio is factored into the evaluation of inherent risks in the portfolio. Regardless of the extent of the Company's analysis of customer performance or portfolio evaluation, certain inherent but undetected losses are probable within the lease portfolio. This is due to several factors including inherent delays in obtaining information regarding a lessee's financial condition or change in business conditions; the judgmental nature of individual lease evaluations and classification, and the interpretation of economic trends; volatility of economic or customer-specific conditions affecting the identification and estimation of losses and the sensitivity of assumptions utilized to establish allowances for leases, among other factors. Therefore, an estimated inherent loss not based directly on the specific problem assets is recorded as an unallocated allowance.  The level of such unallocated allowance is determined based on a review of prior years' loss experience, and may vary depending on general market conditions. The aggregate allowance in any one period is apportioned between allowance for doubtful accounts and allowance for valuation of residual value.

Bank management reports monthly to the Bank's Board of Directors regarding overall asset quality, the adequacy of valuation allowances and adherence to policies and procedures regarding asset classification and valuation. A key component to the evaluation is the internal lease classification process.  The Bank's classification of its assets and the amount of its valuation allowances are subject to review by regulators who can order the establishment of additional loss allowances.

Commercial Loans

During fiscal 2007, CalFirst Bank obtained authorization to expand its product offerings to include commercial loans. Loans would be targeted primarily to existing Bank and Leasing Companies' relationships. CalFirst Bank believes that commercial loans are a complementary product that will leverage existing relationships, improve customer longevity and potentially provide an additional source for bank deposits.  Commercial loan products will include lines of credit, term loans and commercial mortgages. Most commercial loans will be secured by a first priority filing on the customer's assets, including accounts receivable and inventory, capital equipment or commercial real estate, but unsecured loans or lines of credit may be extended, depending on the nature of the credit. Commercial loans will be of durations similar to leases, with fixed or floating rates, and generally will be over $1 million in size.

The Bank's existing underwriting standards will continue to be maintained in accordance with its existing credit policies. Loan operations will be administered by existing staff, including documentation, lien perfection, funding, payments and collections. The Bank's current computer systems are capable of fully processing loans and have the requisite connectivity to the Company's accounting, customer service and collections processes.

CalFirst Bank began actively marketing commercial loans during the last half of fiscal 2007, although no loans were closed during the year. The first meaningful loans are expected to be booked during the first quarter of fiscal 2008.  The volume of loan transactions over the next year is expected to be relatively small.
 
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Banking Operations

The Bank is focused on gathering deposits from depositors nationwide for the primary purpose of funding its investment in capital leases and loans. The Bank's strategy is to be a low cost producer through marketing its products and services directly to end-users. The Bank believes that its operating costs generally will be lower than those of traditional "bricks and mortar" banks because it does not have the expense of a traditional branch network to generate deposits and conduct operations.

Deposit Products

The Bank's deposits have been gathered primarily through the Internet. Other strategies to identify depositors are through direct mail, telephone campaigns, purchase of leads from private sources and more extensive print advertisements. The Bank offers two types of interest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts and three (3) month to three (3) year certificates of deposit ("CDs") to taxable and IRA depositors. CDs are offered with varying maturities in order to achieve a fair approximation or match of the average life of the Bank's lease portfolio.  With leases generally providing for fixed rental rates, a matching fixed rate CD book is intended to allow the Bank to minimize interest rate fluctuation risk. The Bank generally offers interest rates on deposit accounts that are higher than the national average.

To open a new account, a customer can complete an on-line enrollment form on the Bank's Web site, or can call the Bank's toll-free customer service number and open an account telephonically. Signature cards and deposits are then mailed to the Bank. Customers can make deposits by wire transfer, via direct deposit programs, or by mail. No teller line is maintained. The Bank's customers have 24-hour access to account information. Customers can view their banking records and current balances, and transfer funds between accounts through the use of personal computers.  They can also pay bills on-line. Each customer automatically receives a free ATM card upon opening an account. In order to obtain cash, the Bank's customers use other banks' automated teller machines that are affiliated with the PlusTM system. The Bank generally will reimburse customers for some portion of any ATM fees charged by other financial institutions. The Bank believes that any inconvenience resulting from the Bank not maintaining automated teller machines or a local branch office will be offset by the Bank's higher investment yields and lower banking fees.

As part of the Bank's entry into broader services for commercial customers, CalFirst Bank has undertaken a plan to provide on-line cash management services for its commercial loan customers. Leveraging on its existing Internet banking platform, the Bank will be implementing remote deposit capture systems at selected customer sites. Customers will be provided with a desktop scanner that will allow the customer to scan items for deposit and electronically send images of the items securely to the Bank's electronic banking system.  These systems are attractive to commercial customers who will be able to perform more banking functions on-site, avoid courier and other costs and enhance cash flow through faster access to payments received. The Bank believes this innovative service will provide an advantage in growing the commercial loan and deposit base.  No remote deposit capture systems have been installed to date, and the initial installation is not expected to occur until the second quarter of fiscal 2008.
 
 Operations

The Bank's operations have been developed by outsourcing certain principal operational functions to leading bank industry service providers and by sharing established systems utilized by the Leasing Companies or the Company. Outsourced systems include the Bank's core processing and electronic banking system, electronic bill payment systems and depositary services, including item processing.  The Bank believes it benefits from the service provider's expertise and investments in developing technology. A critical element to the Bank's success is the ability to provide secure transmission of confidential information over the Internet. The Bank's service providers utilize sophisticated technology to provide maximum security. All banking transactions are encrypted and all transactions are routed from the Internet server through a "firewall" that limits access to the Bank's and service provider's systems. Systems are in place to detect attempts by third parties to access other users' accounts and feature a high degree of physical security, secure modem access, service continuity and transaction monitoring. During fiscal 2007, the Bank implemented two-factor authentication security to its Internet banking procedures and platform.

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The Leasing Companies provide certain services to the Bank pursuant to formal agreements, including servicing the Bank's lease portfolio on the Bank's behalf.

Investments

In addition to leases, the Company had total investments of $48.7 million at June 30, 2007, which includes interest-earning deposits with banks, money market securities, federal funds sold, Federal Reserve Bank stock and other investments, compared to $41.9 million at June 30, 2006.  The Company is also authorized to invest in high-quality United States agency obligations, mortgage pool securities, and investment grade corporate bonds.

Customers

Leasing customers are primarily middle-market companies, subsidiaries and divisions of Fortune 1000 companies, private and state-related educational institutions, municipalities and other not-for-profit organizations and institutions located throughout the United States. The Company does not believe the loss of any one customer would have a material adverse effect on its operations taken as a whole.

The Bank's deposit customers are individuals from across the nation who place a substantial portion of their savings in safe, government-insured investments and businesses that spread their liquid investments among a breadth of banks in order to ensure that they are government insured. Such depositors are seeking to maximize their interest income and, therefore, are more inclined to move their investments to a bank that offers the highest yield regardless of the geographic location of the depository.

Competition

The Company competes for the lease financing of capital assets with other independent leasing companies, commercial finance companies, banks and other financial institutions, credit companies affiliated with equipment manufacturers, such as IBM, Dell, and HP, and equipment brokers and dealers. Many of the Company's competitors have substantially greater resources, capital, and more extensive and diversified operations than the Company. The Company believes that the principal competitive factors are rate, responsiveness to customer needs, flexibility in structuring lease financing arrangements, financial technical proficiency and the offering of a broad range of lease financing options. The level of competition varies depending upon market and economic conditions, the interest rate environment, and availability of capital. Competition has increased in recent years as developments in the capital markets, and particularly the expansion of the securitization market, has increased access to capital to certain lenders that offer aggressive lease rates. Competition has also been heightened as credit companies affiliated with manufacturers have become more aggressive with respect to the financing terms offered.

The Bank competes with other banks and financial institutions to attract deposits. As a new entity, the Bank faces competition from established local and regional banks and savings and loan institutions. Many of them have larger customer bases, greater name recognition and brand awareness, greater financial and other resources and longer operating histories. The market for Internet banking has seen increased competition over the past several years as large national banks have deployed and aggressively promoted their own on-line banking platforms. These competitors have improved the functionality, dropped the fees and increased rates offered on on-line deposit accounts. Additionally, new competitors and competitive factors are likely to emerge with the continued development of Internet banking.

Supervision and Regulation

The Company is a bank holding company within the meaning of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, and is registered with, regulated and examined by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "FRB"). In addition to the regulation of the Company, the Bank is subject to extensive regulation and periodic examination, principally by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC"). The Bank's deposits are insured up to $100,000 by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") and the Bank is a member bank within the San Francisco Federal Reserve district.

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The Bank Holding Company Act, the Federal Reserve Act, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Act subject the Company and the Bank to a number of laws and regulations. The primary concern of banking regulation is "Safety and Soundness" with an emphasis on asset quality and capital adequacy. These laws and regulations also encompasses a broad range of other regulatory concerns including insider transactions, the adequacy of the allowance for lease losses, inter-company transactions, regulatory reporting, adequacy of systems of internal controls and limitations on permissible activities.  The federal banking agencies possess broad powers to take corrective action as deemed appropriate for an insured depository institution and its holding company. The FRB routinely examines the Company, which exam includes the Leasing Companies.  The OCC, which has primary supervisory authority over the Bank, regularly examines banks in such areas as reserves, loans, investments, management practices, and other aspects of operations. These examinations are designed for the protection of the Bank's depositors rather than the Company's shareholders. The Bank must furnish annual and quarterly reports to the OCC, which has the authority under the Financial Institutions Supervisory Act to prevent a national bank from engaging in an unsafe or unsound practice in conducting its business. Many of these laws and regulations have undergone significant change in recent years. Future changes to these laws and regulations, and other new financial services laws and regulations are likely, and cannot be predicted with certainty.

Under FRB policy, the Company is expected to serve as a source of financial and managerial strength to the Bank and, under appropriate circumstances, to commit resources to support the Bank. Certain loans by the Company to the Bank would be subordinate in right of payment to deposits in, and certain other indebtedness of, the Bank.

Among the regulations that affect the Company and the Bank are provisions of Section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act. Section 23A places limits on the amount of loans or extensions of credit the Bank may make to affiliates and the amount of assets purchased from affiliates, except for transactions exempted by the FRB. The aggregate of all of the above transactions is limited in amount, as to any one affiliate, to 10% of a bank's capital and surplus and, as to all affiliates combined, to 20% of a bank's capital and surplus. The Bank and the Company must also comply with certain provisions designed to avoid the Bank buying low-quality assets. The Company and the Bank are also subject to the provisions of Section 23B of the Federal Reserve Act which, among other things, prohibits an institution from engaging in transactions with affiliates unless the transactions are on terms substantially the same, or at least as favorable to the institution as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with non-affiliated companies. All services provided by the Company or its subsidiaries to the Bank are in accordance with this provision.

In December 2002, the FRB approved Regulation W ('Reg. W"), which implements, interprets and applies statutory provision in sections 23A and 23B, and became effective April 1, 2003. Under Reg. W, a bank does not have to comply with the quantitative limits of Section 23A when making a loan or extension of credit to an affiliate if 1) the extension of credit was originated by the affiliate; 2) the bank makes an independent evaluation of the creditworthiness of the borrower and commits to purchase the extension of credit before the affiliate makes or commits to make the extension of credit; 3) the bank does not make a blanket advance commitment to purchase loans from the affiliate and 4) the dollar amount of all purchases over any 12 month period by the bank from an affiliate does not represent more than 50% of that affiliate's credit extensions during such period. The Company believes the Bank's purchase of lease receivables from the Leasing Companies conform to the requirements of Reg. W. In addition, the Company has agreed with the FRB that the Bank's purchase of leases from the Leasing Companies will not exceed 50% of the Bank's lease portfolio.

At the time that Reg. W was published in December 2002, the FRB proposed for public comment an amendment to Reg. W that would limit the amount of extensions of credit that a bank could purchase from an affiliate to 100% of the bank's capital and surplus. If Reg. W is amended in accordance with this proposal, the ability of the Bank to purchase lease receivables from the Leasing Companies would be impacted. The final structure of Reg. W cannot be determined at this time, and there are no assurances that future regulations or interpretations from the FRB will not limit further or prohibit the Bank's purchases of leases from the Leasing Companies.

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In connection with its approval of the Company's purchase of the stock of the Bank, the FRB and the OCC required the Company and the Bank to make certain commitments with respect to the operation of the Bank. During fiscal 2006, in light of the Bank's achievement of profitability, the commitments were modified to include the following on an on-going basis: (i) the Bank and the Company have entered into a binding written agreement setting forth the Company's obligations to provide capital maintenance and liquidity support to the Bank, if and when necessary; (ii) the Bank must obtain prior approval from the OCC before implementing any significant deviation or change from its original operating plan; and (iii) the Company must comply with Reg. W.

Bank holding companies are subject to risk-based capital guidelines adopted by the FRB.  The Company currently is required to maintain (i) Tier 1 capital equal to at least six percent of its risk-weighted assets and (ii) total capital (the sum of Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital) equal to ten percent of risk-weighted assets. The FRB also requires the Company to maintain a minimum Tier 1 "leverage ratio" (measuring Tier 1 capital as a percentage of adjusted total assets) of at least five percent. At June 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company exceeded all these requirements.

The Bank is also subject to risk-based and leverage capital requirements mandated by the OCC. In general, banks are required to maintain a minimum ratio of qualifying total capital to risk-adjusted assets of 8% and a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-adjusted assets of 4%. In addition to the risk-based guidelines, banks are generally required to maintain a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to adjusted total assets, referred to as the leverage ratio, of 4%. At June 30, 2007 and 2006, the Bank had capital in excess of all minimum risk-based and leverage capital requirements.

Under the Community Reinvestment Act ("CRA"), the Bank has a continuing and affirmative obligation, consistent with safe and sound operation, to help meet the credit needs of their entire communities, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. CalFirst Bank is designated as a wholesale institution for CRA purposes. To evaluate the CRA performance of banks with this designation, regulatory agencies use the community development test. This includes an assessment of the level and nature of the Bank's community development lending, investments and services. The CRA requires the OCC, in connection with its examination of the Bank, to assess and assign one of four ratings to the Bank's record of meeting the credit needs of its community. The CRA also requires that the Bank publicly disclose their CRA ratings. During fiscal 2005, CalFirst Bank was subjected to its first CRA examination and received a "satisfactory" rating on the CRA performance evaluation.

The principal source of cash flow to the Company, including cash flow to pay dividends on its common shares, is dividends from its subsidiaries and fees for services rendered to its subsidiaries. Various statutory and regulatory provisions limit the amount of dividends or fees that may be paid to the Company by the Bank. The Company does not depend on the Bank for such amounts, and believes the Leasing Companies have sufficient cash flow and assets to meet the Company's requirements.

On November 12, 1999, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ("Gramm-Leach") became law. Gramm-Leach significantly changed the regulatory structure and oversight of the financial services industry. Most importantly for the Company and the Bank, Gramm-Leach established new requirements for financial institutions to provide new privacy protections to consumers. In June of 2000, the Federal banking agencies jointly adopted a final regulation providing for the implementation of these protections. It requires a financial institution to provide notice to customers about its privacy policies and practices, describes under what conditions a financial institution may disclose nonpublic personal information about consumers to non-affiliated third parties, and provides an "opt-out" method for consumers to prevent the financial institution from disclosing that information to non-affiliated third parties. Financial institutions were required to be in compliance with the final regulation by July 1, 2001, and the Bank and the Company believe that they were in compliance at such date, and continue to be in compliance.
 
 On October 26, 2001, the USA Patriot Act became law. The United States Treasury Department has issued a number of implementing regulations, which apply various requirements of the USA Patriot Act to financial institutions such as CalFirst Bank. These regulations impose obligations to maintain appropriate policies, procedures and controls to detect, prevent and report money laundering and terrorist financing and to verify the identity of customers. Failure of a financial institution to maintain and implement adequate programs to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, or to comply with all of the relevant laws or regulations, could have serious legal and reputational consequences. With its existing systems and controls required as an Internet bank, the Bank believes it complies with the USA Patriot Act.
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The commercial banking business is also influenced by the monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government and the policies of the FRB. The FRB implements national monetary policies through its management of the discount rate, the money supply, and reserve requirements on bank deposits. Indirectly, such policies and actions may impact the ability of non-bank financial institutions to compete with the Bank. Monetary policies of the FRB have had, and will continue to have, a significant effect on the operating results of financial institutions.  The nature and impact of any future changes in monetary or other policies of the FRB cannot be predicted.

The laws, regulations and policies affecting financial services businesses are continually under review by Congress and state legislatures and federal and state regulatory agencies. From time to time, legislation is enacted which has the effect of increasing the cost of doing business, limiting or expanding permissible activities or affecting the competitive balance between banks and other financial intermediaries. Proposals to change the laws and regulations governing the operations and taxation of banks, bank holding companies and other financial intermediaries are frequently made in Congress, in the California legislature and before various bank regulatory agencies and other professional agencies. Changes in the laws, regulations or policies that impact the Company cannot necessarily be predicted, and they may have a material effect on the business and earnings of the Company.

Employees

The Company and its subsidiaries had 194 employees as of June 30, 2007, including 129 sales managers and account executives and 23 professionals engaged in finance and credit.  None of the Company's employees are represented by a labor union. The Company believes that its relations with its employees are satisfactory.

Available Information

Our Internet address is www.calfirstbancorp.com. There we make available, by link to the SEC, our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports, as soon as reasonably practical after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the SEC. Our SEC reports can be accessed through the Investor Information section of our Web site. Our Corporate Governance Guidelines and our Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Management are available for viewing and printing under the Corporate Governance section of our Internet site. The information found on our Web site is not part of this or any other report we file with or furnish to the SEC and is not incorporated by reference herein.

ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS

There are a number of factors, including those specified below, that may adversely affect the Company's business, financial results or stock price. Additional risks that the Company currently does not know about or currently views as immaterial may also affect the Company's business or adversely impact its financial results or stock price.

Industry Risk Factors

The Company's business and financial results are subject to general business and economic conditions. The Company's business activities and earnings are affected by general business conditions in the United States. An economic downturn could result in a deterioration of credit quality of lessees, a change in the allowance for lease losses, or reduced demand for leasing capital assets. Changes in the financial performance and condition of lessees could negatively affect the repayment of receivables. In addition, changes in securities markets and monetary fluctuations could adversely affect the availability and terms of funding necessary to meet the Company's liquidity needs.

Changes in the domestic interest rate environment could reduce the Company's net direct finance and interest income. The Company's net direct finance and interest income, which is the difference between income earned on leases and investments and interest expense paid on deposits, is affected by market rates of interest, which in turn are affected by prevailing economic conditions, by the fiscal and monetary policies of the federal government and by the policies of various regulatory agencies.

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Disruptions in the domestic credit markets and interest rate environment, including changes in interest spreads and the yield curve, could reduce net interest income. Higher interest rates and the inability to access capital markets could negatively affect certain customers and result in increased lease losses.

Changes in the laws, regulations and policies governing financial services companies could alter the Company's business environment and adversely affect operations. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System regulates the supply of money and credit in the United States. Its fiscal and monetary policies determine in a large part the Company's cost of funds and the return that can be earned on leases and investments, both of which affect the Company's net direct finance and interest income.

The Company and the Bank are regulated by governmental entities. This regulation is to protect depositors, federal deposit insurance funds and the banking system as a whole. Changes in statutes, regulations or policies could affect the Company in substantial and unpredictable ways. The Company cannot predict whether any potential legislation will be enacted, and if enacted, the effect that it or any regulations would have on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.

The financial services industry is highly competitive, and competitive pressures could intensify and adversely affect the Company's financial results. The Company operates in a highly competitive industry that could become even more competitive as a result of legislative, regulatory and technological changes. The Company competes with other commercial banks, savings and lease associations, mutual savings banks, finance companies, credit unions and investment companies, many of which have greater resources than the Company.

Acts or threats of terrorism and political or military actions taken by the United States or other governments could adversely affect general economic or industry conditions.

Company Risk Factors

The Company's allowance for lease losses may not be adequate to cover actual losses. The Company's subsidiaries have retained over 90% of lease transactions in their own portfolios, which has increased the exposure to credit risk. The Company maintains an allowance for lease losses to provide for probable and estimatable losses in the portfolio. The Company's allowance for lease losses is based on its historical experience as well as an evaluation of the risks associated with its lease portfolio, including the size and composition of the lease portfolio, current economic conditions and concentrations within the portfolio. The allowance for lease losses may not be adequate to cover losses resulting from unanticipated adverse changes in the economy or the financial markets. If the credit quality of the customer base materially decreases, or if the reserve for lease losses is not adequate, future provisions for lease losses could materially and adversely affect financial results.

The Company may suffer losses in its lease portfolio despite its underwriting practices. The Company seeks to mitigate the risks inherent in its lease portfolio by adhering to specific credit practices. Although the Company believes that its criteria are appropriate for the various kinds of leases it makes, the Company may incur losses on leases that meet these criteria.

The Company may be adversely affected by significant changes in interest rates.  CalFirst Bank has grown to represent 50% of the Company's assets, and bank deposits now exceed $100 million As a result, the Company's sensitivity to changes in interest rates has increased from historical levels. Although the Bank employs a matched funding strategy designed to correlate the repricing characteristics of assets with liabilities, the impact of interest rates movements is not always consistent during different market cycles, and changes in the costs for deposits and yields on assets may not coincide.

The change in residual value of leased assets may have an adverse impact on the Company's financial results. A portion of the Company's leases is subject to the risk that the residual value of the property under lease will be less than the Company's recorded value. Adverse changes in the residual value of leased assets can have a negative impact on the Company's financial results. The risk of changes in the realized value of the leased assets compared to recorded residual values depends on many factors outside of the Company's control.

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The financial services business involves significant operational risks. Operational risk is the risk of loss resulting from the Company's operations, including, but not limited to, the risk of fraud by employees or persons outside of the Company, the execution of unauthorized transactions by employees, errors relating to transaction processing and technology, breaches of the internal control system and compliance requirements and business continuation and disaster recovery. This risk of loss also includes the potential legal actions that could arise as a result of an operational deficiency or as a result of noncompliance with applicable regulatory standards, adverse business decisions or their implementation, and customer attrition due to potential negative publicity. In the event of a breakdown in the internal control system, improper operation of systems or improper employee actions, the Company could suffer financial loss, face regulatory action and suffer damage to its reputation.
 
Quarterly operating results may fluctuate significantly.   Operating results may differ from quarter to quarter due to a variety of factors, including the volume and profitability of leased property being remarketed, the size and credit quality of the lease portfolio, the interest rate environment, the volume of new lease originations, including variations in the property mix and funding of such originations and economic conditions in general. The results of any quarter may not be indicative of results in the future.
 
Negative publicity could damage the Company's reputation and adversely impact its business and financial results. Reputation risk, or the risk to the Company's business from negative publicity, is inherent in the Company's business. Negative publicity can result from the Company's actual or alleged conduct in any number of activities, including leasing practices, corporate governance, and actions taken by government regulators in response to those activities. Negative publicity can adversely affect the Company's ability to keep and attract customers and can expose the Company to litigation and regulatory action.
 
The Company's reported financial results are subject to certain assumptions and estimates and management's selection of accounting method. The Company's management must exercise judgment in selecting and applying many accounting policies and methods so they comply with generally accepted accounting principles and reflect management's judgment of the most appropriate manner to report the Company's financial condition and results. In some cases, management may select an accounting policy which might be reasonable under the circumstances yet might result in the Company's reporting different results than would have been reported under a different alternative.

Certain accounting policies are critical to presenting the Company's financial condition and results. They require management to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments about matters that are uncertain. Materially different amounts could be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions or estimates. These critical accounting policies include the estimate of residual values, the allowance for lease losses, and income taxes.  For more information, refer to "Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates".
 
Changes in accounting standards could materially impact the Company's financial statements. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) may change the financial accounting and reporting standards that govern the preparation of the Company's financial statements. These changes can be hard to predict and can materially impact how the Company records and reports its financial condition and results of operations. In some cases, the Company could be required to apply a new or revised standard retroactively, resulting in the Company's restating prior period financial statements.
 
Loss of certain key officers would adversely affect the Company's business.The Company's business and operating results are substantially dependent on the certain key employees, including the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President of Credit, Chief Financial Officer, the President and Chief Credit Officer of the Bank and certain key sales managers. The loss of the services of these individuals, particularly the Chief Executive Officer, would have a negative impact on the business because of their expertise and years of industry experience.

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The Company's business could suffer if the Company fails to attract and retain qualified people. The Company's success depends, in large part, on its ability to attract and retain key people. Competition for personnel in most activities the Company engages in can be intense. The Company may not be able to hire the best people or to keep them.

The Company relies on other companies to provide components of the Company's business infrastructure. Third party vendors provide certain components of the Company's business infrastructure, such as the Bank's core processing and electronic banking systems, item processing, and Internet connections. While the Company has selected these third party vendors carefully, it does not control their actions. Any problems caused by these third parties not providing the Company their services for any reason or their performing their services poorly, could adversely affect the Company's ability to deliver products and services to the Company's customers and otherwise to conduct its business. Replacing these third party vendors could also entail significant delay and expense.

A natural disaster could harm the Company's business. Natural disasters could harm the Company's operations directly through interference with communications, including the interruption or loss of the Company's websites, which would prevent the Company from gathering deposits, originating leases and processing and controlling its flow of business, as well as through the destruction of facilities and the Company's operational, financial and management information systems.

The Company faces systems failure risks as well as security risks, including "hacking" and "identity theft." The computer systems and network infrastructure the Company and others use could be vulnerable to unforeseen problems. These problems may arise in both our internally developed systems and the systems of our third-party service providers. Our operations are dependent upon our ability to protect computer equipment against damage from fire, power loss or telecommunication failure. Any damage or failure that causes an interruption in our operations could adversely affect our business and financial results. In addition, our computer systems and network infrastructure present security risks, and could be susceptible to hacking or identity theft.

The Company relies on dividends from its subsidiaries for its liquidity needs. The Company is a separate and distinct legal entity from the Leasing Companies and the Bank. The Company receives substantially all of its cash from dividends paid by the Leasing Companies. These dividends are the principal source of funds to pay dividends on the Company's stock. Various regulations limit the amount of dividends that the Bank may pay to the Company.

The Company's stock price can be volatile. The Company's stock price can fluctuate widely in response to a variety of factors, including: actual or anticipated variations in the Company's quarterly operating results; operating and stock price performance of other companies that investors deem comparable to the Company; news reports relating to trends, concerns and other issues in the financial services industry, and changes in government regulations. General market fluctuations, industry factors and general economic and political conditions and events, including terrorist attacks, economic slowdowns or recessions, interest rate changes, credit loss trends or currency fluctuations, could also cause the Company's stock price to decrease regardless of the Company's operating results. In addition, the volume of trading in the Company's stock is very limited and can result in fluctuations in prices between trades.

The Company is a "controlled company" as defined by NASDAQ, with over 50% of the stock held by the Chief Executive Officer, over 65% held by two senior executives and fewer than 100 shareholders of record.As a result, senior management has the ability to exercise significant influence over the Company's policies and business, and determine the outcome of corporate actions requiring stockholder approval. These actions may include, for example, the election of directors, the adoption of amendments to corporate documents, the approval of mergers, sales of assets and the continuation of the Company as a registered company with obligations to file periodic reports and other filings with the SEC.

ITEM 1B.  UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.

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ITEM 2.  PROPERTIES

At June 30, 2007, the Company and its subsidiaries occupied approximately 49,000 square feet of office space in Irvine, California leased from an unaffiliated party. The lease provides for monthly rental payments that average $92,708 from July 2007 through August 2008.

ITEM 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is sometimes named as a defendant in litigation relating to its business operations. Management does not expect the outcome of any existing suit to have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
 
None.

PART II

ITEM 5.  MARKET FOR COMPANY'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

The common stock of California First National Bancorp trades on the NASDAQ Global Market System under the symbol CFNB. The following high and low closing sale prices for the periods shown reflect inter-dealer prices without retail markup, markdown or commissions and may not necessarily reflect actual transactions.

   
For the years ended
 
   
June 30, 2007
   
June 30, 2006
 
   
High
   
Low
   
High
   
Low
 
First Quarter
  $
16.00
    $
13.96
    $
13.99
    $
11.19
 
Second Quarter
   
14.90
     
13.40
     
13.63
     
12.25
 
Third Quarter
   
14.15
     
12.89
     
14.46
     
12.75
 
Fourth Quarter
  $
15.42
    $
12.60
    $
16.00
    $
13.70
 

The Company had approximately 29 stockholders of record and in excess of 400 beneficial owners as of September 3, 2007.

The Board of Directors of the Company has adopted a policy of paying regular quarterly cash dividends, subject to an ongoing review of the Company's profitability, liquidity and future operating cash requirements. On December 15, 2004, the Company paid a special dividend of $2.00 per outstanding common share, which totaled $22.2 million, to stockholders of record on December 1, 2004. The Board of Directors approved an increase in the quarterly dividend from $.10 to $.11 per share in January 2006, and in January 2007, approved an increase in the quarterly dividend to $.12 per share.  For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the Company declared cash dividends totaling $.46, $.42 and $2.30, respectively, per common share.
 
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Common Stock Performance Graph
 
The graph below shows a comparison of the five-year cumulative return among the Company, the NASDAQ Composite Index and the Russell 2000. As required by Securities and Exchange Commission rules, total return in each case assumes the reinvestment of dividends paid.
 
 
 
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In April 2001, the Board of Directors authorized management, at its discretion, to repurchase up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock.  Since this authorization has no termination date, the Board of Directors reviews the authorization to repurchase common stock from time to time. During the year ended June 30, 2007, the Company repurchased 108,621 shares of common stock.  During the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company did not repurchase any common stock.  As of September 3, 2007, 504,335 shares remain available under this authorization.  The following table summarizes share repurchase activity for the quarter ended June 30, 2007:
 
Period
 
Total number
of shares
Purchased
   
Average price
paid per share
   
Maximum number of
shares that may yet be
Purchased under the plan
 
                   
April 1, 2007 - April 30, 2007
   
-
    $
-
     
602,956
 
May 1, 2007 - May 31, 2007
   
4,200
    $
14.69
     
598,756
 
June 1, 2007 - June 30, 2007
   
94,421
    $
14.67
     
504,335
 
     
98,621
    $
14.67
         

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table provides information about shares of the Company's Common Stock that may be issued upon the exercise of options under all of our existing equity compensation plans as of June 30, 2007.

 
Plan category
Number of shares of common
 stock to be issued
 upon exercise
of outstanding options (1)
 
Weighted average
 exercise price of
outstanding options
 
Number of shares of common stock
 remaining available for future
 issuance under equity
 compensation plans
 (excluding shares in first column)
Equity compensation plans
   approved by shareholders
860,229
 
$8.91
 
1,175,263      
Equity compensation plans
   not approved by shareholders
None
 
N/A
 
N/A
Total
860,229
 
$8.91
 
1,175,263  (1)

(1) 
The maximum number of shares that may be issued under the equity compensation plan increases each year by an amount equal to 1% of the total number of issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock as of June 30 of the fiscal year immediately preceding such fiscal year.

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ITEM 6.  SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following table sets forth selected financial data and operating information of the Company and its subsidiaries. The selected financial data should be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements and notes thereto and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition contained herein.

INCOME STATEMENT DATA
 
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30,
 
     (in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
2007
   
2006
   
2005
   
2004
   
2003
 
                               
Direct finance income
  $
24,846
    $
18,861
    $
15,496
    $
14,813
    $
15,657
 
Interest income on investments
   
2,057
     
1,329
     
1,009
     
578
     
1,068
 
    Total direct finance and interest income
   
26,903
     
20,190
     
16,505
     
15,391
     
16,725
 
Interest expense on deposits
   
4,706
     
2,593
     
1,054
     
430
     
237
 
Provision for lease losses
    (120 )    
482
     
359
     
164
     
554
 
     Net direct finance and interest income
                                       
     after provision for lease losses
   
22,317
     
17,115
     
15,092
     
14,797
     
15,934
 
                                         
Operating and sales-type lease income
   
4,430
     
4,498
     
4,379
     
5,255
     
6,384
 
Gain on sale of leases and leased property
   
3,561
     
10,390
     
8,961
     
9,625
     
7,926
 
Other fee income
   
1,171
     
780
     
1,091
     
930
     
876
 
  Total other income
   
9,162
     
15,668
     
14,431
     
15,810
     
15,186
 
                                         
Gross profit
   
31,479
     
32,783
     
29,523
     
30,607
     
31,120
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
15,466
     
15,278
     
16,039
     
15,388
     
13,672
 
Earnings before income taxes
   
16,013
     
17,505
     
13,484
     
15,219
     
17,448
 
Income taxes
   
6,125
     
6,783
     
5,057
     
5,859
     
6,717
 
Net earnings
  $
9,888
    $
10,722
    $
8,427
    $
9,360
    $
10,731
 
                                         
Diluted earnings per share
  $
0.86
    $
0.94
    $
0.74
    $
0.84
    $
0.96
 
Diluted common shares outstanding
   
11,534
     
11,461
     
11,340
     
11,190
     
11,223
 
                                         
Cash dividends per share
  $
0.46
    $
0.42
    $
2.30
    $
0.40
    $
0.16
 
Dividend payout ratio
    52.05 %     43.62 %     302.56 %     46.94 %     16.43 %
Return on average assets
    3.09 %     3.70 %     3.06 %     3.41 %     3.72 %
Return on average equity
    5.05 %     5.65 %     4.34 %     4.67 %     5.55 %

BALANCE SHEET DATA
 
AS OF JUNE 30,
 
     (in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
2007
   
2006
   
2005
   
2004
   
2003
 
                               
Cash and liquid securities
  $
47,630
    $
41,277
    $
44,226
    $
68,275
    $
67,340
 
Net investment in capital leases
   
231,830
     
213,956
     
187,432
     
153,075
     
146,396
 
Total assets
   
329,187
     
314,355
     
278,492
     
273,814
     
278,691
 
                                         
Demand, savings and time deposits
   
105,470
     
89,166
     
54,098
     
24,600
     
7,594
 
Non-recourse debt
   
6,239
     
8,424
     
8,405
     
17,541
     
40,056
 
Stockholders' equity
  $
197,667
    $
193,527
    $
186,738
    $
203,399
    $
197,276
 
                                         
Equity to total assets ratio
    60.05 %     61.56 %     67.05 %     74.28 %     70.79 %
Book value per common share
  $
17.75
    $
17.34
    $
16.83
    $
18.43
    $
18.04
 

 
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ITEM 7.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

General

The Company's results include the operations of CalFirst Leasing, Amplicon, and CalFirst Bank.  The Company's direct finance income includes interest income earned on the Company's investment in lease receivables and residuals. Other income primarily includes gains realized on the sale of leased property, income from sales-type and operating leases and gains realized on the sale of leases, and other fee income. Income from sales-type leases relates to the re-lease of off-lease property ("lease extensions") and new lease transactions that qualify as sales-type leases, generally where the fair value of the property subject to the lease differs from the Company's carrying cost. Income from operating leases generally involves lease extensions that are booked as operating leases rather than as a sales-type leases.

The Company's operating results are subject to quarterly fluctuations resulting from a variety of factors, including the volume and profitability of leased property being re-marketed through re-lease or sale, the size and credit quality of the lease portfolio, the interest rate environment, the volume of new lease originations, including variations in the mix and funding of such originations, and economic conditions in general. The Company's principal market risk exposure is interest rate risk, which is the exposure due to differences in the repricing characteristics of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The Company's interest-bearing liabilities represent about 34% of earning assets, and therefore, changes in interest rates in general have a greater impact on the income earned on the investment in lease receivables, securities and other interest earning assets, with less impact from higher or lower interest expense. Distortions in the yield curve can result in some impact on earnings due to the compression or widening of the difference between earning asset yields and funding costs.

The Company conducts its business in a manner designed to mitigate risks. However, the assumption of risk is a key source of earnings in the leasing and banking industries and the Company is subject to risks through its investment in lease receivables held in its own portfolio, lease transactions in process, and residual investments. The Company takes steps to manage risks through the implementation of strict credit management processes and on-going risk management review procedures.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of the Company's financial statements requires management to make certain critical accounting estimates that impact the stated amount of assets and liabilities at a financial statement date and the reported amount of income and expenses during a reporting period.  These accounting estimates are based on management's judgment and are considered to be critical because of their significance to the financial statements and the possibility that future events may differ from current judgments, or that the use of different assumptions could result in materially different estimates. The following is a description of the most critical accounting policies management applies, all of which require the use of accounting estimates and management's judgment, based on the relevant information available at the end of each period.

Allowance for Lease Losses -- The allowance for lease losses provides coverage for probable and estimatable losses in the Company's lease portfolios. The allowance recorded is based on a quarterly review of all leases outstanding and transactions in process. The determination of the appropriate amount of any provision is based on management's judgment at that time and takes into consideration all known relevant internal and external factors that may affect the lease portfolio, including levels of non-performing leases, lessees' financial condition, leased property values as well as general economic conditions and credit quality indicators. The Company's allowance includes an estimate of reserves needed to cover specifically identified lease losses and certain unidentified but inherent risks in the portfolio.

Residual Values -- For capital leases that qualify as direct financing leases, the aggregate lease payments receivable and estimated residual value, if any, are recorded on the balance sheet, net of unearned income and allowances, as net investment in capital leases. Of the volume of capital leases booked during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005, approximately 25.3%, 30.4% and 30.1%, respectively, were structured such that the Company owns the leased asset at the end of the term and therefore, the Company recorded a residual value. The residual value is an estimate for accounting purposes of the fair value of the leased property at lease termination and is determined at the inception of the lease based on the property leased and the terms and conditions of the underlying lease contract.  The realizability of any estimated residual value depends on future collateral values, contractual options available to the lessee, the credit of the lessee, market conditions and other subjective and qualitative factors.  The estimated residual values established at lease inception are periodically reviewed to determine if values are realizable and any identified losses are recognized at such time.

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Deferred Income Taxes and Valuation Allowance -- Deferred tax assets and liabilities result from temporary differences between the time income or expense items are recognized for financial statement purposes and for tax reporting. Such amounts are calculated using the enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The determination of current and deferred income taxes is based on complex analyses of many factors including interpretation of Federal and state income tax laws, the difference between tax and financial reporting basis of assets and liabilities (temporary differences), estimates of amounts due or owed such as the timing of reversals of temporary differences and current financial accounting standards. A valuation allowance is established if, based upon the relevant facts and circumstances, management believes that some or all of certain tax assets will not be realized.  The Company has open tax years that may in the future be subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities. Management periodically evaluates the adequacy of related valuation allowances, taking into account our open tax return positions, tax assessments received and tax law changes. The process of evaluating allowance accounts involves the use of estimates and a high degree of management judgment. Actual results could differ significantly from the estimates and interpretations used in determining the current and deferred income tax liabilities and reserves.

The Company's estimates are reviewed continuously to ensure reasonableness.  However, the amounts the Company may ultimately realize could differ from such estimated amounts.

Overview of Results, Trends and Outlook

Net earnings for the year ended June 30, 2007 of $9.9 million were down 7.8% from the $10.7 million from the prior year. The decline was due to over a 45% reduction in income from end of term transactions, partially offset by a 30.4% increase in net direct finance and interest income after provision for lease losses. Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") remained relatively flat for fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006. For the year ended June 30, 2007, new lease bookings of $155.4 million were below the $163.8 million booked in the prior year. Of the new leases booked during fiscal 2007, approximately 97% were retained in the Company's own portfolios, compared to 91% in fiscal 2006. Consequently, the net investment in capital leases of $231.8 million at June 30, 2007 increased 8% from June 30, 2006. The Bank accounted for almost all of the growth in assets, with the Bank's investment in capital leases of $127.5 million at June 30, 2007 representing 55% of the Company's consolidated investment. To fund this portfolio, the Bank's demand, money market and time deposits increased by 18% to $105.5 million from $89.2 million at June 30, 2006.

During fiscal 2007, the Company benefited from a rising interest rate environment, with the average yield on leases held in its own portfolio increasing by about 160 basis points. In addition, yields on cash and other interest-earning investments improved by 100 basis points. However, part of these gains was offset by the growth in deposits at the Bank and an increase in average interest rates paid by 100 basis points.

New lease transactions approved ("lease originations") of approximately $171 million during fiscal 2007 were down 8.2% from $187 million in fiscal 2006. However, the backlog of approved but un-booked leases at June 30, 2007 is about 4% above the level of a year ago.  Property acquired for transactions in process of $35 million was down 17% from to the level at June 30, 2006.

Looking forward to fiscal 2008, management will continue to focus efforts on expanding the volume of lease originations, but any such achievement is dependent upon economic and other circumstances that are beyond management's control. In addition, attention is being focused on the development of a commercial loan business, which is not expected to contribute meaningfully to asset growth during fiscal 2008. Based on the net investment in capital leases at June 30, 2007 and the current backlog of approved leases, the volume of leases estimated to be booked in 2008 should be in line with 2007. As a result, direct finance income should increase from the 2007 level, but the rate of growth is expected to be substantially below the rate experienced in fiscal 2007.  The Company's estimated residual values maturing over the next 12 months is $2.9 million at June 30, 2007, 15% below the $3.4 million at June 30, 2006 and compared to $5.6 million at June 30, 2005. As a result, management expects the decline in other income to be substantially less than in 2007. The ultimate growth in direct finance income or outcome with respect to the investment in residual values is subject to a variety of factors including the impact of credit markets, interest rates, lessee's financial condition and choices. All these factors are beyond management's control and therefore any expectations are subject to change.

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Consolidated Statement of Earnings Analysis

Summary -- For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, net earnings decreased 7.8% to $9.9 million, compared to $10.7 million for fiscal 2006.  Diluted earnings per share decreased 8.4% to $0.86 for fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, compared to $0.94 per share for fiscal 2006.  Net earnings reflect an increase in direct finance income and a reduction in the provision for lease losses offset by higher interest expense on deposits, and lower profits from end of term transactions.  SG&A expense levels remained flat.

Net Direct Finance and Interest Income  -- Net direct finance and interest income is the difference between interest earned on the investment in capital leases, securities and other interest earning investments and interest paid on deposits or other borrowings. Net direct finance and interest income is affected by changes in the volume and mix of interest earning assets and liabilities, the movement of interest rates, and funding and pricing strategies.

Net direct finance and interest income was $22.2 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 compared to $17.6 million for fiscal 2006 and $15.5 million in fiscal 2005.  The 26.1% increase in fiscal 2007 from fiscal 2006 was due to an increase of $6.0 million in direct finance income and $728,000 in interest income on cash and investments, offset by a $2.1 million increase in interest expense on deposits. The increase in direct finance income reflects a 13.2% increase in the average investment in capital leases directly held by the Company, and a 160 basis point improvement in average yields on such investment. The increase in interest income on cash and investments resulted from a 100 basis point increase in average yield and an 18% increase in the average balances.

The increase in net direct finance income in fiscal 2006 was due to an increase of $3.4 million in direct finance income and a $320,000 increase in interest income earned on cash and investments, offset by a $1.5 million increase in interest expense on deposits. The increase in direct finance income reflected an 18.3% increase in the average investment in capital leases directly held by the Company and a 20 basis point increase in average yields on such investment. The increase in interest income on cash and investments resulted from the increase in interest rates earned offset by a decrease in the level of average balances.
 
The following table presents the components of the increases (decreases) in net direct finance and interest income by volume and rate:

(in thousands)
 
2007 compared to 2006
   
2006 compared to 2005
 
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
Total
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
Total
 
Direct finance and interest income
                                   
Net investment in capital leases
  $
2,484
    $
3,501
    $
5,985
    $
2,875
    $
490
    $
3,365
 
Discounted lease rentals
   
8
      (5 )    
3
      (322 )     (50 )     (372 )
Federal funds sold
   
294 19
     
227
     
521
     
109 19
     
253
     
362
 
Investment securities
   
5
     
7
     
12
      (43 )    
7
      (36 )
Interest-earning deposits with banks
   
12
     
183
     
195
      (245 )    
239
      (6 )
Total finance and interest income
   
2,803
     
3,913
     
6,716
     
2,374
     
939
     
3,313
 
                                                 
Interest expense
                                               
Non-recourse debt
   
8
      (5 )    
3
      (322 )     (50 )     (372 )
Demand and savings deposits
    (167 )    
71
      (96 )    
88
     
114
     
202
 
Time deposits
   
1,364
     
845
     
2,209
     
704 314
     
633
     
1,337
 
Total interest expense
   
1,205
     
911
     
2,116
     
470
     
697
     
1,167
 
Net direct finance and interest income
  $
1,598
    $
3,002
    $
4,600
    $
1,904
    $
242
    $
2,146
 

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The following table presents the Company's average balance sheets, direct finance income and interest earned or interest paid, the related yields and rates on major categories of the Company's interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities:

   
Year ended June 30, 2007
 
Year ended June 30, 2006
 
Year ended June 30, 2005
 
   
Average
     
Yield/
 
Average
     
Yield/
 
Average
     
Yield/
 
Assets
 
Balance
 
Interest
 
Rate
 
Balance
 
Interest
 
Rate
 
Balance
 
Interest
 
Rate
 
Interest-earning assets
                                     
Interest-earning deposits with banks
 
 $  25,859
 
 $     826
 
3.2%
 
 $  25,376
 
 $     631
 
2.5%
 
 $  41,239
 
 $     637
 
1.5%
 
Federal funds sold
 
21,398
 
1,157
 
5.4%
 
14,619
 
636
 
4.4%
 
10,475
 
274
 
2.6%
 
Investment securities
 
1,350
 
74
 
5.5%
 
1,258
 
62
 
4.9%
 
2,231
 
98
 
4.4%
 
Net investment in capital leases
                                     
including discounted lease rentals (1)
 
233,403
 
25,316
 
10.8%
 
206,972
 
19,329
 
9.3%
 
180,224
 
16,335
 
9.1%
 
Total interest-earning assets
 
282,010
 
27,374
 
9.7%
 
248,225
 
20,658
 
8.3%
 
234,169
 
17,344
 
7.4%
 
Other assets
 
38,267
         
41,780
         
41,181
         
   
 $320,277
         
 $290,005
         
 $275,350
         
                                       
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
                                     
Interest-bearing liabilities
                                     
Demand and savings deposits
 
 $   7,041
 
318
 
4.5%
 
 $  11,817
 
414
 
3.5%
 
 $    8,336
 
211
 
2.5%
 
Time deposits
 
88,809
 
4,388
 
4.9%
 
54,627
 
2,179
 
4.0%
 
29,773
 
843
 
2.8%
 
Non-recourse debt
 
7,365
 
471
 
6.4%
 
7,239
 
468
 
6.5%
 
11,742
 
839
 
7.1%
 
Total interest-bearing liabilities
 
103,215
 
5,177
 
5.0%
 
73,683
 
3,061
 
4.2%
 
49,851
 
1,893
 
3.8%
 
Other liabilities
 
20,784
         
26,562
         
31,278
         
Shareholders' equity
 
196,278
         
189,760
         
194,221
         
   
 $320,277
         
 $290,005
         
 $275,350
         
Net interest income
     
 $22,197
         
 $17,597
         
 $15,451
     
Net direct finance and interest income to
                                     
average interest-earning assets
         
7.9%
         
7.1%
         
6.6%
 
Average interest-earning assets over
                                     
average interest-bearing liabilities
         
273.2%
         
336.9%
         
469.7%
 

(1) 
Direct finance income and interest expense on average discounted lease rentals and non-recourse debt of $7.4 million, $7.2 million and $11.7 million at June 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively, offset each other and do not contribute to the Company's net interest and finance income. Average balance is based on month-end balances, includes non-accrual leases, and is presented net of unearned income.

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Provision for Lease Losses  -- The Company recorded a negative provision for lease losses of $120,000 in fiscal 2007 due to a recovery of $633,000 received early in the year. Separate from this recovery, the deterioration in the credit quality of certain leases during the first nine months of the year required a provision of $513,000. The net recovery of $120,000 compared to a provision of $482,000 in fiscal 2006 and $359,000 in fiscal 2005. The provisions made in fiscal 2005 and fiscal 2006 primarily related to 14% growth in the net investment in capital leases in fiscal 2006 and 22% growth in fiscal 2005, along with some increase in the risk profile of the portfolio during fiscal 2005.

Other Income  -- Other income accounted for 29% of the Company's gross profit during the year ended June 30, 2007, compared to 48% during 2006 and 49% during 2005.  Total other income of $9.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2007 decreased $6.5 million, or 42%, from $15.7 million in 2006 and $5.3 million, or 37%, below the level earned in 2005.  The decrease in other income in fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006 primarily reflects a decrease of $6.8 million in gain on sale of leases and leased property as a significantly lower volume of leases came to the end of term during the period.  Operating and sales-type lease income declined $68,000, reflecting only a slight decrease in lease extensions when compared to the prior year.  Other fee income increased $391,000 to $1.2 million.

The increase in other income in fiscal 2006 compared to fiscal 2005 primarily reflected an increase of $1.4 million in gain on sale of leases and leased property as the volume of leased property sold on leases coming to end of term increased during the period. Operating and sales-type lease income increased by $119,000, reflecting only a slight increase in lease extensions when compared to the prior year. Other fee income decreased $311,000 to $780,000.

Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses -- The Company's selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") increased $188,000, or 1%, to $15.5 million recognized for the year ended June 30, 2007. This compared to SG&A expenses in fiscal 2006 of $15.3 million, which had decreased by $761,000, or 5%, from $16.0 million in fiscal 2005.  The increase in SG&A expenses during fiscal 2007 is due to higher costs resulting from the growth in the sales force, which offset the benefit from lower variable costs resulting from efforts to control costs.

The decrease in SG&A expenses during fiscal 2006 compared to fiscal 2005 is due to lower costs resulting from a slightly smaller sales force and lower variable costs resulting from efforts to control costs.  SG&A expenses in fiscal 2006 also reflect a lower deferral of initial direct costs of $3.6 million, compared to $4.0 million in fiscal 2005.

Income Taxes -- Income taxes were accrued at a tax rate of 38.25% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 compared to 38.75% for fiscal year ended June 30, 2006, and 38.5% for fiscal year ended June 30, 2005 representing the Company's estimated annual tax rates for each respective year. The income tax rate decreased in fiscal 2007 due in part to an increased volume of leases where interest earned is exempt from certain taxes. Tax-exempt leases represented approximately 8.1% of new lease bookings in fiscal 2007, compared to 7.7% during fiscal 2006 and 13% in fiscal 2005.

Financial Condition Analysis

Lease Portfolio Analysis

The Company currently funds a high percentage of new lease transactions internally, while only a small portion of leases are assigned to financial institutions. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, approximately 97% of the total dollar amount of new leases booked by the Company were held in its own portfolio, compared to 91% during fiscal 2006 and 93% during fiscal 2005. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, the Company's net investment in capital leases increased by $17.9 million. This increase includes a $17.8 million increase in the Company's investment in lease receivables, and a $108,000 increase in the investment in estimated residual values. The increase in the investment in capital leases is primarily due to the higher volume of new lease transactions retained by the Company, while the increase in investment in residual values is due to a slightly higher volume of residual values being booked on new leases on which the Company retains a residual investment than the volume of residual values being recognized at end of term.

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The Company often makes payments to purchase leased property prior to the commencement of the lease.  The disbursements for these lease transactions in process are generally made to facilitate the lessees' property implementation schedule. The lessee generally is contractually obligated by the lease to make rental payments directly to the Company during the period that the transaction is in process, and obligated to reimburse the Company for all disbursements under certain circumstances.  Income is not recognized while a transaction is in process and prior to the commencement of the lease. At June 30, 2007, the Company's investment in property acquired for transactions in process was $34.7 million, down from $41.7 million at June 30, 2006, but even with $34.1 million at June 30, 2005.

The Company's risk assets are comprised almost exclusively of leases for capital assets to businesses and other commercial or non-profit organizations. All leases are secured by the underlying property being leased. The Company's strategy is to develop lease portfolios with risk/reward profiles that meet its objectives. Through the use of non-recourse financing, the Company avoids risks that do not meet these requirements.  The strategy emphasizes diversification on both a geographic and customer level, and spreading the Company's risk across a breadth of leases while minimizing the risk to any one customer.  At June 30, 2007, no lessee accounted for more than 3% of the Company's net investment in capital leases, and two lessees combined represented less than 5% of the Company's net investment in capital leases.  The investment in capital leases is diversified by geographic regions, with the Company's portfolio spread across all fifty states. At June 30, 2007, California (16%) was the only state that represented more than 10% of the Company's net investment in capital leases. The Company has no exposure to foreign lessees. The Company's leases are with lessees in a wide spectrum of industries; however, at June 30, 2007 approximately 35% of the Company's net investment in capital leases was with public and private colleges, universities, elementary and secondary schools located throughout the United States. No other industry sector represented more than 10%.  The educational portfolio includes over 698 leases with over 343 different lessees. One university represented approximately 2% of the Company's net investment in capital leases. The Company believes the exposure to this sector is warranted based on the historically good credit profile of this group.

The Company monitors the performance of all leases held in its own portfolio, transactions in process, as well as lease transactions assigned to lenders, if the Company retains a residual investment in the leased property subject to those leases. An ongoing review of all leases ten or more days delinquent is conducted. Lessees who are delinquent with the Company or an assignee are coded in the Company's accounting and tracking systems in order to provide management visibility, periodic reporting, and appropriate reserves. The accrual of interest income on leases will be discontinued when the lessee becomes ninety days or more past due on its lease payments with the Company, unless the Company believes the investment is otherwise recoverable. Leases may be placed on non-accrual earlier if the Company has significant doubt about the ability of the lessee to meet its lease obligations, as evidenced by consistent delinquency, deterioration in the lessee's financial condition or other relevant factors.

The following table summarizes the Company's non-performing capital leases.

   
June 30,
 
Non-performing Capital Leases
 
2007
   
2006
   
2005
   
2004
   
2003
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Non-accrual leases
  $
1,133
    $
1,010
    $
945
    $
2,011
    $
3,979
 
Restructured leases
   
452
     
996
     
-
     
354
     
1,122
 
Leases past due 90 days (other than above)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
     Total non-performing capital leases
  $
1,585
    $
2,006
    $
945
    $
2,365
    $
5,101
 
Non-performing assets as % of net investment
                                       
     in capital leases before allowances
    0.7 %     0.9 %     0.5 %     1.5 %     3.4 %

Non-performing assets decreased during fiscal 2007 due primarily to write-offs taken and payments received.  The restructured lease balance continues to be influenced by Hurricane Katrina vicinity leases, which are characterized as restructured due to accommodations provided to the lessees affected in that area.  Direct finance income that would have been recorded had non-accrual leases at each respective fiscal year end been current in accordance with their original terms would have been $148,655, $46,395 and $96,429 during fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The amount of direct finance income actually recorded on non-performing capital leases was $173,620, $60,961 and $71,297 during fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

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In addition to the non-performing capital leases identified above, there were $733,000 of investment in capital leases at June 30, 2007 for which management has concerns regarding the ability of the lessees to continue to meet existing lease obligations, compared with $1.8 million at June 30, 2006.  This amount consists of leases classified as substandard or doubtful, or with lessees that currently are experiencing financial difficulties or that management believes may experience financial difficulties in the future. Although these leases have been identified as potential problem leases, they may never become non-performing. These potential problem leases are considered in the determination of the allowance for lease losses. The decrease in amount at June 30, 2007 reflects the pay-off of special mention credits from the prior year, which offset the addition of other substandard leases.
 
 Allowance for Lease Losses

The allowance for lease losses and the residual valuation allowance provide coverage for probable and estimatable losses in the Company's lease portfolios. The allowance recorded is based on a quarterly review of all leases outstanding and transactions in process. Lease receivables or residuals are charged off when they are deemed completely uncollectible. The determination of the appropriate amount of any provision is based on management's judgment at that time and takes into consideration all known relevant internal and external factors that may affect the lease portfolio.

Years Ended June 30,
 
2007
   
2006
   
2005
   
2004
   
2003
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
Property acquired for transactions in process before allowance
  $
34,788
    $
41,748
    $
34,120
    $
30,558
    $
20,365
 
Net investment in capital leases before allowance
   
235,106
     
217,525
     
190,859
     
156,458
     
150,609
 
   Net investment in "risk assets"
  $
269,894
    $
259,273
    $
224,979
    $
187,016
    $
170,974
 
                                         
Allowance for lease losses at beginning of year
  $
3,637
    $
3,495
    $
3,461
    $
4,291
    $
5,502
 
Charge-off of lease receivables
    (850 )     (391 )     (377 )     (1,359 )     (2,215 )
 Recovery of amounts previously written off
   
677
     
51
     
52
     
365
     
450
 
 Provision for lease losses
    (120 )    
482
     
359
     
164
     
554
 
 Allowance for lease losses at end of year
  $
3,344
    $
3,637
    $
3,495
    $
3,461
    $
4,291
 
Allowance for lease losses as percent of net
                                       
   investment in capital leases before allowances
    1.4 %     1.7 %     1.8 %     2.2 %     2.9 %
Allowance for lease losses as percent of net investment in "risk assets"
    1.2 %     1.4 %     1.6 %     1.9 %     2.5 %

The allowance for lease losses decreased to $3.34 million (1.4% of net investment in capital leases) at June 30, 2007 from $3.64 million (1.7% of net investment in capital leases) at June 30, 2006. The allowance at June 30, 2007 consisted of $912,900 allocated to specific accounts that were considered impaired and $2.43 million that was available to cover losses inherent in the portfolio. This compared to $752,900 allocated to specific impaired accounts at June 30, 2006 and $2.88 million that was available to cover losses inherent in the portfolio at such date.  The allowance allocated to specific accounts increased $160,000 while the unallocated allowance decreased $455,000 during fiscal 2007.  The decrease in the 2007 unallocated allowance reflects higher specific reserves provided for at the Leasing Companies, while most growth in lease portfolio has occurred within CalFirst Bank, which tends to be of higher credit quality, and therefore includes lower inherent losses. At June 30, 2007, the volume of transactions in process was down 17% from the end of the prior year, however the volume of unfunded lease commitments increased 19%.  Based on the above factors, the Company considers the allowance for doubtful accounts of $3.3 million at June 30, 2007 adequate to cover losses specifically identified as well as inherent in the lease portfolios. However, no assurance can be given that the Company will not, in any particular period, sustain lease losses that are sizeable in relation to the amount reserved, or that subsequent evaluations of the lease portfolio, in light of factors then prevailing, including economic conditions and the on-going credit review process, will not require significant increases in the allowance for lease losses. Among other factors, a continued economic slowdown may have an adverse impact on the adequacy of the allowance for lease losses by increasing credit risk and the risk of potential loss even further. As the Company has retained a significantly greater percentage of leases in its own portfolio, this creates increased exposure to delinquencies, repossessions, foreclosures and losses than the Company has historically experienced.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company funds its operating activities through internally generated funds, bank deposits, non-recourse debt, and as necessary, through access to credit facilities. At June 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company's cash and cash equivalents were $46.1 million and $40.7 million, respectively.  Stockholders' equity at June 30, 2007 was $197.7 million, or 60% of total assets, compared to $193.5 million, or 62% of total assets, at June 30, 2006.  At June 30, 2007, the Company and the Bank exceed their regulatory capital requirements and are considered "well-capitalized" under guidelines established by the FRB and the OCC.

Deposits at CalFirst Bank totaled $105.5 million at June 30, 2007, compared to $89.2 million at June 30, 2006. The $16.3 million increase was used to fund leases and maintain liquidity at the Bank.  Average deposit balances have risen steadily over the past three years commensurate with the growth in the Bank's lease portfolio.  The Bank is competitive with major institutions in terms of its structure of interest rates, and generally offers interest rates on deposit accounts that are higher than the national average.  Rates paid by the Bank on deposits have risen in varying degrees in response to the general increase in market rates. The following table presents average balances and average rates paid on deposits for years ended June 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005:

(dollars in thousands)
 
Years ended June 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
   
Average
   
Average
   
Average
   
Average
   
Average
   
Average
 
   
Balance
   
Rate Paid
   
Balance
   
Rate Paid
   
Balance
   
Rate Paid
 
Non-interest bearing demand deposits
  $
1,383
     
n/a
    $
1,202
     
n/a
    $
1,163
     
n/a
 
Interest-bearing demand deposits
   
70
      0.50 %    
48
      0.50 %    
95
      0.50 %
Savings deposits
   
6,971
      4.55 %    
11,769
      3.51 %    
8,241
      2.56 %
Time deposits less than $100,000
   
45,010
      4.91 %    
31,024
      3.94 %    
18,288
      2.88 %
Time deposits, $100,000 or more
  $
43,799
      4.97 %   $
23,603
      4.05 %   $
11,485
      2.75 %

The following table shows the maturities of certificates of deposits at the dates indicated:

   
June 30, 2007
 
   
Less than
   
Greater than
 
   
$100,000
   
$100,000
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Under 3 months
  $
6,917
    $
11,607
 
3 - 6 months
   
2,761
     
3,383
 
6 - 12 months
   
24,568
     
21,579
 
After 12 months
   
12,921
     
13,442
 
    $
47,167
    $
50,011
 

The Leasing Companies' capital expenditures for leased property purchases are sometimes financed by assigning certain base lease term payments to banks or other financial institutions, including CalFirst Bank.  The assigned lease payments are discounted at fixed rates such that the lease payments are sufficient to fully amortize the aggregate outstanding debt. At June 30, 2007, the Company had outstanding non-recourse debt aggregating $6.2 million relating to property under capital leases assigned to unaffiliated parties. In the past, the Company has been able to obtain adequate non-recourse funding commitments, and the Company believes it will be able to do so in the future.

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The Leasing Companies also have access to a $25 million line of credit with a bank ("Lender"). The purpose of the line is to provide resources as needed for investment in transactions in process and capital leases.  The agreement provides for borrowings based on the Lender's prime rate or LIBOR, at the Leasing Companies' option, requires a commitment fee on the unused line balance and allows for advances through March 31, 2008.  The agreement is unsecured; however, the Leasing Companies' obligations are guaranteed by the Company.  Under the provisions of the agreement, the Leasing Companies must maintain a minimum net worth and profitability. Pursuant to the agreement, the Leasing Companies are prohibited from repaying any indebtedness owed by them to the Company. A repayment of principle to the Company was made during fiscal 2007, and the Lender waived compliance with the covenant for the period in which it occurred. No borrowings have been made under this line of credit as of August 31, 2007.
 
 Contractual Obligations and Commitments

The following table summarizes various contractual obligations to make and receive future payments at June 30, 2007. Commitments to purchase property for unfunded leases are binding and generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses. Since the Company expects some of the commitments to expire without being funded, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent the Company's future liquidity requirements.

   
Due by Period
 
         
Less Than
         
After
 
Contractual Obligations
 
Total
   
1 Year
   
1-5 Years
   
5 Years
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
Time deposits less than $100,000
  $
47,167
    $
34,246
    $
12,921
    $
-
 
Time deposits $100,000 or more
   
50,011
     
36,569
     
13,442
     
-
 
Deposits without a stated maturity
   
8,292
     
8,292
     
-
     
-
 
Operating lease rental expense
   
1,298
     
1,112
     
186
     
-
 
Lease property purchases (1), (2)
   
85,310
     
85,310
     
-
     
-
 
     Total contractual commitments
  $
192,078
    $
165,529
    $
26,549
    $
-
 
 
                               
Contractual Cash Receipts                                
                                 
Lease payments receivable (3)
  $
253,802
    $
109,482
    $
143,725
    $
595
 
Cash and cash equivalents
   
46,122
     
46,122
     
-
     
-
 
  Total projected cash availability
   
299,924
     
155,604
     
143,725
     
595
 
                                 
Net projected cash inflow
  $
107,846
    $ (9,925 )   $
117,176
    $
595
 
 

(1) 
Disbursements to purchase property on approved leases are estimated to be completed within one year, but it is likely that some portion could be deferred to fiscal 2009.
(2) 
Does not include amounts to be received related to transactions-in-process already funded and the unfunded lease property purchases included above, which together aggregate to $122.7 million at June 30, 2007. The timing and amount of repayment cannot be determined until a lease commences.
(3) 
Based upon contractual cash flows; amounts could differ due to prepayments, lease restructures, charge-offs and other factors.

The need for cash for operating activities will increase as the Company expands.  The Company believes that existing cash balances, cash flow from operations, cash flows from its financing and investing activities, and assignments (on a non-recourse basis) of lease payments will be sufficient to meet its foreseeable financing needs.

Inflation has not had a significant impact upon the operations of the Company.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," of the Company's consolidated financial statements for disclosure of recent accounting pronouncements.

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ITEM 7A.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risk is the risk of loss in a financial instrument arising from changes in market indices such as interest rates and equity prices.  The Company's principal market risk exposure is interest rate risk, which is the exposure due to differences in the repricing characteristics of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The Company's balance sheet structure is primarily short-term in nature, with a greater portion of assets that reprice or mature within one year.  As a result, the Company's exposure to interest rate risk largely results from declines in interest rates and the impact on net direct finance and interest income.

At June 30, 2007, the Company had $46.1 million invested in securities of very short duration, including $24.4 million in federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell. The Company's gross investment in lease payments receivable of $253.8 million consists of leases with fixed rates, however, $109.5 million of such investment is due within one year of June 30, 2007. This compares to the Bank's interest bearing deposit liabilities of $105.5 million, 75% of which mature within one year. The Leasing Companies have no interest-bearing debt, and non-recourse debt does not represent an interest rate risk to the Company because it is fully amortized through direct payments from lessees to the purchaser of the lease receivable. Based on the foregoing, at June 30, 2007, the Company had assets of $155.6 million subject to changes in interest rates over the next twelve months, compared to repricing liabilities of $79.1 million.  Given the current structure of the consolidated balance sheet, if interest rates decrease, interest income on the Company's short-term investment position decreases, and future lease rates from direct financing leases, which often are based on United States Treasury rates, will tend to be lower. Conversely, as interest rates rise, the Company's earnings will benefit as yields on cash investments and lease investments improve, with less offsetting impact from rising interest expense.

As the banking operations of the Company have grown and the Bank's deposits represent a greater portion of the Company's assets, the Company is subject to increased interest rate risk. The Bank has an Asset/Liability Management Committee and policies established to manage its interest rate risk. The Bank measures its asset/liability position through duration measures and sensitivity analysis, and calculates the potential effect on earnings using maturity gap analysis. The interest rate sensitivity modeling includes the creation of prospective twelve month "baseline" and "rate shocked" net interest income simulations. After a "baseline" net interest income is determined, using assumptions that the Bank deems reasonable, market interest rates are raised or lowered by 100 to 300 basis points instantaneously, parallel across the entire yield curve, and a "rate shocked" simulation is run. Interest rate sensitivity is then measured as the difference between calculated "baseline" and "rate shocked" net interest income.

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ITEM 8.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
 
The following financial statements and supplementary financial information are included herein at the pages indicated below:
             
 
  Page Number
   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
30
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2007 and 2006
31
   
Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the years ended June 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005
32
   
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the years ended June 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005
33
 
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended June 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005
34
 
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
35-51


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of California First National Bancorp

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of California First National Bancorp and Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2007 and 2006 and the related consolidated statements of earnings, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2007.  These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of California First National Bancorp and Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2007 and 2006, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2007, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP

Laguna Hills, California
September 4, 2007

 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 (in thousands, except share amounts)


   
June 30,
 
ASSETS
 
2007
   
2006
 
             
Cash and due from banks
  $
21,732
    $
23,217
 
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under
  agreements to resell
   
24,390
     
17,530
 
     Total cash and cash equivalents (Note 1)
   
46,122
     
40,747
 
Investment securities (Note 3)
   
2,563
     
1,134
 
Receivables (Note 4)
   
1,345
     
1,905
 
Property acquired for transactions in process (Note 1)
   
34,720
     
41,680
 
Net investment in capital leases (Note 5)
   
231,830
     
213,956
 
Property on operating leases, less accumulated
  depreciation of $21 (2007) and $530 (2006)
   
303
     
46
 
Income tax receivable (Note 8)
   
4,331
     
4,744
 
Other assets
   
1,734
     
1,719
 
Discounted lease rentals assigned to lenders (Note 5)
   
6,239
     
8,424
 
                 
    $
329,187
    $
314,355
 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
Liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $
3,865
    $
3,263
 
Accrued liabilities
   
3,695
     
4,702
 
Demand and savings deposits
   
8,292
     
9,778
 
Time certificates of deposit
   
97,178
     
79,388
 
Lease deposits
   
4,771
     
5,534
 
Non-recourse debt (Note 5)
   
6,239
     
8,424
 
Deferred income taxes, net (Note 8)
   
7,480
     
9,739
 
                 
     
131,520
     
120,828
 
                 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
               
                 
Stockholders' equity (Note 9):
               
Preferred stock; 2,500,000 shares authorized; none issued
   
-
     
-
 
Common stock; $.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized;
  11,138,425 (2007) and 11,161,508 (2006) issued and outstanding
   
111
     
112
 
Additional paid in capital
   
4,091
     
3,756
 
Retained earnings
   
193,485
     
189,659
 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
    (20 )    
-
 
     
197,667
     
193,527
 
    $
329,187
    $
314,355
 

 
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 
   
Years ended June 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
               
(restated)
 
Direct finance income
  $
24,846
    $
18,861
    $
15,496
 
Interest income on investments
   
2,057
     
1,329
     
1,009
 
                         
Total direct finance and interest income
   
26,903
     
20,190
     
16,505
 
                         
Interest expense on deposits
   
4,706
     
2,593
     
1,054
 
Provision for lease losses
    (120 )    
482
     
359
 
Net direct finance and interest income after
  provision for lease losses
   
22,317
     
17,115
     
15,092
 
                         
Other income
                       
Operating and sales-type lease income
   
4,430
     
4,498
     
4,379
 
Gain on sale of leases and leased property
   
3,561
     
10,390
     
8,961
 
Other fee income
   
1,171
     
780
     
1,091
 
                         
Total other income
   
9,162
     
15,668
     
14,431
 
                         
Gross profit
   
31,479
     
32,783
     
29,523
 
                         
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
15,466
     
15,278
     
16,039
 
                         
Earnings before income taxes
   
16,013
     
17,505
     
13,484
 
                         
Income taxes
   
6,125
     
6,783
     
5,057
 
                         
Net earnings
  $
9,888
    $
10,722
    $
8,427
 
                         
Basic earnings per common share
  $
0.88
    $
0.96
    $
0.76
 
                         
Diluted earnings per common share
  $
0.86
    $
0.94
    $
0.74
 
                         
Dividends declared per common share outstanding
  $
0.46
    $
0.42
    $
2.30
 
                         
Average common shares outstanding - basic
   
11,184,208
     
11,125,473
     
11,073,194
 
                         
Average common shares outstanding - diluted
   
11,533,729
     
11,460,912
     
11,340,255
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands, except for share amounts)

 
               
Additional
         
Accumulated
       
   
Common Stock
   
Paid in
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
       
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
Income
   
Total
 
                                     
Balance, June 30, 2004
   
11,038,825
    $
110
    $
2,480
    $
200,684
    $
125
    $
203,399
 
                                                 
Net earnings (restated)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
8,427
     
-
     
8,427
 
                                                 
Reclassification adjustment -
                                               
Realized gain on investment security,
net of tax
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
      (125 )     (125 )
                                                 
Shares issued -
                                               
Stock options exercised
   
59,858
     
1
     
533
     
-
     
-
     
534
 
                                                 
Dividends declared
   
-
     
-
     
-
      (25,497 )    
-
      (25,497 )
                                                 
Balance, June 30, 2005
   
11,098,683
     
111
     
3,013
     
183,614
     
-
     
186,738
 
                                                 
Net earnings
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
10,722
     
-
     
10,722
 
                                                 
Shares issued -
                                               
Stock options exercised
   
62,825
     
1
     
556
     
-
     
-
     
557
 
                                                 
Stock based compensation expense
                   
187
                     
187
 
                                                 
Dividends declared
   
-
     
-
     
-
      (4,677 )    
-
      (4,677 )
                                                 
Balance, June 30, 2006
   
11,161,508
     
112
     
3,756
     
189,659
     
-
     
193,527
 
                                                 
Comprehensive income
                                               
Net earnings
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
9,888
     
-
     
9,888
 
                                                 
Unrealized loss on investment
securities, net of tax
   
 
-
       
-
       
-
       
-
      (20     (20 )
                                                 
Total comprehensive income
                                           
9,868
 
                                                 
Shares issued -
                                               
Stock options exercised
   
85,538
     
-
     
868
     
-
     
-
     
868
 
                                                 
Shares repurchased
    (108,621 )     (1 )     (665 )     (915 )    
-
      (1,581 )
                                                 
Stock based compensation expense
   
-
     
-
     
132
     
-
     
-
     
132
 
                                                 
Dividends declared
   
-
     
-
     
-
      (5,147 )    
-
      (5,147 )
     
11,138,425
    $
111
    $
4,091
    $
193,485
    $ (20 )   $
197,667
 

 
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
 
 
   
Years Ended June 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
             
(restated)
 
Net Earnings
  $
9,888
    $
10,722
    $
8,427
 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash flows provided by (used for) operating activities:
                       
  Depreciation
   
601
     
844
     
839
 
  Stock-based compensation expense
   
132
     
187
     
-
 
  Leased property on operating leases, net
    (323 )     (259 )     (170 )
  Interest accretion of estimated residual values
    (1,285 )     (1,414 )     (1,519 )
  Gain on sale of leased property and sales-type lease income
    (4,206 )     (11,034 )     (8,730 )
  Provision for lease losses
    (120 )    
482
     
359
 
  Deferred income taxes, including income taxes payable
    (2,247 )     (5,966 )     (1,580 )
  Decrease (increase) in receivables
   
560
      (269 )     (172 )
  Decrease (increase) in income taxes receivable
   
413
      (4,744 )    
-
 
  Net (decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    (405 )     (217 )    
2,221
 
  (Decrease) increase in customer lease deposits
    (764 )    
171
     
336
 
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
   
2,244
      (11,497 )    
11
 
                         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                       
  Investment in leases and transactions in process
    (139,527 )     (157,969 )     (154,664 )
  Payments received on lease receivables
   
126,386
     
118,828
     
112,667
 
  Proceeds from sales of leased property and sales-type leases
   
7,838
     
16,955
     
13,958
 
  Purchase of investment securities
    (1,670 )     (26 )     (31 )
  Pay down of investment securities
   
209
     
376
     
2,379
 
  Net increase in other assets
    (550 )     (189 )     (406 )
Net cash used for investing activities
    (7,314 )     (22,025 )     (26,097 )
                         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                       
  Net increase in time certificates of deposit
   
17,791
     
39,422
     
18,983
 
  Net (decrease) increase in demand and money market deposits
    (1,486 )     (4,354 )    
10,515
 
  Payments to repurchase common stock
    (1,581 )    
-
     
-
 
  Dividends to stockholders
    (5,147 )     (4,677 )     (25,497 )
  Proceeds from exercise of stock options
   
868
     
557
     
534
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
10,445
     
30,948
     
4,535
 
                         
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
   
5,375
      (2,574 )     (21,551 )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
   
40,747
     
43,321
     
64,872
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
  $
46,122
    $
40,747
    $
43,321
 
                         
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
                       
(Decrease) increase in lease rentals assigned to lenders and related non-recourse debt
  $ (2,185 )   $
19
    $ (9,136 )
Estimated residual values recorded on leases
  $ (2,380 )   $ (2,603 )   $ (2,704 )
                         
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
                       
Cash paid during the year for:
                       
Interest
  $
4,715
    $
2,605
    $
1,067
 
Income Taxes
  $
7,972
    $
17,493
    $
6,644
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:

Nature of Operations

California First National Bancorp, a California corporation (the "Company") and its subsidiaries have two principal lines of business, leasing and banking. The Company leases high-technology and other capital assets to customers located throughout the United States. The Company is also engaged in the re-marketing of leased assets at lease expiration. The Company's banking subsidiary, California First National Bank ("CalFirst Bank") is an FDIC-insured national bank that gathers deposits using the telephone, the Internet, and direct mail from a centralized location and leases capital assets to businesses and organizations and provides business loans to fund the purchase of assets leased by third parties.

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of California First National Bancorp and its wholly owned subsidiaries, California First Leasing Corporation and Amplicon, Inc., (collectively, the "Leasing Companies"), and CalFirst Bank. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of these statements, cash and cash equivalents include cash in banks, cash in demand deposit accounts, money market accounts and federal funds sold, all of which have initial maturities of less than ninety days. Included in cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2007 and 2006 was $25,954,581 and $18,789,000, respectively, that was held by the Bank and was only available to fund the Bank's operations.

Investment Securities

Investment securities that the Company has the intent and ability to hold until maturity are classified as "held-to-maturity" and are stated at cost adjusted for amortization of premium or accretion of discount under criteria established with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities."  All other securities are classified as available for sale and reported at fair value. Changes in unrealized gains and losses, net of related deferred taxes, for available-for-sale securities are recorded in comprehensive income.  The Company did not have any "available for sale" securities at June 30, 2006.

Leases

Capital Leases

New lease transactions are generally structured as direct financing leases. The re-lease of property that has come off lease may be accounted for as a sales-type lease or as an operating lease, depending on the terms of the re-lease. Leased property that comes off lease and is re-marketed through a sale to the lessee or a third party is accounted for as sale of leased property.

For leases that qualify as direct financing leases, the aggregate lease payments receivable and estimated residual value, if any, are recorded on the balance sheet net of unearned income as net investment in capital leases. The unearned income is recognized as direct finance income on an internal rate of return method calculated to achieve a level yield on the Company's investment over the lease term.  There are no costs or expenses related to direct financing leases since lease income is recorded on a net basis.

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For capital leases that qualify as sales-type leases, the Company recognizes profit or loss at lease inception to the extent the fair value of the property leased differs from the Company's carrying value. The difference between the discounted value of the aggregate lease payments receivable and the property cost, less the discounted value of the residual, if any, and any initial direct costs is recorded as sales-type lease income. For balance sheet purposes, the aggregate lease payments receivable, and estimated residual value, if any, are recorded on the balance sheet net of unearned income as net investment in capital leases.  Unearned income is recognized as direct finance income over the lease term on an internal rate of return method.

The residual value is an estimate for accounting purposes of the fair value of the lease property at lease termination.  The estimates are reviewed periodically to ensure reasonableness, however, the amounts the Company may ultimately realize could differ from the estimated amounts.

The Company assigns, on a non-recourse basis, the minimum lease payments receivable related to certain leases to financial institutions at fixed interest rates. When leases are assigned to unaffiliated financial institutions without recourse, the discounted value of the minimum lease payments receivable is recategorized on the balance sheet as discounted lease rentals assigned to lenders. The related obligations resulting from the discounting of the leases are recorded as non-recourse debt. The unearned income related to the lease is reduced by the interest expense from the non-recourse debt. In the event of default by a lessee, the lender has a first lien against the underlying leased property with no further recourse against the Company.  If this occurs, the Company may not realize its residual investment in the leased property.

A portion of the Company's selling, general and administrative ("S,G&A") costs directly related to originating direct financing lease transactions is deferred through a reduction to SG&A expenses recognized in the period, with the deferred costs amortized over the lease term as a reduction to direct finance income utilizing the effective interest method.

Operating Leases

Lease contracts, which do not meet the criteria of capital leases, are accounted for as operating leases. Property on operating leases is recorded at the lower of cost or fair value and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the lease term to the estimated residual value at the termination of the lease. Most operating leases involve the re-lease of off-lease property and the associated cost is the Company's estimated residual. Rental income is recorded monthly or quarterly when due.

Allowance for Lease Losses

The allowance for lease losses and residual valuation allowance is periodically reviewed for adequacy considering levels of past due leases and non-performing assets, lessees' financial condition, leased property values as well as general economic conditions and credit quality indicators. The need for reserves is subject to future events, which by their nature are uncertain. Therefore, changes in economic conditions or other events affecting specific lessees or industries may necessitate additions or deductions to the allowance for lease losses or the residual valuation allowance.

Property Acquired for Transactions in Process

Property acquired for transactions in process represents partial deliveries of property which the lessee has accepted on in-process lease transactions.  Such amounts are stated at cost, net of any lessee payments related to the property. Income is not recognized while a transaction is in process and prior to the commencement of the lease. At lease commencement, any pre-commencement payments are included in minimum lease payments receivable and the unearned income is recognized as direct finance income over the lease term.

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Earnings Per Share

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.  Diluted net income per share includes the effect of the potential shares outstanding, including dilutive stock options, using the treasury stock method.

The following table reconciles the components of the basic net income per share calculation to diluted net income per share.

   
Years ended June 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
   
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
Net earnings
  $
9,888
    $
10,722
    $
8,427
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
                       
  assuming no exercise of outstanding options
   
11,184,208
     
11,125,473
     
11,073,194
 
Dilutive stock options using the treasury stock method
   
349,521
     
335,439
     
267,061
 
Dilutive common shares outstanding
   
11,533,729
     
11,460,912
     
11,340,255
 
Basic earnings per common share
  $
0.88
    $
0.96
    $
0.76
 
Diluted earnings per common share
  $
0.86
    $
0.94
    $
0.74
 

The Company did not include the following number of antidilutive stock options in its calculation of diluted earnings per share:

 
Years ended June 30,
 
2007
 
2006
 
2005
Antidilutive stock option shares
11,543
 
77,918
 
151,795

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 ("FIN 48"), "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes." This Interpretation clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a company's financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Guidance is also provided on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. FIN 48 is effective for the Company as of July 1, 2007. Based on the current assessment, the adoption of FIN No. 48 is expected to increase beginning retained earnings by $750,000 to $1.25 million upon adoption.

In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, "Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements" ("SAB 108"). This guidance was issued to resolve diversity in current practice among registrants. The bulletin establishes that registrants must quantify the impact of correcting all misstatements on the financial statements by using both the rollover and iron curtain approaches to evaluate the errors. The rollover approach quantifies the misstatement based on the amount of the error originating in the current year income statement and the iron curtain approach quantifies a misstatement based on the amount of the error existing in the balance sheet at the end of the fiscal year. The bulletin contains guidance on correcting errors under the dual approach and transition guidance. The adoption of SAB 108 did not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements." The statement defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The statement also establishes a framework for measuring fair value by creating a three-level fair value hierarchy that ranks the quality and reliability of information used to determine fair value, and requires new disclosures of assets and liabilities measured at fair value based on their level in the hierarchy. We do not expect the adoption of this statement to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

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In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities; including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115" ("FAS 159").  FAS 159 permits entities with an irrevocable option to report most financial assets and liabilities at fair value, with subsequent changes in fair value reported in earnings. The election can be applied on an instrument-by-instrument basis. The statement establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities.  Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected will be recognized in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. The provisions of FAS 159 are effective for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of FAS 159.

Note 2 - Restatement:

Subsequent to the issuance of the Company's June 30, 2005 financial statements, the Company determined that (1) a restatement of prior period results needed to be made to correctly account for certain lease extensions as operating leases instead of as sales-type leases, and (2) certain information in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows should be restated to comply with the guidance under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 95, "Statement of Cash Flows" ("SFAS No. 95").

Accounting for Lease Extensions

A review of the accounting for lease extensions accounted for as sales-type leases identified that certain lease extensions classified as sales-type leases should have been classified as operating leases. The difference in lease classification results in different timing of income recognition within the extension term and a change in classification of such leases on the balance sheet from net investment in capital leases to property on operating leases.

The effect of the restatement on the Company's previously reported Consolidated Statement of Earnings for the year ended June 30, 2005 is as follows:

   
Year ended June 30, 2005
 
   
As Previously
   
Restatement
   
As
 
   
Reported
   
Adjustment
   
Restated
 
   
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
       
Operating and sales-type income
  $
3,975
    $
404
    $
4,379
 
                         
Earnings before income taxes
  $
13,080
    $
404
    $
13,484
 
Income taxes
   
4,905
     
152
     
5,057
 
Net earnings
  $
8,175
    $
252
    $
8,427
 
                         
Basic earnings per share
  $
0.74
    $
0.02
    $
0.76
 
Diluted earnings per share
  $
0.72
    $
0.02
    $
0.74
 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

Certain reclassifications have been made to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended June 30, 2005 in order to a) recognize cash flows related to the gain on sale of leased property and sales-type lease income as investing activities rather than operating activities, b) recognize cash flows related to property acquired for transactions in process as investing activities rather than as operating cash flows, and c) separately present cash outflows and inflows related to lease investments. The restatement solely affected the classification of these activities and the subtotals of cash flows from operating and investing activities presented in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, but they had no impact on the net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents set forth in such statement for any previously reported periods.

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The effect of the restatement on the Company's previously reported Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended June 30, 2005 is as follows:

(in thousands)
 
Year ended June 30, 2005
 
   
As Previously
   
Restatement
   
As
 
   
Reported
   
Adjustments
   
Restated
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                 
Net Earnings
  $
8,175
    $
252
    $
8,427
 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash flows
                       
  provided by (used for) operating activities:
                       
  Depreciation
   
60
     
779
     
839
 
  Stock-based compensation expense
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
  Sale of leased property previously on operating leases, net
   
62
      (62 )    
-
 
  Leased property on operating leases, net
   
-
      (170 )     (170 )
  Interest accretion of estimated residual values
    (1,519 )    
-
      (1,519 )
  Decrease in estimated residual values
   
5,228
      (5,228 )    
-
 
  Gain on sale of leased property and sales-type lease income
   
-
      (8,730 )     (8,730 )
  Provision for lease losses
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
  Property acquired for transactions in process to be sold
    (3,571 )    
3,571
     
-
 
  Deferred income taxes, including income taxes payable
    (1,732 )    
152
      (1,580 )
  Decrease in income taxes receivable
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
  Decrease (increase) in receivables
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
  Lease receivables and transactions in process held for sale
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
  Proceeds from lease receivables held for sale
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
  Net increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
  Increase in customer lease deposits
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
  All other operating cash flows
   
2,744
     
-
     
2,744
 
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
   
9,447
      (9,436 )    
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                       
  Net increase in minimum lease payments receivable
    (35,014 )    
35,014
     
-
 
  Purchase of leased property on operating leases
    (60 )    
60
     
-
 
  Investment in leases and transactions in process
   
-
      (154,664 )     (154,664 )
  Payments received on lease transactions
   
-
     
112,667
     
112,667
 
  Estimated residual values recorded on leases
    (2,955 )    
2,955
     
-
 
  Proceeds from sales of leased property and sales-type leases
   
-
     
13,958
     
13,958
 
  Purchase of investment securities
    (31 )    
-
      (31 )
  Pay down of investment securities
   
2,379
     
-
     
2,379
 
  Net decrease in other assets
   
148
      (554 )     (406 )
Net cash used for investing activities
    (35,533 )    
9,436
      (26,097 )
                         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                       
  Net increase in time certificates of deposit
   
18,983
     
-
     
18,983
 
  Net (decrease) increase in demand and money market deposits
   
10,515
     
-
     
10,515
 
  Payments to repurchase common stock
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
  Dividends to stockholders
    (25,497 )    
-
      (25,497 )
  Proceeds from exercise of stock options
   
534
     
-
     
534
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
4,535
     
-
     
4,535
 
                         
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (21,551 )    
-
      (21,551 )
CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
   
64,872
     
-
     
64,872
 
CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
  $
43,321
    $
-
    $
43,321
 
                         
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES     
Decrease in lease rentals assigned to lenders and related non-recourse debt
  $ (9,136 )   $
-
    $ (9,136 )
Estimated residual values recorded on leases
  $
-
    $ (2,704 )   $ (2,704 )


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Note 3 - Investment Securities:

The amortized cost, fair value, and carrying value of investment securities held at June 30, 2007 were as follows:

   
Amortized
   
Gross Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Carrying
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Value
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Held-to-maturity:
                             
   Federal Reserve Bank Stock
  $
1,055
    $
-
    $
-
    $
1,055
    $
1,055
 
   Mortgage-backed security
   
320
     
-
      (24 )    
296
     
320
 
Total held-to-maturities
   
1,375
     
-
      (24 )    
1,351
     
1,375
 
                                         
Available-for-sale
                                       
   Marketable securities
   
1,220
     
-
      (32 )    
1,188
     
1,188
 
Total investment securities
  $
2,595
    $
-
    $ (56 )   $
2,539
    $
2,563
 

The unrealized loss on the Company's investment in the mortgaged-backed securities was caused by changes in interest rates. The contractual cash flows are guaranteed by an agency of the U. S. government, and accordingly, it is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost of the Company's investment.  Because the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and the Company has the ability and intent to hold those investments to maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2007.

There was no decline in the fair value of the investment available-for-sale below the cost that was deemed to be other than temporary at June 30, 2007.

The amortized cost, fair value, and carrying value of investment securities held at June 30, 2006 were as follows:

   
Amortized
   
Gross Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Carrying
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Value
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Held-to-maturity:
                             
   Federal Reserve Bank Stock
  $
605
     
-
    $
-
    $
605
    $
605
 
   Mortgage-backed security
   
529
     
-
      (38 )    
491
     
529
 
Total investment securities
  $
1,134
     
-
    $ (38 )   $
1,096
    $
1,134
 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities at June 30, 2007, by contractual maturity, are shown below.  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Value
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Held-to-maturity:
           
   Due after 10 years
  $
1,375
    $
1,351
 
                 
Available-for-sale
               
   Less than 12 months
   
1,220
     
1,188
 
    $
2,595
    $
2,539
 

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Note 4 - Receivables:

The Company's receivables consist of the following:

   
June 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Other lessee receivables
  $
1,344
    $
1,732
 
Miscellaneous receivables
   
1
     
173
 
    $
1,345
    $
1,905
 

Note 5 - Capital Leases:

The Company's net investment in capital leases consists of the following:

   
June 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2007
   
2006
 
             
Minimum lease payments receivable
  $
253,802
    $
234,337
 
Estimated residual value
   
12,847
     
12,644
 
     
266,649
     
246,981
 
Less allowance for lease losses
    (3,124 )     (3,339 )
Less valuation allowance for estimated residual value
    (152 )     (230 )
     
263,373
     
243,412
 
Less unearned income
    (31,543 )     (29,456 )
Net investment in capital leases
  $
231,830
    $
213,956
 

The minimum lease payments receivable and estimated residual value are discounted using the internal rate of return method related to each specific capital lease.  Unearned income includes the offset of initial direct costs of $4,609,693 and $4,275,670 at June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

At June 30, 2007, a summary of the installments due on minimum lease payments receivable and the expected maturity of the Company's estimated residual value are as follows:

Years ending
   June 30,
 
Minimum
 Lease Payments
 Receivable
   
Estimated
 Residual Value
   
Total
 
   
(in thousands)
 
     2008
  $
109,482
    $
2,864
    $
112,346
 
     2009
   
80,420
     
4,678
     
85,098
 
     2010
   
42,124
     
3,402
     
45,526
 
     2011
   
15,651
     
1,228
     
16,879
 
     2012
   
5,530
     
397
     
5,927
 
Thereafter
   
595
     
278
     
873
 
     
253,802
     
12,847
     
266,649
 
Less unearned income
    (28,709 )     (2,834 )     (31,543 )
Less allowances
    (3,124 )     (152 )     (3,276 )
    $
221,969
    $
9,861
    $
231,830
 

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A summary of the allowance for lease losses and selected statistics is as follows:

(in thousands)
 
2007
   
2006
 
             
Allowance for lease losses at beginning of year
  $
3,569
    $
3,427
 
 Charge-off of lease receivables
    (850 )     (391 )
 Recovery of amounts previously written off
   
677
     
51
 
 Provision for lease losses
    (120 )    
482
 
Allowance for lease losses at end of year
  $
3,276
    $
3,569
 
Allowance for lease losses as percent of net
               
 investment in capital leases before allowances
    1.4 %     1.6 %

The allowance for lease losses set forth above does not include a valuation allowance of $68,000 that is recorded as an offset to Property acquired for transactions in process.

Non-recourse debt, which relates to the discounting of capital lease receivables, bears interest at rates ranging from 6.74% to 8.13%. Maturities of such obligations at June 30, 2007 are as follows:

Years ending
 
Capital
 
   June 30,
 
Leases
 
   
(in thousands)
 
     2008
  $
2,309
 
     2009
   
1,669
 
     2010
   
1,099
 
     2011
   
568
 
     2012
   
39
 
Total non-recourse debt
   
5,684
 
Deferred interest expense
   
555
 
Discounted lease rentals assigned to lenders
  $
6,239
 

Deferred interest expense of $555,000 at June 30, 2007 will be amortized against direct finance income related to the Company's discounted lease rentals assigned to lenders of $6,239,000 using the effective yield method over the applicable lease term.

Note 6 - Credit Facilities:

In March 2007, the Leasing Companies entered into amendment 1 to the $25 million line of credit with a bank ("Lender").  The agreement provides for borrowings based on the Lender's prime rate or LIBOR, at the Leasing Companies' option, requires a commitment fee on the unused line balance and allows for advances through March 31, 2008.  The agreement is unsecured, however, the Leasing Companies' obligations are guaranteed by the Company.  Under the provisions of the agreement, the Leasing Companies must maintain a minimum net worth and profitability.  Pursuant to the agreement, the Leasing Companies are prohibited from repaying any indebtedness owed by them to the Company. A repayment of principle to the Company was made during fiscal 2007, and the Lender waived compliance with the covenant for the period in which it occurred.  No borrowings have been made on this line of credit as of August 31, 2007.

Note 7 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments:

The Company has estimated the fair value of its financial instruments in compliance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, "Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments" ("SFAS No. 107").  For cash and cash equivalents and demand and savings deposits the estimated fair value is based on respective market prices, which was equal to book value for all periods presented.  For investment securities, the fair values were based on quoted market prices when available.  For securities, which had no quoted market prices, fair values were estimated by discounting cash flows using current rates on similar securities.  For time certificates of deposits, the fair values were estimated by discounting cash flows using interest rates currently offered for like liabilities with similar terms.  The fair value of the Company's net investment in capital leases is not a required disclosure under SFAS No. 107.

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The estimated fair values of financial instruments were as follows:

   
June 30, 2007
   
June 30, 2006
 
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
 
   
Amount
   
Fair Value
   
Amount
   
Fair Value
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Financial Assets:
                       
   Cash and cash equivalents
  $
46,122
    $
46,122
    $
40,747
    $
40,747
 
   Investment securities
   
2,563
     
2,539
     
1,134
     
1,096
 
                                 
Financial Liabilities:
                               
   Demand and savings deposits
   
8,292
     
8,292
     
9,778
     
9,778
 
   Time certificates of deposit
  $
97,178
    $
93,032
    $
79,388
    $
76,106
 

Note 8 - Income Taxes:

The Company accounts for its income taxes under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes."  Among other provisions, this standard requires deferred tax balances to be determined using the enacted income tax rate for the years in which taxes will be paid or refunds received.  From time to time, various governmental taxing authorities audit the Company.  The Company believes that its accrual for income taxes is adequate for adjustments, if any, which may result from these examinations.

The provision for income taxes is summarized as follows:
 
   
Years ended June 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Current tax expense:
                 
   Federal
  $
6,954
    $
11,153
    $
8,250
 
   State
   
1,293
     
1,229
     
1,813
 
     
8,247
     
12,382
     
10,063
 
Deferred tax expense (benefit):
                       
   Federal
    (1,789 )     (5,026 )     (3,945 )
   State
    (333 )     (573 )     (1,061 )
      (2,122 )     (5,599 )     (5,006 )
    $
6,125
    $
6,783
    $
5,057
 

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Deferred taxes result principally from the method of recording lease income on capital leases and depreciation methods for tax reporting, which differ from financial statement reporting. Deferred income tax liabilities (assets) are comprised of the following:

   
June 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Deferred income tax liabilities:
           
  Tax operating leases
  $
7,613
    $
9,933
 
  Deferred selling expenses
   
1,890
     
1,753
 
  Depreciation other than on operating leases
    (98 )    
44
 
 Total liabilities
   
9,405
     
11,730
 
Deferred income tax assets:
               
  Allowances and reserves
    (1,369 )     (1,489 )
  State income taxes
    (453 )     (430 )
  Stock-based compensation
    (103 )     (72 )
Total assets
    (1,925 )     (1,991 )
Net deferred income tax liabilities
  $
7,480
    $
9,739
 

The differences between the federal statutory income tax rate and the Company's effective tax rate are as follows:

   
Years ended June 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
Federal statutory rate
    35.00 %     35.00 %     35.00 %
State tax, net of federal benefit
   
5.25
     
4.70
     
4.70
 
Other
    (2.00 )     (0.95 )     (2.20 )
Effective rate
    38.25 %     38.75 %     37.50 %

At June 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company had an income taxes receivable balance of $4,331,000 and $4,744,000, respectively.

Note 9 - Capital Structure and Stock-based Compensation:

At June 30, 2007, the Company has 20,000,000 authorized shares of common stock and is authorized to issue 2,500,000 shares of preferred stock, from time to time, in one or more series and to fix the voting powers, designations, preferences and the relative participating, optional or other rights, if any, of any wholly unissued series of preferred stock.

In November 1995, the Company's stockholders approved the 1995 Equity Participation Plan (the "1995 Plan"), which replaced a previous plan.  The 1995 Plan provides for the granting of options, restricted stock and stock appreciation rights ("SARs") to key employees, directors and consultants of the Company. Under the 1995 Plan, the maximum number of shares of common stock that can be issued upon the exercise of options or SARs, or upon the vesting of restricted stock awards, was initially 1,000,000, but the maximum number of available shares of common stock could increase by an amount equal to 1% of the total number of issued and outstanding shares of common stock as of June 30 of the fiscal year immediately preceding such fiscal year. Each grant or issuance under the 1995 Plan is set forth in a separate agreement and indicates, as determined by the stock option committee, the type, terms, vesting period and conditions of the award.

On December 15, 2004, the Company paid a special dividend of $2.00 per outstanding common share, which totaled $22.2 million, to stockholders of record on December 1, 2004.  In connection with the distribution, stock options under the Company's two stock option plans held by employees and directors of the Company that were not exercised prior to the distribution date were re-priced to preserve the economic benefit of the stock options at such time.  The re-pricing was implemented in accordance with the provisions for an equity restructuring under FASB Interpretation No. 44 ("FIN 44"), "Accounting for Certain Transactions Involving Stock Compensation -- an Interpretation of APB Opinion No. 25."  Accordingly, no compensation expense resulted from the re-pricing of the options.  However, because FIN 44 limited the re-pricing adjustments, an additional 136,618 options were granted in order to preserve the economic benefit of the stock options.  The exercise price of the re-priced options range from $5.20 to $15.27.

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On July 1, 2005, the Company implemented Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 123(R), "Share-Based Payments" ("SFAS 123R") which replaced SFAS 123 and supercedes APB Opinion No. 25 and the related implementation guidance. SFAS 123R addresses accounting for equity-based compensation arrangements, including employee stock options.  The Company adopted the "modified prospective method" where stock-based compensation expense is recorded beginning on the adoption date and prior periods are not restated.  Under this method, compensation expense is recognized using the fair-value based method for all new awards granted after July 1, 2005.  Additionally, compensation expense for unvested stock options that are outstanding at July 1, 2005 is recognized over the requisite service period based on the fair value of those options as previously calculated at the grant date under the pro-forma disclosures of SFAS 123. The fair value of each grant is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.

During the years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company recognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense of $132,108 and $187,348, respectively, as a result of adopting SFAS 123R. Such expense related to options granted during the fiscal years 2002 through 2004.  The Company has not awarded any new grants since fiscal 2004 and has calculated the stock-based compensation expense based upon the original grant date fair value as allowed under SFAS 123R.

The following table summarizes activity related to stock options for the periods indicated:

   
As of June, 30
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
   
Shares
   
Weighted
 Average
 Exercise
Price
   
 Shares
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   
Shares
   
Weighted
 Average
Exercise
Price
 
Options outstanding at
   the beginning of the year
   
945,767
    $
9.02
     
1,017,518
    $
9.02
     
944,758
    $
10.34
 
Granted (1)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
136,618
     
9.01
 
Exercised
    (85,538 )    
10.15
      (62,825 )    
8.86
      (59,858 )    
8.92
 
Canceled/expired
   
-
     
-
      (8,926 )    
9.33
      (4,000 )    
11.13
 
Options outstanding at
   the end of the year
   
860,229
    $
8.91
     
945,767
    $
9.02
     
1,017,518
    $
9.02
 
                                                 
Shares available for issuance
   
1,175,263
             
1,063,648
             
945,735
         
                                                 
Options exercisable
   
817,747
             
875,811
             
824,284
         
 

(1) 
All 2005 option grants were the result of the special dividend in December 2004, which resulted in all unexercised options as of the record date being re-priced under FIN 44 to preserve the economic benefit of the stock options at such time.

 
As of June 30, 2007
Options outstanding
 
Options exercisable
 
Range of
Exercise Prices
 
 
Number
Outstanding
 
Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual
Life (in years)
 
 
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 
 
Number
Exercisable
 
 
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
$5.20 - $  8.81
 
580,081
 
3.41
 
$  7.49
 
556,993
 
$  7.44
  9.85 -  15.27
 
280,148
 
2.79
 
 11.83
 
260,754
 
  11.82
$5.20 - $15.27
 
860,229
 
3.21
 
$  8.91
 
817,747
 
$  8.94

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At June 30, 2007, the aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and options exercisable were $4,890,000 and $4,706,000, respectively.  The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the year ended June 30, 2007 was $340,000.  As of June 30, 2007, approximately $75,000 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested shares is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 16 months.

Prior to the adoption to SFAS 123R on July 1, 2005, the Company accounted for stock-based awards using the intrinsic value method in accordance with APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.  In accordance with Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" (SFAS No. 123), as amended by SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure," (SFAS No. 148), the Company adopted the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123 as amended by SFAS No. 148 through June 30, 2005.

The following table illustrates the effect on the year ended June 30, 2005 on net income and earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123, as amended by SFAS No. 148:

(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Year ended
 
   
June 30, 2005
 
       
Net earnings
  $
8,427
 
Proforma compensation
    (522 )
Income tax effect
   
196
 
Proforma net earnings
  $
8,101
 
         
Proforma Basic EPS
  $
0.73
 
         
Proforma Diluted EPS
  $
0.71
 

Note 10 - Regulatory Capital Requirements:

The Company and CalFirst Bank are subject to regulatory capital adequacy guidelines administered by federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can result in the initiation of certain actions by the federal agencies that, if undertaken, could have a material effect on the Company's financial statements. The Company currently is required to maintain (i) Tier 1 risked-based capital equal to at least six percent (6%) of its risk-weighted assets; (ii) total risked-based capital (the sum of Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital) equal to ten percent (10%) of risk-weighted assets; and (iii) a minimum Tier 1 "leverage ratio" (measuring Tier 1 risked-based capital as a percentage of adjusted total assets) of at least five percent (5%). CalFirst Bank is subject to risk-based and leverage capital requirements mandated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The Bank is required to maintain (i) a minimum ratio of Tier 1 risked-based capital to risk-adjusted assets of four percent (4%); (ii) a minimum ratio of qualifying total capital to risk-adjusted assets of eight percent (8%) and (iii) for the first three years of operations, a minimum ratio of Tier 1 risked-based capital to adjusted total assets, leverage ratio, of 5%.

 
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The following table presents capital and capital ratio information for the Company and its banking subsidiary as of June 30, 2007 and 2006.  At June 30, 2007, the Company and CalFirst Bank exceeded all capital requirements by significant amounts.
 
   
June 30,   
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
California First National Bancorp
 
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
Tier 1 risk-based capital
  $
197,688
      60.1 %   $
193,527
      62.1 %
Total risk-based capital
  $
200,368
      60.9 %   $
196,096
      63.2 %
Tier 1 leverage capital
  $
197,688
      62.0 %   $
193,527
      64.5 %
                                 
California First National Bank
                               
Tier 1 risk-based capital
  $
38,136
      21.7 %   $
36,333
      26.3 %
Total risk-based capital
  $
39,271
      22.3 %   $
37,354
      27.0 %
Tier 1 leverage capital
  $
38,136
      23.9 %   $
36,333
      28.3 %

Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies:

Leases

The Company leases its corporate offices under an operating lease that expires in fiscal 2009.  Rent expense was $1,117,486 (2007), $1,063,521 (2006) and $979,637, (2005).

   
Future minimum
 
Years ending
 
lease payments
 
  ___June 30,__
 
(in thousands)
 
2008
  $
1,112
 
2009
   
186
 
    $
1,298
 

Litigation

From time to time, the Company is party to legal actions and administrative proceedings and subject to various claims arising out of the Company's normal business activities.  Management does not expect the outcome of any of these matters, individually and in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

401(k) Plan

Employees of the Company may participate in a voluntary defined contribution plan (the "401K Plan") qualified under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Under the 401K Plan, employees who have met certain age and service requirements may contribute up to a certain percentage of their compensation.  The Company has made contributions of  $133,015 (2007), $122,924 (2006) and $135,056 (2005).

Note 12 - Segment Reporting:

The Company has two leasing subsidiaries, Amplicon and CalFirst Leasing ("Leasing Companies"), involved in leasing and financing capital assets, and re-marketing leased assets at lease expiration.

The Company's banking subsidiary, CalFirst Bank, is an FDIC-insured national bank that gathers deposits from a centralized location and is involved in leasing and remarketing capital assets in a manner similar to the Leasing Companies. CalFirst Bank also provides business loans to fund the purchase of assets leased by the Leasing Companies and other third parties.


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The accounting policies of each segment are the same as those described in “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” (see Note 1).   Below is a summary of each segment’s financial results for 2007, 2006 and 2005:
 
               
Bancorp and
       
   
Leasing
         
Eliminating
       
   
Companies
   
CalFirst Bank
   
Entries
   
Consolidated
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Year end June 30, 2007
                       
Net direct finance and interest income
                       
    after provision for lease losses
  $
17,121
    $
5,026
    $
170
    $
22,317
 
Other income
   
8,213
     
944
     
5
     
9,162
 
Gross profit
  $
25,334
    $
5,970
    $
175
    $
31,479
 
                                 
Net earnings
  $
5,926
    $
1,797
    $
2,165
    $
9,888
 
                                 
Total assets
  $
172,881
    $
167,160
    $ (10,854 )   $
329,187
 
                                 
Year end June 30, 2006
                               
Net direct finance and interest income
                               
    after provision for lease losses
  $
13,315
    $
3,743
    $
57
    $
17,115
 
Other income
   
14,935
     
733
     
-
     
15,668
 
Gross profit
  $
28,250
    $
4,476
    $
57
    $
32,783
 
                                 
Net earnings
  $
8,248
    $
1,278
    $
1,196
    $
10,722
 
                                 
Total assets
  $
180,876
    $
133,793
    $ (314 )   $
314,355
 
                                 
Year end June 30, 2005
                               
Net direct finance and interest income
                               
    after provision for lease losses
  $
12,098
    $
2,959
    $
35
    $
15,092
 
Other income
   
13,844
     
593
      (6 )    
14,431
 
Gross profit
  $
25,942
    $
3,552
    $
29
    $
29,523
 
                                 
Net earnings
  $
7,123
    $
1,242
    $
62
    $
8,427
 
                                 
Total assets
  $
198,461
    $
94,073
    $ (14,042 )   $
278,492
 
 
 
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Note 13 - California First National Bancorp (Parent Only) Financial Information:

The condensed financial statements of California First National Bancorp as of June 30, 2007, and 2006 and for the years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 are presented below:

Condensed Balance Sheets
 
June 30,
 
(in thousands, except share amounts)
 
2007
   
2006
 
Assets
           
   Cash and cash equivalents
  $
5,911
    $
5,117
 
   Intercompany receivables
   
512
     
252
 
   Investments in bank subsidiary
   
38,136
     
36,339
 
   Investments in non-bank subsidiaries
   
106,676
     
100,770
 
   Intercompany note receivable
   
48,041
     
51,898
 
   Other assets
   
1,640
     
712
 
   Premises and other fixed assets
   
331
     
425
 
    $
201,247
    $
195,513
 
                 
Liabilities
               
   Accrued liabilities
  $
1,686
    $
1,825
 
   Payable to non-bank subsidiaries
   
1,894
     
161
 
     
3,580
     
1,986
 
Stockholders' Equity
               
   Preferred stock; 2,500,000 shares authorized, none issued
   
-
     
-
 
   Common stock, $0.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized;
               
        11,138,425 (2007) and 11,161,508 (2006)
               
        issued and outstanding
   
111
     
112
 
   Additional paid-in capital
   
4,242
     
3,907
 
   Retained earnings
   
193,314
     
189,508
 
     
197,667
     
193,527
 
    $
201,247
    $
195,513
 

Condensed Statements of Earnings
 
June 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2007
   
2006
 
Income
           
   Dividends from non-bank subsidiary
  $
-
    $
32,000
 
   Management fee income from bank subsidiary
   
247
     
235
 
   Management fee income from non-bank subsidiaries
   
1,054
     
1,290
 
   Interest income from non-bank subsidiaries
   
4,071
     
3,318
 
   Other interest income
   
175
     
57
 
     
5,547
     
36,900
 
Expenses
               
   Selling, general and administrative
   
2,140
     
2,559
 
   Interest expense
   
-
     
-
 
     
2,140
     
2,559
 
Income before taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of
   subsidiaries
   
3,407
     
34,341
 
Income tax expense
   
1,242
     
1,145
 
     
2,165
     
33,196
 
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries
   
7,703
      (22,474 )
Total comprehensive income
  $
9,868
    $
10,722
 
 
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Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
 
June 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2007
   
2006
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
   Total comprehensive income
  $
9,868
    $
10,722
 
   Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash flows:
               
      Stock-based compensation expense
   
132
     
187
 
      Provision for deferred income taxes
   
1,242
     
1,145
 
      Equity in over distributed earnings of subsidiaries
    (7,703 )    
22,474
 
      Net change in other liabilities
    (139 )    
341
 
      Net change in other assets
    (2,170 )    
214
 
      Other, net
   
94
     
130
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
1,324
     
35,213
 
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
   Payments for investments in and (advances) to subsidiaries
   
5,330
      (27,304 )
Net cash provided by (used for) by investing activities
   
5,330
      (27,304 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
   Proceeds from issuance of common stock
   
868
     
557
 
   Payments to repurchase stock
    (1,581 )    
-
 
   Dividends paid
    (5,147 )     (4,677 )
Net cash used for financing activities
    (5,860 )     (4,120 )
                 
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
   
794
     
3,789
 
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
   
5,117
     
1,328
 
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
  $
5,911
    $
5,117
 

Note 14 - Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited):

Summarized quarterly financial data for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 is as follows:

   
Three months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
(in thousands except per share amounts)
 
2007
                       
Direct finance income
  $
5,464
    $
6,659
    $
6,324
    $
6,399
 
Net direct finance and interest income
                               
    After provision for lease losses
   
4,833
     
6,219
     
5,545
     
5,720
 
Gross profit
   
7,028
     
8,815
     
7,890
     
7,746
 
Net earnings
  $
2,025
    $
3,066
    $
2,401
    $
2,396
 
                                 
Basic earnings per common share
  $
0.18
    $
0.27
    $
0.21
    $
0.21
 
Diluted earnings per common share
  $
0.18
    $
0.27
    $
0.21
    $
0.21
 
                                 
Dividends declared per common share
  $
0.11
    $
0.11
    $
0.12
    $
0.12
 
 
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Three months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
(in thousands except per share amounts)
 
2006
 
(Restated)
   
(Restated)
             
Direct finance income
  $
4,013
    $
4,483
    $
5,101
    $
5,264
 
Net direct finance and interest income
                               
    After provision for lease losses
   
3,460
     
4,201
     
4,753
     
4,701
 
Gross profit
   
7,798
     
7,474
     
8,347
     
9,164
 
Net earnings
  $
2,417
    $
2,275
    $
2,754
    $
3,276
 
                                 
Basic earnings per common share
  $
0.22
    $
0.20
    $
0.25
    $
0.29
 
Diluted earnings per common share
  $
0.21
    $
0.20
    $
0.25
    $
0.28
 
                                 
Dividends declared per common share
  $
0.10
    $
0.10
    $
0.11
    $
0.11
 
 
 
ITEM 9.  CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND   FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.


ITEM 9A.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company's management, including its principal executive officer and its principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are adequate and effective for the purposes set forth in the definition in Exchange Act rules. There were no significant changes made during the most recent fiscal quarter to the Company's internal controls or other factors that could significantly affect the Company's internal control over financial reporting.


ITEM 9B.  OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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PART III

ITEM 10.  DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the Company's definitive proxy statement to be filed not later than October 28, 2007 with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
 
We have a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics within the meaning of Item 406 of Regulation S-K adopted by the SEC under the Exchange Act that applies to our principal executive officer, principal accounting officer and principal financial officer. Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is available on the Company's website (www.calfirstbancorp.com), and we intend to satisfy the disclosure requirement under Item 5.05 of Form 8-K regarding any amendment to, or waiver from, a provision of our code of ethics by posting such information on our website. The information contained on the Company's website is not part of this or any other report we file with or furnish to the SEC and is incorporated by reference herein.

ITEM 11.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the Company's definitive proxy statement to be filed not later than October 28, 2007 with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

ITEM 12.  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the Company's definitive proxy statement to be filed not later than October 28, 2007 with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

ITEM 13.  CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the Company's definitive proxy statement to be filed not later than October 28, 2007 with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

ITEM 14.  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the Company's definitive proxy statement to be filed not later than October 28, 2007 with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
 
 
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PART IV

ITEM 15.  EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
 
(a) Financial Statements and Schedules   
  All financial statements are set forth under Item 8 of this annual report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted since they are either not required, not applicable, or the information is otherwise included.  
     
(b)  Exhibits:       
Exhibit No.
Description of Exhibit
Page No.
     
 2.1
Agreement of Merger dated as of May 22, 2001 among Amplicon, Inc., California First National Bancorp and CFNB Merger Sub (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Registrant's Statement on Form 8-K dated May 25, 2001)
 
   
 3.1
Articles of Incorporation of California First National Bancorp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant's Statement on Form 8-K dated May 25, 2001)
 
   
 3.2
Bylaws of California First National Bancorp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Registrant's Statement on Form 8-K  dated May 25, 2001)
 
   
10.1
1995 Equity Participation Plan, as amended to date (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Statement on Form S-8 File No. 333-15683)
 
   
10.2
Capital Assurances and Liquidity Maintenance Agreement between California First National Bancorp and California First National Bank, effective as of May 23, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Statement on Form 8-K dated May 25, 2001)
 
   
10.3
Agreement by and between California First National Bank and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency dated as of May 23, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant's Statement on Form 8-K dated May 25, 2001)
 
   
10.4
Office Lease dated January 30, 2003, between California First National Bancorp and World Trade Center Building, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrant’s March 31, 2003 Form 10-Q)
 
   
10.5
Business Loan Agreement dated as of January 20, 2006 between California First Leasing Corporation and Amplicon, Inc. and Bank of America (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Registrant’s December 31, 2005 Form 10-Q).
 
   
10.6
Amendment 1 to the Business Loan Agreement between California First Leasing Corporation and Amplicon, Inc. and Bank of America dated as of March 29, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Registrant's Statement on Form 8-K dated April 2, 2007)
 
   
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications of Principal Executive Officer
55
 
 
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications of Principal Financial Officer
56
 
 
32
Section 1350 Certifications by Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer
57
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

CALIFORNIA FIRST NATIONAL BANCORP


  By: /s/ S. Leslie Jewett       Date: September 14, 2007  
   
S. Leslie Jewett
       
 
 
POWER OF ATTORNEY

Each person whose signature appears below hereby authorizes each of Patrick E. Paddon, S. Leslie Jewett and Glen T. Tsuma as attorney-in-fact to sign on his behalf, individually in each capacity stated below, and to file all amendments and/or supplements to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
                                                                                                                 
Signature
 
Title
 
Date
         
         
/s/ Patrick E. Paddon  
President, Chief Executive
  September 14, 2007
     Patrick E. Paddon
 
   Officer and Director
   
         
         
/s/ Glen T. Tsuma  
Vice President, Chief Operating
  September 14, 2007
     Glen T. Tsuma
 
   Officer and Director
   
         
         
/s/ S. Leslie Jewett  
Chief Financial Officer
  September 14, 2007
     S. Leslie Jewett
       
         
         
/s/ Michael H. Lowry  
Director
  September 14, 2007
     Michael H. Lowry
       
         
         
/s/ Harris Ravine  
Director
  September 15, 2007
     Harris Ravine
       
         
         
/s/ Danilo Cacciamatta  
Director
  September 14, 2007
     Danilo Cacciamatta
       

 
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