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CALIFORNIA FIRST LEASING CORP - Quarter Report: 2013 March (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[Mark One]
[X]              QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended  March 31, 2013 
 
[  ]              TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________ to _________
 
Commission File No.: 0-15641

California First National Bancorp
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)


California
33-0964185
(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer
 incorporation or organization)
Identification No.)
   
     18201 Von Karman, Suite 800
 
     Irvine, California
92612
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

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

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 whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes þ     No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. 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 o Smaller Reporting Company 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 number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, as of May 1, 2013 was 10,447,227.

 
 

 

CALIFORNIA FIRST NATIONAL BANCORP

INDEX

 
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PAGE
NUMBER
   
Item 1. Financial Statements
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
     
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
     

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, the 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. Particular uncertainties arise from the behavior of financial markets, including fluctuations in interest rates and securities prices, from unanticipated changes in the risk characteristics of the lease and loan portfolio, the level of defaults and a change in the provision for credit losses, and from numerous other matters of national, regional and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive or regulatory nature. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligations to update any forward-looking statements.  Management does not undertake to update our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which they are made.

 
 

 
CALIFORNIA FIRST NATIONAL BANCORP

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(thousands, except for share amounts)

   
March 31,
 
June 30,
   
2013
 
2012
   
(Unaudited)
     
ASSETS
           
             
Cash and due from banks
  $ 58,471     $ 56,921  
Investments
    2,739       3,154  
Securities available-for-sale
    51,127       63,597  
Receivables
    1,405       1,597  
Property acquired for transactions in process
    11,661       18,548  
Leases and loans:
               
  Net investment in leases
    326,077       256,686  
  Commercial loans
    106,335       84,982  
  Allowance for credit losses
    (5,466 )     (5,205 )
     Net investment in leases and loans
    426,946       336,463  
                 
Net property on operating leases
    465       574  
Income taxes receivable
    685       880  
Other assets
    1,057       1,162  
Discounted lease rentals assigned to lenders
    1,042       3,275  
    $ 555,598     $ 486,171  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
                 
Liabilities:
               
  Accounts payable
  $ 9,530     $ 4,386  
  Accrued liabilities
    2,691       2,799  
  Demand and savings deposits
    90,669       79,157  
  Time certificates of deposit
    252,658       174,140  
  Lease deposits
    1,548       1,915  
  Non-recourse debt
    1,042       3,275  
  Deferred income taxes, net
    18,241       24,060  
      376,379       289,732  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Stockholders' equity:
               
  Preferred stock; 2,500,000 shares authorized; none issued
    -       -  
  Common stock; $.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 10,447,227 (March 31, 2013) and 10,433,684 (June 2012) issued and outstanding
     104        104  
  Additional paid in capital
    3,212       3,044  
  Retained earnings
    175,066       192,603  
  Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax
    837       688  
      179,219       196,439  
    $ 555,598     $ 486,171  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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CALIFORNIA FIRST NATIONAL BANCORP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)
(thousands, except for per share amounts)

   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
March 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
                         
Direct finance and loan income
  $ 4,872     $ 5,011     $ 14,160     $ 15,415  
Investment interest income
    570       750       1,926       2,394  
     Total direct finance, loan and interest income
    5,442       5,761       16,086       17,809  
                                 
Interest expense
                               
     Deposits
    707       636       1,881       2,215  
     Borrowings
    -       -       -       111  
        Net direct finance, loan and interest income
    4,735       5,125       14,205       15,483  
Provision for credit losses
    -       -       275       -  
                                 
     Net direct finance, loan and interest income after provision for credit losses
    4,735       5,125       13,930       15,483  
                                 
Non-interest income
                               
    Operating and sales-type lease income
    357       602       1,351       2,378  
    Gain on sale of leases and leased property
    999       545       1,974       1,660  
    Realized gains on securities available-for-sale
    302       -       316       56  
    Other fee income
    96       252       339       470  
        Total non-interest income
    1,754       1,399       3,980       4,564  
                                 
Non-interest expenses
                               
    Compensation and employee benefits
    2,259       2,236       6,590       6,736  
    Occupancy
    224       224       695       702  
    Professional services
    163       148       484       420  
    Other
    449       499       1,233       1,435  
        Total non-interest expenses
    3,095       3,107       9,002       9,293  
                                 
Earnings before income taxes
    3,394       3,417       8,908       10,754  
                                 
Income taxes
    1,293       1,299       3,460       4,087  
                                 
Net earnings
  $ 2,101     $ 2,118     $ 5,448     $ 6,667  
                                 
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.20     $ 0.20     $ 0.52     $ 0.64  
                                 
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.20     $ 0.20     $ 0.52     $ 0.64  
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    10,447       10,420       10,446       10,420  
                                 
Diluted common shares outstanding
    10,454       10,430       10,453       10,429  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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CALIFORNIA FIRST NATIONAL BANCORP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
 
   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
March 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
                         
Net earnings
  $ 2,101     $ 2,118     $ 5,448     $ 6,667  
                                 
Other comprehensive income (loss) :
                               
                                 
Unrealized (losses)/gains on securities available-for-sale
    (141 )     1,314       558       (626 )
                                 
Reclassification adjustment of realized gain included in net income on securities available-for-sale
    (302 )     -       (316 )     (56 )
      (443 )     1,314       242       (682 )
                                 
Tax effect
    170       (499 )     (93 )     259  
                                 
Total other comprehensive (loss)/income
    (273 )     815       149       (423 )
                                 
Total comprehensive income
  $ 1,828     $ 2,933     $ 5,597     $ 6,244  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
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CALIFORNIA FIRST NATIONAL BANCORP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)

   
Nine Months
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net Earnings
  $ 5,448     $ 6,667  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash flows provided by (used for) operating activities:
               
  Provision for credit losses
    275       -  
  Depreciation and net amortization (accretion)
    (413 )     (724 )
  Stock-based compensation expense
    4       -  
  Gain on sale of leased property and sales-type lease income
    (744 )     (722 )
  Net gain recognized on investment securities
    (316 )     (56 )
  Deferred income taxes, including income taxes payable
    (5,960 )     599  
  Decrease in income taxes receivable
    195       451  
  Net increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    5,036       2,155  
  Other, net
    (171 )     (370 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    3,354       8,000  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
  Investment in leases, loans and transactions in process
    (235,170 )     (135,178 )
  Payments received on lease receivables and loans
    147,562       123,025  
  Proceeds from sales of leased property and sales-type leases
    5,699       4,165  
  Purchase of investment securities
    -       (11,249 )
  Pay down on investment securities
    2,415       10,677  
  Proceeds from sale of investment securities
    10,425       3,067  
  Net decrease in other assets
    56       262  
Net cash used for investing activities
    (69,013 )     (5,231 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
  Net increase (decrease) in time certificates of deposit
    78,518       (23,430 )
  Net increase (decrease) in demand and savings deposits
    11,512       (9,251 )
  Net decrease in short-term borrowings
    -       (10,000 )
  Dividends to stockholders
    (22,985 )     (11,462 )
  Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    164       35  
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
    67,209       (54,108 )
                 
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    1,550       (51,339 )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
    56,921       97,302  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
  $ 58,471     $ 45,963  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Decrease in lease rentals assigned to lenders and related non-recourse debt
  $ (2,233 )   $ (3,921 )
Estimated residual values recorded on leases
  $ (1,801 )   $ (2,453 )
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
               
Net cash paid during the nine month period for:
               
    Interest
  $ 1,853     $ 2,475  
    Income Taxes
  $ 9,224     $ 3,087  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 
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CALIFORNIA FIRST NATIONAL BANCORP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except for share amounts)

                           
Accumulated
       
               
Additional
         
Other
       
               
Paid in
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
       
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
Income
   
Total
 
                                     
Nine months ended March 31, 2012
                                   
                                     
Balance, June 30, 2011
    10,417,597     $ 104     $ 2,849     $ 195,162     $ 1,507     $ 199,622  
                                                 
  Net earnings
    -       -       -       6,667       -       6,667  
  Other comprehensive (loss)
    -       -       -       -       (423 )     (423 )
                                                 
  Shares issued - Stock options exercised
    2,886       -       35       -       -       35  
                                                 
  Dividends declared
    -       -       -       (11,462 )     -       (11,462 )
                                                 
Balance, March 31, 2012
    10,420,483     $ 104     $ 2,884     $ 190,367     $ 1,084     $ 194,439  
                                     
Nine months ended March 31, 2013
                                   
                                     
Balance, June 30, 2012
    10,433,684     $ 104     $ 3,044     $ 192,603     $ 688     $ 196,439  
                                                 
  Net earnings
    -       -       -       5,448       -       5,448  
  Other comprehensive income
    -       -       -       -       149       149  
                                                 
  Shares issued - Stock options exercised
    13,543       -       164       -       -       164  
                                                 
  Stock based compensation expense
    -       -       4       -       -       4  
                                                 
  Dividends declared
    -       -       -       (22,985 )     -       (22,985 )
                                                 
Balance, March 31, 2013
    10,447,227     $ 104     $ 3,212     $ 175,066     $ 837     $ 179,219  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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CALIFORNIA FIRST NATIONAL BANCORP

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1- BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of California First National Bancorp (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries California First National Bank (“CalFirst Bank” or the “Bank”) and California First Leasing Corporation (“CalFirst Leasing”) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2012. The material under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” is written with the presumption that the readers have read or have access to the 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which contains Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations as of June 30, 2012 and for the year then ended.

In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of the balance sheet as of March 31, 2013 and the statements of earnings, comprehensive income, cash flows and stockholders’ equity for the periods presented. The results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the entire fiscal year ending June 30, 2013.

NOTE 2 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued updated guidance related to disclosure of reclassification amounts out of other comprehensive income. The standard requires that companies present either in a single note or parenthetically on the face of the financial statements, the effect of significant amounts reclassified from each component of accumulated other comprehensive income based on its source and the income statement line items affected by the reclassification. The new requirements will take effect for public companies in fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2012. The effect of adopting this standard will increase the Company’s disclosure surrounding reclassification of items out of accumulated other comprehensive income.

NOTE 3 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

At March 31, 2013, the Company has one stock option plan, which is more fully described in Note 14 in the Company’s 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K. During the first quarter of fiscal 2013 the Company issued a grant for 10,000 shares. Pursuant to ASC Topic 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation” (“ASC 718”) compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period using the fair-value based method for all new awards calculated at the grant date  As allowed per ASC 718, the fair value of this grant is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with these assumptions:

Risk free interest rate
    1.60 %
Option life (in years)
    10  
Dividend yield
    7.04 %
Volatility
    32.68 %
 
During the nine months ended March 31, 2013, the Company recognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense of $4,000 compared to none recognized during the first nine months of fiscal 2012. As of March 31, 2013, approximately $19,000 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested shares is expected to be recognized over the next 52 months.
 
 
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The following table summarizes the stock option activity for the periods indicated:
 
   
For the nine months ended
   
March 31, 2013
 
March 31, 2012
   
Shares
 
Weighted Average
 Exercise Price
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average
 Exercise Price
Options outstanding at beginning of period
    26,240     $ 12.19       42,327     $ 12.17  
Exercised
    (13,543 )     12.13       ( 2,886 )     12.13  
Granted
    10,000       16.00       -       -  
Options outstanding at end of period
    22,697     $ 13.91       39,441     $ 12.17  
Options exercisable at end of period
    12,697               39,441          

     
As of March 31, 2013
     
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
  $  9.96 -
12.49
      12,697       0.79     $ 12.26       12,697     $ 12.26  
    16.00 -
16.00
      10,000       9.33       16.00       -       -  
  $  9.96 -
16.00
      22,697       4.55     $ 13.91       12,697     $ 12.26  

NOTE 4 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

ASC Topic 820: “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” defines fair value as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability.  ASC Topic 820 establishes a three-tiered value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs based on the extent to which inputs used are observable in the market and requires the Company to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.  If a value is based on inputs that fall in different levels of the hierarchy, the instrument will be categorized based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value calculation.  The three levels of inputs are defined as follows:
 
·  
Level 1 - Valuation is based upon unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets;
 
·  
Level 2 - Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market;
 
·  
Level 3 - Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use inputs not observable in the market and based on the entity’s own judgment.  Level 3 valuation techniques could include the use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques, and rely on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
 
ASC 820 applies whenever other accounting pronouncements require presentation of fair value measurements, but does not change existing guidance as to whether or not an instrument is carried at fair value.  As such, ASC 820 does not apply to the Company’s investment in leases.  The Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis include primarily securities available-for-sale and at March 31, 2013, there were no liabilities subject to ASC 820. 
 
Securities available-for-sale include corporate bonds, municipal bonds, and mutual fund and equity investments and generally are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 and Level 2 inputs.  The fair value of corporate and municipal bonds are obtained from independent quotation bureaus that use computerized valuation formulas to calculate current values based on observable transactions, but not a quoted bid, or are valued using prices obtained from the custodian, who uses third party data service providers (Level 2 input).  Mutual funds and equity investments are valued by reference to the market closing or last trade price (Level 1 inputs).  In the unlikely event that no trade occurred on the applicable date, an indicative bid or the last trade most proximate to the applicable date would be used (Level 2 input).
 
The following table summarizes the Company’s assets, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012:

 
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(in thousands)
 
Total
 
Quoted Price in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
 
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
Description of Assets / Liabilities
 
Fair Value
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
                         
As of March 31, 2013
                       
   Corporate debt securities
  $ 48,635     $ -     $ 48,635     $ -  
   Securities of state and political subdivisions
    442       -       442       -  
    Mutual fund investments
    1,400       1,400       -       -  
    Equity investment
    650       650       -       -  
    $ 51,127     $ 2,050     $ 49,077     $ -  
                                 
As of June 30, 2012
                               
    Corporate debt securities
  $ 61,174     $ -     $ 61,174     $ -  
    Securities of state and political subdivisions
    443       -       443       -  
    Mutual fund investments
    1,423       1,423       -       -  
    Equity investment
    557       557       -       -  
    $ 63,597     $ 1,980     $ 61,617     $ -  

Certain financial instruments, such as impaired loans and unfunded loan commitments, are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances, usually if there was evidence of impairment.  The Company had no such assets or liabilities at March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012.
 
NOTE 5 – FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

In accordance with ASC 825-50, the following table summarizes the estimated fair value of financial instruments as of March 31, 2013, and June 30, 2012, and includes financial instruments that are not accounted for or carried at fair value.  In accordance with disclosure guidance, certain financial instruments, including all lease related assets and liabilities and all non-financial instruments are excluded from fair value of financial instrument disclosure requirements.  Accordingly, the aggregate of the fair values presented does not represent the total underlying value of the Company.  These fair value estimates are based on relevant market information and data, however, given that there is no active market or observable market transactions for certain financial instruments, the Company has made estimates of fair values which are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimated values.

Cash and cash equivalents and demand deposits, because of their short term nature, their carrying amounts approximate fair value and are classified as Level I in the fair value hierarchy.  Values for investments and available-for-sale securities are determined as set forth in Note 4 and 7.  The fair value of loan participations that trade regularly in the secondary market is based upon current bid prices in such market at the measurement date and classified as Level II in the fair value hierarchy.  For other loans, the estimated fair value is calculated based on discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality and are classified as Level III in the fair value hierarchy.  These calculations have been adjusted for credit risk based on the Company’s historical credit loss experience.  The fair value of certificates of deposit is estimated based on discounted cash flows using current offered market rates or interest rates for borrowings of similar maturity.

The estimated fair values of financial instruments were as follows:

   
March 31, 2013
 
June 30, 2012
   
Carrying
 
Estimated
 
Carrying
 
Estimated
   
Amount
 
Fair Value
 
Amount
 
Fair Value
   
(in thousands)
 
Financial Assets:
                       
   Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 58,471     $ 58,471     $ 56,921     $ 56,921  
   Investments
    2,739       2,759       3,154       3,155  
   Securities available-for-sale
    51,127       51,127       63,597       63,597  
   Commercial loan participations
    75,629       76,301       71,478       70,876  
   Other commercial loans
    28,734       29,314       11,432       11,863  
Financial Liabilities:
                               
   Demand and savings deposits
    90,669       90,669       79,157       79,157  
   Time certificates of deposit
  $ 252,658     $ 252,815     $ 174,140     $ 174,356  

 
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NOTE 6 – INVESTMENTS:

Investments are carried at cost and consist of the following:

   
March 31, 2013
 
June 30, 2012
   
Carrying Cost
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying Cost
 
Fair Value
   
(in thousands)
 
Federal Reserve Bank Stock
  $ 1,655     $ 1,655     $ 1,655     $ 1,655  
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
    869       869       1,123       1,123  
Mortgage-backed investments
    215       235       376       377  
    $ 2,739     $ 2,759     $ 3,154     $ 3,155  

The investment in Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (“FHLB”) stock is a required investment related to CalFirst Bank’s ability to borrow from the FHLB. The FHLB obtains its funding primarily through issuance of consolidated obligations of the Federal Home Loan Bank system.  The U.S. Government does not guarantee these obligations, and each of the 12 FHLB’s are generally jointly and severally liable for repayment of each other’s debt.  Therefore, the Company’s investment could be adversely impacted by the financial operations of the FHLB and actions by the Federal Housing Finance Agency.  These investments have no stated maturity.

The mortgage-backed investment consists of one U.S. agency issued security.  The Company has determined that it has the ability to hold this investment until maturity and, given the Company’s intent to do so, anticipates that it will realize the full carrying value of its investment and carries the security at amortized cost.

NOTE 7 – SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE:

The amortized cost and fair value of securities at March 31, 2013 were as follows:

(in thousands)
 
Amortized
  Gross Unrealized  
Fair
   
Cost
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
Value
   Corporate debt securities
  $ 47,645     $ 990     $ -     $ 48,635  
   Securities of state and political subdivisions
    413       29       -       442  
   Mutual fund investments
    1,306       94       -       1,400  
   Equity investments
    422       228       -       650  
Total securities available-for-sale
  $ 49,786     $ 1,341     $ -     $ 51,127  

The amortized cost and fair value of securities at June 30, 2012 were as follows:

(in thousands)
 
Amortized
  Gross Unrealized  
Fair
   
Cost
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
Value
   Corporate debt securities
  $ 60,402     $ 1,081     $ (309 )   $ 61,174  
   Securities of state and political subdivisions
    415       28       -       443  
   Mutual fund investments
    1,306       117       -       1,423  
   Equity investments
    422       135       -       557  
Total securities available-for-sale
  $ 62,545     $ 1,361     $ (309   $ 63,597  

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of available-for-sale securities at March 31, 2013, by contractual maturity, are shown below.  Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

   
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
   
(in thousands)
 
  Due in one year or less
  $ 26,106     $ 26,405  
  Due after one year but less than 5 years
    21,952       22,672  
  Due after five years
    -       -  
  No stated maturity
    1,728       2,050  
Total securities available-for-sale
  $ 49,786     $ 51,127  

 
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Gross realized gains and gross realized losses on securities available for sale are summarized below. During the nine months ended March 31, 2013, the Company realized a gain of $316,000 from the sale and tender of corporate bonds for proceeds of $12.8 million.  During the nine months ended March 31, 2012, the Company realized a gain of $56,000 from the early call of a corporate bond for proceeds of $3.1 million. These net gains are recognized using the specific identification method and are included in non-interest income.

   
Nine months ended
   
March 31,
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Gross realized gains
  $ 316     $ 56  
Gross realized losses
    -       -  
Total
  $ 316     $ 56  

The following table presents the fair value and associated gross unrealized loss only on an available-for-sale security with a gross unrealized loss at June 30, 2012.  At March 31, 2013, the Company had no unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities.

   
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
   
Unrealized
 
Estimated
 
Unrealized
 
Estimated
 
Unrealized
 
Estimated
   
Loss
 
Fair Value
 
Loss
 
Fair Value
 
Loss
 
Fair Value
   
(in thousands)
 
At June 30, 2012
                                   
Corporate bonds
  $ (309 )   $ 20,451     $ -     $ -     $ (309 )   $ 20,451  
Total
  $ (309 )   $ 20,451     $ -     $ -     $ (309 )   $ 20,451  

The Company conducts a regular assessment of its investment portfolios to determine whether any securities are other-than-temporarily impaired. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers, among other factors, length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, and the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery. At March 31, 2013, no securities were other than temporarily impaired.

NOTE 8 – NET INVESTMENT IN LEASES

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

   
March 31, 2013
 
June 30, 2012
   
(in thousands)
 
  Minimum lease payments receivable
  $ 335,454     $ 258,877  
  Estimated residual value
    14,712       17,270  
  Less unearned income
    (24,089 )     (19,461 )
     Net investment in leases before allowances
    326,077       256,686  
  Less allowance for lease losses
    (3,193 )     (3,052 )
  Less valuation allowance for estimated residual value
    (301 )     (81 )
     Net investment in leases
  $ 322,583     $ 253,553  

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 $2.8 million and $3.6 million at March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012, respectively.
 
 
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NOTE 9 – COMMERCIAL LOANS

The Company’s investment in commercial loans consists of the following:

   
March 31, 2013
 
June 30, 2012
   
(in thousands)
  Commercial term loans
  $ 74,169     $ 69,221  
  Commercial real estate loans
    30,705       13,504  
  Revolving lines of credit
    2,006       3,019  
     Total commercial loans
    106,880       85,744  
  Less unearned income and discounts
    (545 )     (762 )
  Less allowance for loan losses
    (1,972 )     (2,072 )
     Net commercial loans
  $ 104,363     $ 82,910  

Commercial loans are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances reduced by the allowance for loan losses and net of any deferred fees or costs on originated loans, or unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination fees and certain direct origination costs are capitalized and recognized as an adjustment of the yield of the related commercial loan.

In addition to the amount outstanding on revolving lines of credit set forth above, the Company had additional unused commitments on revolving lines of credit in the amount of $17.9 million at March 31, 2013 and $16.1 million at June 30, 2012. The Company has a recorded liability for unfunded loan commitments of $25,000 at March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012 related to such commitments.

NOTE 10 – CREDIT QUALITY OF FINANCING RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The following tables provide information on the credit profile of the components of the portfolio and allowance for credit losses related to “financing receivables” as defined under ASC Topic 310.  This disclosure on “financing receivables” covers the Company’s direct finance and sales-type leases and all commercial loans, but does not include operating leases, transactions in process or residual values.   The portfolio is disaggregated into segments and classifications appropriate for assessing and monitoring the portfolios’ risk and performance. This disclosure does not encompass all risk assets or the entire allowance for credit losses.

Portfolio segments identified by the Company include leases and loans.  These segments have been disaggregated into four classes: 1) commercial leases, 2) education, government and non-profit leases, 3) commercial and industrial loans and 4) commercial real estate loans.  Relevant risk characteristics for establishing these portfolio classes generally include the nature of the borrower, structure of the transaction and collateral type. The Company’s credit process includes a policy of classifying all leases and loans in accordance with a risk rating classification system consistent with regulatory models under which leases and loans may be rated as “pass”, “special mention”, “substandard”, or “doubtful”. These risk categories reflect an assessment of the ability of the borrowers to service their obligation based on current financial position, historical payment experience, and collateral adequacy, among other factors.  The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

 
 Pass – Includes credits of the highest quality as well as credits with positive primary repayment source but one or more characteristics that are of higher than average risk.

 
Special Mention – Have a potential weakness that if left uncorrected may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the lease or loan or of the Company’s credit position at some future date.

 
Substandard – Are inadequately protected by the paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral, if any. Substandard credits have a well-defined weakness that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt or indicate the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

 
Doubtful – Based on current information and events, collection of all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the lease or loan agreement is considered highly questionable and improbable.
 
 
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The risk classification of financing receivables by portfolio class is as follows:

         
Education
                 
         
Government
 
Commercial
 
Commercial
 
Total
(dollars in thousands)
 
Commercial
 
Non-profit
 
& Industrial
 
Real Estate
 
Financing
   
Leases
 
Leases
 
Loans
 
Loans
 
Receivable
As of March 31, 2013:
                             
Pass
  $ 225,033     $ 78,867     $ 73,421     $ 22,860     $ 400,181  
Special Mention
    6,389       374       2,175       895       9,833  
Substandard
    1,884       726       -       6,984       9,594  
Doubtful
    94       236       -       -       330  
    $ 233,400     $ 80,203     $ 75,596     $ 30,739     $ 419,938  
Non-accrual
  $ 91     $ 258     $ -     $ 2,037     $ 2,386  
                                         
As of June 30, 2012:
                                       
Pass
  $ 149,333     $ 81,820     $ 64,091     $ 2,955     $ 298,199  
Special Mention
    8,266       989       7,410       2,495       19,160  
Substandard
    649       729       -       8,031       9,409  
Doubtful
    91       2       -       -       93  
    $ 158,339     $ 83,540     $ 71,501     $ 13,481     $ 326,861  
Non-accrual
  $ 92     $ 311     $ -     $ -     $ 403  

The accrual of interest income on leases and loans will be discontinued when the customer becomes ninety days or more past due on its lease or loan payments with the Company, unless the Company believes the investment is otherwise recoverable.  Leases and loans may be placed on non-accrual earlier if the Company has significant doubt about the ability of the customer to meet its lease or loan obligations, as evidenced by consistent delinquency, deterioration in the customer’s financial condition or other relevant factors. Payments received while on non-accrual are applied to reduce the Company’s recorded value.

The following table presents the aging of the financing receivables by portfolio class:

         
Greater
             
Total
 
Over 90
    30-89  
Than
 
Total
       
Financing
 
Days &
(dollars in thousands)
 
Days
 
90 Days
 
Past Due
 
Current
 
Receivable
 
Accruing
                                       
As of March 31, 2013:
                                     
Commercial Leases
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 233,400     $ 233,400     $ -  
Education, Government, Non-profit Leases
    -       -       -       80,203       80,203       -  
Commercial and Industrial Loans
    -       -       -       75,596       75,596       -  
Commercial Real Estate Loans
    -       2,037       2,037       28,702       30,739       -  
    $ -     $ 2,037     $ 2,037     $ 417,901     $ 419,938     $ -  
                                                 
As of June 30, 2012:
                                               
Commercial Leases
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 158,339     $ 158,339     $ -  
Education, Government, Non-profit Leases
    -       -       -       83,540       83,540       -  
Commercial and Industrial Loans
    -       -       -       71,501       71,501       -  
Commercial Real Estate Loans
    -       -       -       13,481       13,481       -  
    $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 326,861     $ 326,861     $ -  

The commercial real estate loan greater than 90 days past due is current with all interest payments but has not made principal payments for more than 90 days. The Company continues to recognize the cash interest payments as income when paid as the loan is well collateralized by the real estate and not impaired.

The following table presents the allowance balances and activity in the allowance related to financing receivables, along with the recorded investment and allowance determined based on impairment method as of March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012:

 
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Education
                 
         
Government
 
Commercial
 
Commercial
 
Total
   
Commercial
 
Non-profit
 
& Industrial
 
Real Estate
 
Financing
(in thousands)
 
Leases
 
Leases
 
Loans
 
Loans
 
Receivable
As of March 31, 2013:
                             
Allowance for lease and loan losses
                             
   Balance beginning of period
  $ 2,175     $ 877     $ 1,561     $ 511     $ 5,124  
      Charge-offs
    -       -       -       -       -  
      Recoveries
    1       -       -       -       1  
      Provision
    140       -       -       (100 )     40  
   Balance end of period
  $ 2,316     $ 877     $ 1,561     $ 411     $ 5,165  
                                         
      Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 402     $ 353     $ -     $ -     $ 755  
      Collectively evaluated for impairment
    1,914       524       1,561       411       4,410  
Total ending allowance balance
  $ 2,316     $ 877     $ 1,561     $ 411     $ 5,165  
                                         
Finance receivables
                                       
      Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 2,391     $ 962     $ -     $ -     $ 3,353  
      Collectively evaluated for impairment
    231,009       79,241       75,596       30,739       416,585  
    $ 233,400     $ 80,203     $ 75,596     $ 30,739     $ 419,938  
                                         
As of June 30, 2012:
                                       
Allowance for lease and loan losses
                                       
   Balance beginning of period
  $ 2,019     $ 877     $ 1,561     $ 511     $ 4,968  
      Charge-offs
    (51 )     -       -       -       (51 )
      Recoveries
    207       -       -       -       207  
      Provision
    -       -       -       -       -  
   Balance end of period
  $ 2,175     $ 877     $ 1,561     $ 511     $ 5,124  
                                         
      Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 236     $ 205     $ -     $ -     $ 441  
      Collectively evaluated for impairment
    1,939       672       1,561       511       4,682  
Total ending allowance balance
  $ 2,175     $ 877     $ 1,561     $ 511     $ 5,124  
                                         
Finance receivables
                                       
      Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 1,751     $ 731     $ -     $ -     $ 2,482  
      Collectively evaluated for impairment
    156,588       82,809       71,501       13,481       324,379  
 
  $ 158,339     $ 83,540     $ 71,501     $ 13,481     $ 326,861  


NOTE 11 – BORROWINGS

At March 31, 2013, CalFirst Leasing had a $15 million line of credit with a bank. The line of credit was amended on April 25, 2013 to reduce the available line of credit to $10 million. The purpose of the line is to provide resources as needed for investment in transactions-in-process and leases.  The agreement provides for borrowings based on Libor, requires a commitment fee on the unused line balance and allows for advances through March 31, 2014.  The agreement is unsecured, however, the Company guarantees CalFirst Leasing’s obligations.  Under provisions of the agreement, CalFirst Leasing must maintain a minimum net worth and profitability.  No borrowings have been made under this line of credit as of March 31, 2013.
 
 
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CalFirst Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (“FHLB”) and can take advantage of FHLB programs for overnight and term advances at published daily rates.  Under terms of a blanket collateral agreement, advances from the FHLB are collateralized by qualifying real estate loans and investment securities.  The Bank also has authority to borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) discount window amounts secured by certain lease receivables.  At March 31, 2013, there were no borrowings from the FHLB with available borrowing capacity of $1.9 million related to qualifying real estate loans of $2.9 million, and no borrowings from the FRB with borrowing availability of approximately $98.5 million secured by $131.6 million of lease receivables.

NOTE 12 – SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company’s two subsidiaries, CalFirst Leasing and CalFirst Bank, an FDIC-insured national bank, are considered to be two different business segments. Below is a summary of each segment’s financial results for the quarters and nine months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:

               
Bancorp and
     
   
CalFirst
 
CalFirst
 
Eliminating
     
   
Leasing
 
Bank
 
Entries
 
Consolidated
   
(in thousands)
 
Quarter ended March 31, 2013
                       
Total direct finance and interest income
  $ 1,058     $ 4,383     $ 1     $ 5,442  
Net direct, loan and interest income after provision for credit losses
  $ 1,274     $ 3,460     $ 1     $ 4,735  
Other income
  $ 1,054     $ 700     $ -     $ 1,754  
Net income
  $ 980     $ 1,342     $ (221 )   $ 2,101  
                                 
Quarter ended March 31, 2012
                               
Total direct finance and interest income
  $ 1,865     $ 3,880     $ 16     $ 5,761  
Net direct, loan and interest income after provision for credit losses
  $ 2,168     $ 2,941     $ 16     $ 5,125  
Other income
  $ 1,251     $ 148     $ -     $ 1,399  
Net income
  $ 1,322     $ 858     $ (62 )   $ 2,118  
                                 
Nine months ended March 31, 2013
                               
Total direct finance and interest income
  $ 3,481     $ 12,600     $ 5     $ 16,086  
Net direct, loan and interest income after provision for credit losses
  $ 3,848     $ 10,077     $ 5     $ 13,930  
Other income
  $ 2,430     $ 1,551     $ -     $ 3,980  
Net income
  $ 2,396     $ 3,580     $ (528 )   $ 5,448  
                                 
Nine months ended March 31, 2012
                               
Total direct finance and interest income
  $ 5,790     $ 11,942     $ 77     $ 17,809  
Net direct, loan and interest income after provision for credit losses
  $ 6,092     $ 9,314     $ 77     $ 15,483  
Other income
  $ 4,250     $ 314     $ -     $ 4,564  
Net income
  $ 3,640     $ 3,394     $ (367 )   $ 6,667  
                                 
Total assets at March 31, 2013
  $ 90,012     $ 471,943     $ (6,357 )   $ 555,598  
Total assets at March 31, 2012
  $ 131,509     $ 355,830     $ (12,977 )   $ 474,362  
 
 
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CALIFORNIA FIRST NATIONAL BANCORP

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

GENERAL

California First National Bancorp, a California corporation (the “Company”), is a bank holding company headquartered in Orange County, California with a bank subsidiary, California First National Bank (“CalFirst Bank” or the “Bank”) and leasing subsidiary, California First Leasing Corp (“CalFirst Leasing”).  The primary business of the Company is leasing and financing capital assets, while CalFirst Bank also participates in the syndicated commercial loan market, provides business loans to fund the purchase of assets leased by third parties, including CalFirst Leasing, and offers commercial loans directly to businesses.  CalFirst Bank gathers deposits from a centralized location primarily through posting rates on the Internet.  All banking and other operations are conducted from one central location.

The Company’s direct finance, loan and interest income includes interest income earned on the Company’s investment in lease receivables, residuals, commercial loans and investment securities. Non-interest income primarily includes gains realized on the sale of leased property and leases, income from sales-type and operating leases, gains and losses realized on investments, and other income. Income from sales-type leases relates to the re-lease of lease property (“lease extensions”) while income from operating leases generally involves lease extensions that are accounted for as an operating lease rather than as a sales-type lease.

The Company's operating results are subject to quarterly fluctuations resulting from a variety of factors, including the size and credit quality of the lease and loan portfolios, the interest rate environment, the volume and profitability of leased property being re-marketed through re-lease or sale, the market for investment securities, the volume of new lease or loan originations, including variations in the mix and funding of such originations, and economic conditions in general. Net interest income is the largest source of income and the Company’s principal market risk exposure currently is related to the absolute level of interest rates and the differences in the repricing characteristics of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The FRB began decreasing interest rates in 2007 and has maintained historically low market interest rates from 2009 to 2013. The Company’s current balance sheet structure is short-term in nature, with over 53% of interest-earning assets and 81% of interest bearing liabilities repricing within one year. The Company’s interest margin is susceptible to timing lags related to varying movements in market interest rates as many of the Company’s leases, loans and liquid investments are tied to U.S. treasury rates and Libor that often do not move in step with bank deposit rates.  As a result, this can cause a greater change in net interest income than indicated by the repricing asset and liability comparison.

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 securities, leases and loans 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 critical accounting policies and estimates have not changed from and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2012.
 
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 and Trends

The following discussion is provided in addition to the required analysis of earnings in order to discuss trends in our business. We believe this analysis provides additional meaningful information on a comparative basis.

 
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Net earnings of $2.1 million for the third quarter ended March 31, 2013 were consistent with earnings from the third quarter of the prior year, while net earnings for the first nine months of fiscal 2013 of $5.4 million were 18.3% below the same period of the prior year. Third quarter results benefited from 22% growth in the average investment in the lease and loan portfolio and 25% increase in non-interest income, but  were impeded by the continued drop in average yields earned.
 
New lease bookings during the third quarter of fiscal 2013 of $82.3 million were 119.1% above the volume booked in the third quarter of the prior year, and with commercial loans of $20.0 million, total leases and loans booked of $102.3 million were up 166.5% from $38.4 million booked during the third quarter of fiscal 2012.    As a result, the net investment in leases and loans of $426.9 million at March 31, 2013 was up 28.1% from the balance at March 31, 2012 and 26.9% from the balance at June 30, 2012.  Third quarter lease originations were 31% below the third quarter of fiscal 2012, but total lease and loan originations during the quarter were up 12%.  For the first nine months of fiscal 2013, lease originations were 31% ahead of the prior year while total lease and loan originations were up 61%. With the high level of bookings during the third quarter, however, the estimated backlog of approved lease and loan commitments of $100 million at March 31, 2013 is 10% below the level at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2012 and down from $137 million at December 31, 2012.

Consolidated Statement of Earnings Analysis

Summary – For the third quarter ended March 31, 2013, net earnings of $2.1 million declined $17,000 compared to the third quarter ended March 31, 2012.  For the first nine months of fiscal 2013, net earnings of $5.4 million decreased $1.2 million, or 18.3%, compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2012.  Diluted earnings per share of $0.20 for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 were consistent with the $0.20 per share for the third quarter of fiscal 2012.  For the nine months ended March 31, 2013, diluted earnings per share of $0.52 decreased 18.5%, compared to $0.64 per share for the same prior year period.
 
Net Direct Finance, Loan and Interest Income  Net direct finance, loan and interest income is the difference between interest earned on the investment in leases, loans, securities and other interest earning investments and interest paid on deposits and other borrowings. Net direct finance, loan and interest income is affected by changes in the volume and mix of interest earning assets, the movement of interest rates, and funding and pricing strategies.
 
Net direct finance, loan and interest income was $4.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, a $390,000, or 7.6%, decrease compared to the same quarter of the prior year.  Total direct finance, loan and interest income for the third quarter ended March 31, 2013 decreased 5.5% to $5.4 million from $5.8 million earned during the third quarter of fiscal 2012. This decrease was primarily due to a $239,000 or 6.0% decrease in direct finance income due to a 160 basis point decline in average yield to 5.0% that offset a 24.4% increase in average lease balances to $302.0 million.  Commercial loan income increased $100,000 due to a 15.3% increase in the average balance of the loan portfolio to $98.0 million that offset a 23 basis point decrease in the average yield.  Investment income decreased $180,000 to $570,000 largely due to a $171,000 decrease in interest income due to the early call of a higher yielding investment. As a result, the average cash and investment balances declined 12.1% to $106.1 million while the average yield decreased 34 basis points to 2.15%. During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, interest expense paid on deposits and borrowings increased by $71,000 or 11.2% reflecting a 26.3% increase in average balances to $318.2 million offset by a 12 basis point drop in average interest rates paid to 0.89%.
 
For the nine months ended March 31, 2013, net direct finance, loan and interest income was $14.2 million, a $1.3 million or 8.3% decrease from $15.5 million earned during the same period of the prior year.  Total direct finance, loan and interest income for the first nine months of fiscal 2013 decreased $1.7 million, or 9.7%, to $16.1 million and included a $1.4 million, or 11.1%, decline in direct finance income due to a 176 basis point drop in average yields earned to 5.24% that offset an 18.8% increase in average balances to $276.9 million. Investment income declined by $468,000, or 19.6% as the average yield on investment securities declined 55 basis points to 4.0% on lower balances and a $29.4 million drop in average interest earning deposits reduced interest income by an additional $42,000. Commercial loan income increased $104,000 due to a 5.9% increase in the average commercial loan portfolio to $91.7 million, offset by a 12 basis point decline in average yield.  For the nine months ended March 31, 2013, interest expense on deposits and borrowings decreased by $445,000 or 19.1% to $1.9 million, reflecting a 24 basis point decrease in interest rates paid on average balances that increased by 2.8% from the prior year to $279.3 million.
 
The average yield on all interest-earning assets during the third quarter of fiscal 2013 decreased to 4.3% from 5.1% for the third quarter ended March 31, 2012, while the average rate paid on all interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 0.9% from 1.0% in the same period of the prior fiscal year. As a result, the net interest margin decreased to 3.7% for the third
 
 
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quarter of fiscal 2013 from 4.6% in fiscal 2012. For the first nine months of fiscal 2013, the net interest margin of 3.9% is down from 4.4% for the first nine months of fiscal 2012. The prolonged period of low interest rates has allowed the continued run off of higher yielding leases and securities that have been replaced with leases and variable rate loans based on current historically low rates, and the Bank is limited in its ability to lower deposit rates in tandem.
 
The following table presents the components of the increases (decreases) in net direct finance and interest income before provision for credit losses by volume and rate:

   
Quarter ended
Nine Months ended
 
   
March 31, 2013 vs 2012
   
March 31, 2013 vs 2012
 
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
Total
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
Total
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Interest income
                                   
Net investment in leases
  $ 972     $ (1,211 )   $ (239 )   $ 2,298     $ (3,656 )   $ (1,358 )
Commercial loans
    156       (56 )     100       187       (84 )     103  
Investment securities
    (92 )     (79 )     (171 )     (175 )     (251 )     (426 )
Interest-earning deposits with banks
    (4 )     (5 )     (9 )     (42 )     -       (42 )
      1,032       (1,351 )     (319 )     2,268       (3,991 )     (1,723 )
Interest expense
                                               
Demand and savings deposits
    8       4       12       (23 )     (66 )     (89 )
Time deposits
    188       (129 )     59       196       (441 )     (245 )
Borrowings
    -       -       -       (111 )     -       (111 )
      196       (125 )     71       62       (507 )     (445 )
Net direct finance, loan and interest income
  $ 836     $ (1,226 )   $ (390 )   $ 2,206     $ (3,484 )   $ (1,278 )

The following tables present the Company’s average balance sheets, direct finance and loan 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. Yields/rates are presented on an annualized basis.

   
Quarter ended
   
Quarter ended
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
March 31, 2013
                 
March 31, 2012
 
   
Average
       
Yield/
 
Average
       
Yield/
Assets
 
Balance
 
Interest
 
Rate
 
Balance
 
Interest
 
Rate
Interest-earning assets
                                   
   Interest-earning deposits with banks
  $ 50,667     $ 26       0.2 %   $ 57,238     $ 35       0.2 %
   Investment securities
    55,459       544       3.9 %     63,524       715       4.5 %
   Commercial loans
    98,032       1,118       4.6 %     85,038       1,018       4.8 %
   Net investment in leases
    302,022       3,754       5.0 %     242,877       3,993       6.6 %
Total interest-earning assets
    506,180       5,442       4.3 %     448,677       5,761       5.1 %
Other assets
    24,291                       36,331                  
    $ 530,471                     $ 485,008                  
                                                 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
                                               
Interest-bearing liabilities
                                               
   Demand and savings deposits
  $ 85,869       104       0.5 %   $ 79,458       92       0.5 %
   Time deposits
    232,304       603       1.0 %     172,464       544       1.3 %
   FHLB & FRB borrowings
    -       -       0.0 %     -       -       0.0 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    318,173       707       0.9 %     251,922       636       1.0 %
Non-interest bearing demand deposits
    2,264                       2,796                  
Other liabilities
    31,814                       37,090                  
Shareholders' equity
    178,220                       193,200                  
    $ 530,471                     $ 485,008                  
                                                 
Net direct finance, loan and interest income
          $ 4,735                     $ 5,125          
Net interest spread (2)
                    3.4 %                     4.1 %
Net interest margin (3)
                    3.7 %                     4.6 %
Average interest-earning assets over average interest-bearing liabilities
                    159.1 %                     178.1 %

 
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Nine months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
March 31, 2013
                 
March 31, 2012
 
   
Average
       
Yield/
 
Average
       
Yield/
Assets
 
Balance
 
Interest
 
Rate
 
Balance
 
Interest
 
Rate
Interest-earning assets
                                   
   Interest-earning deposits with banks
  $ 52,661     $ 76       0.2 %   $ 82,088     $ 118       0.2 %
   Investment securities
    60,920       1,850       4.0 %     65,997       2,276       4.6 %
   Commercial loans
    91,748       3,277       4.8 %     86,634       3,173       4.9 %
   Net investment in leases
    276,912       10,883       5.2 %     233,135       12,242       7.0 %
Total interest-earning assets
    482,241       16,086       4.4 %     467,854       17,809       5.1 %
Other assets
    25,541                       40,087                  
    $ 507,782                     $ 507,941                  
                                                 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
                                               
Interest-bearing liabilities
                                               
   Demand and savings deposits
  $ 79,408       292       0.5 %   $ 84,507       382       0.6 %
   Time deposits
    199,842       1,589       1.1 %     180,527       1,833       1.4 %
   FHLB & FRB borrowings
    -       -       0.0 %     6,618       111       2.2 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    279,250       1,881       0.9 %     271,652       2,326       1.1 %
Non-interest bearing demand deposits
    2,210                       2,278                  
Other liabilities
    38,377                       36,225                  
Shareholders' equity
    187,945                       197,786                  
    $ 507,782                     $ 507,941                  
                                                 
Net direct finance, loan and interest income
          $ 14,205                     $ 15,483          
Net interest spread (2)
                    3.5 %                     4.0 %
Net interest margin (3)
                    3.9 %                     4.4 %
Average interest-earning assets over average interest-bearing liabilities
                    172.7 %                     172.2 %

(1)  
Average balance is based on month-end balances, includes non-accrual leases, and is presented net of unearned income.
(2)  
Net interest spread is equal to the difference between the average yield on interest earning assets and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
(3)  
Net interest margin represents net direct finance and interest income as a percent of average interest earning assets.

Provision for Credit Losses  The Company did not record a provision for credit losses in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 or fiscal 2012.  The lack of provision in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 is due to an improvement in credit metrics as the growth in the portfolio is largely related to higher rated credits and certain problem credits are being resolved.  For the first nine months of fiscal 2013, the Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $275,000, compared to no provision recorded in fiscal 2012. The provision during the first nine months of fiscal 2013 was due to deterioration in the credit of one large lease position during the first quarter of fiscal 2013, and at March 31, 2013, the existing allowance was deemed to be consistent with the credit profile of the consolidated portfolio.
 
Non-interest Income – Total non-interest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 increased by $355,000 or 25.4% to $1.8 million, compared to $1.4 million for the same quarter of the prior fiscal year.  The increase is primarily attributable to a $302,000 gain realized on the early call of a security available-for-sale.  Income from the sale or release of leased property at the end of term increased $112,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 from the same quarter of the prior year but was offset by a $155,000 reduction in other fee income.  Total non-interest income of $4.0 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2013 was down 12.8% from $4.6 million during the comparable period of fiscal 2012.  The decline was due to a $774,000 decrease in income realized from leases reaching their end of term during the period offset by an increase of $321,000 in gains realized on the early call of a security available-for-sale and sale of leases.
 
Non-interest Expense – During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, non-interest expenses of $3.1 million were $12,000 lower than the third quarter of fiscal 2012.  Non-interest expense of $9.0 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2013 decreased $291,000, or 3.1% from $9.3 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2012.  The decrease in non-interest expenses is primarily due to lower compensation expenses and related support costs.
 
 
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Taxes – Income taxes were accrued at a tax rate of 38.1% and 38.8% for the third quarter ended and nine months ended March 31, 2013, respectively, compared to 38.0% for the same periods of the prior year, which represents the estimated effective tax rate for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Financial Condition Analysis

Consolidated total assets at March 31, 2013 of $555.6 million were up $69.4 million, or 14.3% from $486.2 million at June 30, 2012.  The change in total assets includes an increase of $69.0 million in the net investment in leases and $21.5 million in commercial loans, offset by a $12.5 million decrease in the securities available-for-sale and a $6.9 million decrease in property acquired for transactions in process.  The increase to the net investment in leases and loans was funded by a $90.0 million increase to demand and time deposits.
 
Lease Portfolio
 
During the first nine months of fiscal 2013, 97% of the new leases booked by the Company were held in its own portfolios, with 3% assigned to other financial institutions.  Of the new leases booked, 15% related to leases assigned to the Company by third parties, compared to 18% during the first nine months of the prior year. The Company’s net investment in leases at March 31, 2013 was $322.6 million compared to $253.6 million at June 30, 2012.  The $69.0 million increase in the Company’s net investment in leases includes a $71.6 million increase in lease receivables offset by a $2.6 million decrease in the estimated residual values.    The decreased investment in residual values is due primarily to two large leases that matured during the period in which the Company retained a substantial residual investment.
 
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 is contractually obligated by the lease to make rental payments directly to the Company during the period that the transaction is in process, and the lessee generally is 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 March 31, 2013, the Company’s investment in property acquired for transactions in process of $11.7 million was substantially below the $18.5 million at June 30, 2012 and $23.5 million at March 31, 2012.  This investment in transactions in process at March 31, 2013 related to direct lease commitments of $55.4 million, compared to direct lease commitments of $112.4 million at June 30, 2012. In addition to the direct lease commitments, the Company had unfunded lease purchase commitments of $23.0 million, up from $8.2 million at June 30, 2012.
 
Commercial Loan Portfolio
 
The Company’s commercial loan portfolio increased $21.4 million to $104.3 million at March 31, 2013 compared to $82.9 million at June 30, 2012.  The increase in the Company’s commercial loan portfolio included the addition of $26.4 million of new commercial loan participations and a $20.0 million direct real estate transaction that were offset by loan payoffs and repayments aggregating to $24.9 million.  In addition, at March 31, 2013 the Company had unfunded commercial loan commitments of $21.9 million, most of which related to undrawn lines of credit.
 
The Company monitors the performance of all leases and loans 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 and loans ten or more day’s delinquent is conducted. Leases and loans that 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 and loans generally will be discontinued when the lease or loan becomes ninety days or more past due on its payments with the Company, unless the Company believes the investment is otherwise recoverable. Leases and loans may be placed on non-accrual earlier if the Company has significant doubts about the ability of the customer to meet its obligations, as evidenced by consistent delinquency, deterioration in the customer’s financial condition or other relevant factors.
 
 
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The following table summarizes the Company’s non-performing leases and loans.

   
March 31, 2013
   
June 30, 2012
 
Non-performing Leases and Loans
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Non-accrual leases and loans
  $ 2,496     $ 529  
Restructured leases
    -       -  
Leases past due 90 days (other than above)
     -        -  
    Total non-performing leases and loans
  $ 2,496     $ 529  
Non-performing assets as % of net investment in leases and loans before allowances
    0.6 %     0.2 %

The increase in non-performing assets at March 31, 2013 as compared to June 30, 2012 was due to a $2.0 million real estate loan which was placed on non-accrual.  The borrower on this loan is in bankruptcy, and has continued to make the interest payments contractually due, but has not made any principal payments for more than 90 days. The Company continues to recognize the cash interest payments as income when paid as the loan is well collateralized by the real estate and not impaired, and the Company expects to fully recover all interest and principle in accordance with the contractual terms.  In addition to the non-performing leases and loans identified above, there was $9.8 million of investment in leases and loans at March 31, 2013 classified as substandard or with credits that currently are experiencing financial difficulties or that management believes may experience financial difficulties in the future. This amount compared to $8.9 million at June 30, 2012 and $8.1 million at March 31, 2012. Although these credits have been identified as potential problems, they may never become non-performing. These potential problem leases and loans are considered in the determination of the allowance for credit losses.
 
Allowance for Credit Losses
 
The allowance for credit losses provides coverage for probable and estimable losses in the Company’s lease and loan portfolios. The allowance recorded is based on a quarterly review of all leases and loans outstanding and transactions in process. Lease receivables, loans 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 portfolios.

   
Nine months ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
Property acquired for transactions in process before allowance
  $ 11,672     $ 23,464  
Net investment in leases and loans before allowance
    432,412       338,347  
     Net investment in “risk assets”
  $ 444,084     $ 361,811  
                 
Allowance for credit losses at beginning of period
  $ 5,216     $ 5,060  
     Charge-off of lease receivables
    (14 )     (24 )
     Recovery of amounts previously written off
    -       92  
     Provision for credit losses
    275       -  
Allowance for credit losses at end of period
  $ 5,477     $ 5,128  
                 
Components of allowance for credit losses:
               
     Allowance for lease and loan losses
  $ 5,466     $ 5,117  
     Allowance for transactions in process
    11       11  
    $ 5,477     $ 5,128  
Allowance for credit losses as a percent of net investment in leases and loans before allowances
    1.3 %     1.5 %
Allowance for credit losses as a percent of net investment in “risk assets”
    1.2 %     1.4 %

The allowance for credit losses increased $261,000 to $5.5 million (1.3% of net investment in leases and loans before allowances) at March 31, 2013 from $5.2 million (1.5% of net investment in leases and loans before allowances) at June 30, 2012. This allowance consisted of $1.1 million allocated to specific accounts that were identified as problems and $4.4 million that was available to cover losses inherent in the portfolio. This compared to $559,000 allocated to specific accounts at June 30, 2012 and $4.7 million available for losses inherent in the portfolio at that time.  The increase in the specific allowance at March 31, 2013 primarily relates to several lease schedules identified with one particular customer who filed bankruptcy. The Company considers the allowance for credit losses of $5.5 million at March 31, 2013 adequate to cover losses specifically identified as well as inherent in the lease and loan portfolios. However, no assurance can be given that the Company will not, in any particular period, sustain lease and loan losses that are sizeable in relation to the amount reserved, or that subsequent evaluations of the lease and loan 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 credit losses. Among other factors, economic and political events may have an adverse impact on the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses by increasing credit risk and the risk of potential loss even further.
 
 
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Investment Securities Available-for-sale
 
Total available-for-sale investment securities were $51.1 million as of March 31, 2013, compared with $63.6 million at June 30, 2012.  The amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s securities portfolio available-for-sale at March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012 are as follows:

   
As of March 31, 2013
   
As of June 30, 2012
 
(in thousands)
 
Amortized
   
Fair
   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Value
   
Cost
   
Value
 
Available-for-sale
                       
   Corporate debt securities
  $ 47,645     $ 48,635     $ 60,402     $ 61,174  
   Securities of state and political subdivisions
    413       442       415       443  
   Mutual fund investments
    1,306       1,400       1,306       1,423  
   Equity investments
    422       650       422       557  
Total securities available-for-sale
  $ 49,786     $ 51,127     $ 62,545     $ 63,597  

During the first nine months of fiscal 2013, the $12.5 million decline in portfolio of securities available-for-sale reflects a $12.8 million reduction in principle through the sale and maturity of three securities and the recognition of the gain of $315,800 related thereto, along with a $289,000 increase in the fair value.  The weighted average maturity at March 31, 2013 was 1.1 years and the corresponding weighted average yield was 4.0 percent, down from 4.2% at December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company funds its operating activities through internally generated funds, bank deposits, borrowings and non-recourse debt. At March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012, the Company’s cash and due from banks were $58.5 million and $56.9 million, respectively.  Stockholders’ equity at March 31, 2013 was $179.2 million, or 32.3% of total assets, compared to $196.4 million, or 40.4% of total assets, at June 30, 2012.  At March 31, 2013, the Company and the Bank exceed their regulatory capital requirements and are considered “well-capitalized” under guidelines established by the FRB and OCC.
 
On February 28, 2013, the Company invested $10,000,000 as additional paid-in capital in CalFirst Bank. The purpose was to provide additional resources that would allow the Bank to commit to a broader range of transactions on its own.
 
Deposits at CalFirst Bank totaled $343.3 million at March 31, 2013, compared to $242.1 million at March 31, 2012 and $253.3 million at June 30, 2012. The $101.2 million increase from March 31, 2012 was used to fund the growth in the lease and loans portfolio, as well as maintain liquidity at the Bank. The following table presents average balances and average rates paid on deposits for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:

   
Nine months ended March 31,
   
2013
               
2012
   
Ending
 
Average
 
Average
 
Ending
 
Average
 
Average
   
Balance
 
Balance
 
Rate Paid
 
Balance
 
Balance
 
Rate Paid
   
(in thousands)
 
Non-interest bearing demand deposits
  $ 1,488     $ 2,210       n/a     $ 2,076     $ 2,796       n/a  
Interest-bearing demand deposits
    2,412       2,430       0.20 %     2,464       2,380       0.29 %
Money market deposits
    86,769       76,978       0.50 %     74,842       82,127       0.61 %
Time deposits, less than $100,000
    51,341       47,057       1.09 %     45,063       51,679       1.42 %
Time deposits, $100,000 or more
  $ 201,317     $ 152,785       1.05 %   $ 117,649     $ 128,848       1.32 %
 
 
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The following table shows the maturities of certificates of deposits at March 31, 2013:

   
   Less Than  
 
Greater Than
    $100,000   $100,000
   
(in thousands)
Under 3 months
  $ 10,541     $ 37,108  
3 – 6 months
    7,885       82,594  
7 – 12 months
    19,881       28,855  
13 – 24 months
    9,723       35,366  
25 – 36 months
    3,311       17,394  
    $ 51,341     $ 201,317  

The Bank has entered into a borrowing agreement with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco and as such, can take advantage of FHLB programs for overnight and term advances at published daily rates.  The Bank had no outstanding balance at March 31, 2013.  Under terms of the blanket collateral agreement, advances from the FHLB are collateralized by qualifying securities and real estate loans, with $1.9 million available under the agreement as of March 31, 2013.  The Bank also has the authority to borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) discount window amounts secured by certain lease receivables with unused borrowing availability of approximately $98.5 million.
 
Capital expenditures for leased property purchases are sometimes financed by assigning certain lease term payments to banks or other financial institutions.  The assigned lease payments are discounted at fixed rates such that the lease payments are sufficient to fully amortize the aggregate outstanding debt. At March 31, 2013, the Company had outstanding non-recourse debt aggregating $1.0 million relating to discounted lease rentals assigned to unaffiliated lenders. 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.
 
At March 31, 2013, CalFirst Leasing has a $15 million line of credit with a bank.  The purpose of the line is to provide resources as needed for investment in transactions-in-process and leases. The line of credit was amended on April 25, 2013 to reduce the available line of credit to $10 million.  The agreement provides for borrowings based on Libor, requires a commitment fee on the unused line balance and allows for advances through March 31, 2014.  The agreement is unsecured, however, the Company guarantees CalFirst Leasing’s obligations.  No borrowings have been made under this line of credit as of March 31, 2013.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

The following table summarizes various contractual obligations as of March 31, 2013. Commitments to purchase property for leases are binding and generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses. Commercial loan commitments are agreements to lend to a customer or purchase a participation, provided there is no violation of any condition in the contract.  These commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses.  Since the Company expects some of the commitments to expire without being funded, the total 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
   
(in thousands)
 
Commercial loan and lease purchase commitments
  $ 44,861     $ 44,861     $ -     $ -  
Lease property purchases (1)
    43,104       43,104       -       -  
Operating lease rental payments (2)
    3,873       906       2,967       -  
    Total contractual commitments
  $ 91,838     $ 88,871     $ 2.967     $ -  
 
(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 later periods.
(2)  
 On March 13, 2013, the Company entered into a new office lease agreement for office space commencing on September 1, 2013 for a term of five years with base lease payments over the term of $3.2 million.

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.
 
 
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risk is the risk of loss of value in a financial instrument arising from changes in market indices such as interest rates, credit spreads and securities 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. Market risk also arises from the impact that fluctuations in interest rates may have on security prices that may result in changes in the values of financial instruments, such as available-for-sale securities that are accounted for at fair value. As the banking operations of the Company have grown and CalFirst Bank’s deposits have increased significantly, the Company is subject to greater interest rate risk. The Bank has an Asset/Liability Management Committee and policies established to manage its interest rate risk. CalFirst Leasing has 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.
 
At March 31, 2013, the Company had $60.5 million of cash or invested in securities of very short duration. The Company’s investment in gross lease payments receivable and commercial loans of $457.0 million consists of leases with fixed rates and loans with variable rates, however, $214.0 million of such investment matures or reprices within one year of March 31, 2013. Of the $53.9 million investment in securities, $28.5 million mature within twelve months. This compares to interest bearing deposit liabilities of $343.3 million, of which $276.0 million, or 81%, mature within one year. Based on the foregoing, at March 31, 2013 the Company had assets of $301.0 million subject to changes in interest rates over the next twelve months, compared to repricing liabilities of $276.0 million.

The consolidated gap analysis below sets forth the maturity and repricing characteristics of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for selected time bands. The mismatch between repricing, or maturities within a time band is commonly referred to as the “gap” for that period. A positive gap (asset sensitive), where interest rate sensitive assets exceed interest rate sensitive liabilities, generally will result in the net interest margin increasing in a rising rate environment and decreasing in a falling rate environment. A negative gap (liability sensitive) will generally have the opposite result on the net interest margin. The gap analysis at March 31, 2013 presented below indicates that net interest income should increase during periods of rising interest rates and decrease during periods of falling interest rates. However, the static gap analysis does not assess the relative sensitivity of assets and liabilities to changes in interest rates and other factors that could have an impact on interest rate sensitivity or net interest income. Sudden and substantial changes in interest rates may adversely impact income to the extent that the interest rates associated with the assets and liabilities do not change at the same speed, to the same extent, or on the same basis.

Consolidated Interest Rate Sensitivity
               
Over 1
                 
   
3 Months
 
Over 3 to
 
Through
 
Over
 
Non-rate
     
(in thousands)
 
or Less
 
12 Months
 
5 years
 
5 years
 
Sensitive
 
Total
                                     
Rate Sensitive Assets (RSA):
                                   
Cash due from banks
  $ 58,471     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 58,471  
Investment securities
    2,051       26,404       22,672       2,739       -       53,866  
Net investment in leases
    31,628       104,173       205,203       9,162       (27,583 )     322,583  
Commercial loans
    78,211       -       28,669       -       (2,517 )     104,363  
Non-interest earning assets
    -       -       -       -       16,315       16,315  
Totals
    170,361       130,577       256,544       11,901       (13,785 )   $ 555,598  
Cumulative total for RSA
  $ 170,361     $ 300,938     $ 557,482     $ 569,383                  
                                                 
Rate Sensitive Liabilities (RSL):
                                               
Demand and savings deposits
  $ 89,180     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 1,488     $ 90,668  
Time deposits
    47,649       139,215       65,794       -       -       252,658  
Borrowings
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Non-interest bearing liabilities
    -       -       -       -       33,053       33,053  
Stockholders' equity
    -       -       -       -       179,219       179,219  
Totals
  $ 136,829     $ 139,215     $ 65,794     $ -     $ 213,760     $ 555,598  
Cumulative total for RSL
  $ 136,829     $ 276,044     $ 341,838     $ 341,838                  
                                                 
Interest rate sensitivity gap
  $ 33,532     $ (8,638 )   $ 190,750     $ 11,901                  
Cumulative GAP
  $ 33,532     $ 24,894     $ 215,644     $ 227,545                  
                                                 
RSA divided by RSL (cumulative)
    124.51 %     109.02 %     163.08 %     166.57 %                
Cumulative GAP / total assets
    6.04 %     4.48 %     38.81 %     40.95 %                

 
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In addition to the consolidated gap analysis, 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.

ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.

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. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2013 to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company 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. There were no changes made during the most recent fiscal quarter to the Company's internal controls over financial reporting that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table summarizes share repurchase activity for the quarter ended March 31, 2013:

               
Maximum Number
 
   
Total number
         
of shares that may
 
   
of shares
   
Average price
   
yet be purchased
 
Period
 
Purchased
   
paid per share
   
under the plan (1)
 
                   
                   
January 1, 2013 - January 31, 2013
    -     $ -       368,354  
February 1, 2013 - February 28, 2013
    -     $ -       368,354  
March 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
    -     $ -       368,354  
      -     $ -          
 
1)  
In April 2001, the Board of Directors authorized management, at its discretion, to repurchase up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock.


ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
 
(a) Exhibits
Page
   
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications of Chief Executive Officer
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31.2
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications of Principal Financial Officer
29
     
32.1
Section 1350 Certifications by Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer
30
 
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CALIFORNIA FIRST NATIONAL BANCORP

SIGNATURE

 
Pursuant to the requirements 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
Registrant
     
     
DATE: May 15, 2013 BY:
/s/ S. Leslie Jewett
   
S. Leslie Jewett
Executive Vice President
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
     
     
 




 
 
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