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CALIFORNIA FIRST LEASING CORP - Quarter Report: 2015 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, 2015
 
       
       
[ ]
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.)
 
         
 
28 Executive Park
     
 
Irvine, California
 
92614
 
 
(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 8, 2015 was 10,459,924.
 
 
 

 
CALIFORNIA FIRST NATIONAL BANCORP

INDEX
PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PAGE
NUMBER
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
     
   
 
     
   
 
     
   
 
     
   
 
     
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
     
     
     
PART 2. 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,
2015
   
June 30,
2014
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
ASSETS
           
             
Cash and due from banks
  $ 63,888     $ 40,122  
Investments
    3,337       2,552  
Securities available-for-sale
    69,391       26,764  
Receivables
    1,212       680  
Property acquired for transactions in process
    25,618       40,578  
Leases and loans:
               
Net investment in leases
    299,669       329,935  
Commercial loans
    214,010       131,158  
Allowance for credit losses
    (6,075 )     (5,299 )
Net investment in leases and loans
    507,604       455,794  
                 
Net property on operating leases
    908       1,991  
Income taxes receivable
    317       1,658  
Other assets
    1,285       771  
Discounted lease rentals assigned to lenders
    11,635       8,640  
    $ 685,195     $ 579,550  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
                 
Liabilities:
               
Demand and savings deposits
  $ 73,102     $ 65,583  
Time certificates of deposit
    366,432       290,227  
Short-term borrowings
    26,858       6,858  
Accounts payable
    3,389       4,655  
Accrued liabilities
    2,497       2,553  
Lease deposits
    1,514       2,005  
Non-recourse debt
    11,635       8,640  
Deferred income taxes, net
    12,459       15,284  
      497,886       395,805  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Stockholders' equity:
               
Preferred stock; 2,500,000 shares authorized; none issued
    -       -  
Common stock; $.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 10,459,924 (March 2015) and 10,459,924 (June 2014) issued and outstanding
    105       105  
Additional paid in capital
    3,376       3,372  
Retained earnings
    183,145       179,844  
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax
    683       424  
      187,309       183,745  
    $ 685,195     $ 579,550  

 
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
March 31,
   
Nine months ended
March 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
 
                         
Finance and loan income
  $ 5,421     $ 4,546     $ 15,737     $ 13,622  
Investment interest income
    366       303       1,021       1,117  
Total interest income
    5,787       4,849       16,758       14,739  
                                 
Interest expense
                               
Deposits
    991       728       2,745       2,284  
Borrowings
    22       -       37       -  
Net interest income
    4,774       4,121       13,976       12,455  
                                 
Provision for credit losses
    100       -       775       -  
                                 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
    4,674       4,121       13,201       12,455  
                                 
Non-interest income
                               
Operating and sales-type lease income
    51       383       252       1,268  
Gain on sale of leases and leased property
    787       129       4,488       2,589  
Gain on sale of investment securities
    -       -       347       -  
Other income, net
    129       114       3,092       371  
Total non-interest income
    967       626       8,179       4,228  
                                 
Non-interest expenses
                               
Compensation and employee benefits
    2,142       2,190       6,493       5,892  
Occupancy
    158       157       475       523  
Professional services
    171       146       476       446  
Other
    441       477       1,425       1,527  
Total non-interest expenses
    2,912       2,970       8,869       8,388  
                                 
Earnings before income taxes
    2,729       1,777       12,511       8,295  
Income taxes
    1,051       587       4,817       3,090  
                                 
Net earnings
  $ 1,678     $ 1,190     $ 7,694     $ 5,205  
                                 
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.16     $ 0.11     $ 0.74     $ 0.50  
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.16     $ 0.11     $ 0.74     $ 0.50  
                                 
Dividends declared per common share outstanding
  $ -     $ -     $ 0.42     $ 0.40  
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    10,460       10,458       10,460       10,451  
Diluted common shares outstanding
    10,460       10,461       10,460       10,454  

 
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
March 31,
   
Nine months ended
March 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
 
                         
Net earnings
  $ 1,678     $ 1,190     $ 7,694     $ 5,205  
                                 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                               
                                 
Unrealized (losses)/gains on securities available-for-sale
    750       (39 )     768       (222 )
                                 
Other than temporary impairment loss on securities available-for-sale
    -       -       91       -  
                                 
Reclassification adjustment of realized gain included in net income on securities available-for-sale
    -       -       (438 )     -  
                                 
Tax effect
    (289 )     14       (162 )     83  
                                 
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)
    461       (25 )     259       (139 )
                                 
Total comprehensive income
  $ 2,139     $ 1,165     $ 7,953     $ 5,066  

 
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 Ended
March 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net Earnings
  $ 7,694     $ 5,205  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash flows provided by (used for) operating activities:
               
Provision for credit losses
    775       -  
Depreciation and net amortization (accretion)
    (346 )     63  
Gain on sale of leased property and sales-type lease income
    (2,105 )     (407 )
Net gain recognized on investment securities
    (438 )     -  
Impairment loss on investment securities
    91       -  
Deferred income taxes, including income taxes payable
    (3,004 )     (3,493 )
Decrease in income taxes receivable
    1,341       2,679  
Net (decrease) increase accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    (56 )     133  
Other, net
    (392 )     583  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    3,560       4,763  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Investment in leases, loans and transactions in process
    (271,380 )     (230,064 )
Payments received on lease receivables and loans
    177,054       145,083  
Proceeds from sales of leased property and sales-type leases
    4,312       3,771  
Proceeds from sales and assignments of leases
    54,250       34,134  
Purchase of investment securities
    (59,964 )     (300 )
Pay down on investment securities
    16,380       21,132  
Proceeds from sale of investment securities
    808       -  
Net (increase) decrease in other assets
    (585 )     6  
Net cash used for investing activities
    (79,125 )     (26,238 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net increase (decrease) in time certificates of deposit
    76,205       (8,054 )
Net increase (decrease) in demand and savings deposits
    7,519       (3,888 )
Net increase in short-term borrowings
    20,000       -  
Dividends to stockholders
    (4,393 )     (4,179 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    -       156  
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
    99,331       (15,965 )
                 
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    23,766       (37,440 )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
    40,122       75,469  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
  $ 63,888     $ 38,029  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Increase in lease rentals assigned to lenders and related non-recourse debt
  $ 2,995     $ 8,754  
Estimated residual values recorded on leases
  $ (2,046 )   $ (3,255 )
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
               
Net cash paid during the nine month period for:
               
Interest
  $ 2,697     $ 2,296  
Income Taxes
  $ 6,481     $ 3,904  

 
 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)

   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Additional
Paid in
Capital
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
   
Total
 
                                     
Nine months ended March 31, 2014
                                   
                                     
Balance, June 30, 2013
    10,447,227     $ 104     $ 3,213     $ 176,972     $ 590     $ 180,879  
                                                 
Net earnings
    -       -       -       5,205       -       5,205  
Other comprehensive income
    -       -       -       -       (139 )     (139 )
Shares issued - Stock options exercised
    12,697       1       155       -       -       156  
Stock based compensation expense
    -       -       3       -       -       3  
Dividends declared
    -       -       -       (4,179 )     -       (4,179 )
                                                 
Balance, March 31, 2014
    10,459,924     $ 105     $ 3,371     $ 177,998     $ 451     $ 181,925  
                                                 
                                                 
                                                 
                                                 
Nine months ended March 31, 2015
                                               
                                                 
Balance, June 30, 2014
    10,459,924     $ 105     $ 3,372     $ 179,844     $ 424     $ 183,745  
                                                 
Net earnings
    -       -       -       7,694       -       7,694  
Other comprehensive income
    -       -       -       -       259       259  
Stock based compensation expense
    -       -       4       -       -       4  
Dividends declared
    -       -       -       (4,393 )     -       (4,393 )
                                                 
Balance, March 31, 2015
    10,459,924     $ 105     $ 3,376     $ 183,145     $ 683     $ 187,309  

 
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, 2014. 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 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which contains Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations as of June 30, 2014 and for the year then ended.

In the opinion of management, the unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2015 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, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the entire fiscal year ending June 30, 2015.

Certain reclassifications have been made to the fiscal 2014 financial statements to conform to the presentation of the third quarter of fiscal 2015 financial statements.

NOTE 2 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” The ASU is a converged standard between the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board that provides a single comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers across transactions and industries. The new accounting guidance clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers. The new accounting guidance, which does not apply to financial instruments, is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016.  The FASB has proposed delaying this standard by one year.  The Company does not expect the new guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

NOTE 3 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

During the quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2015, the Company recognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense of $1,100 and $3,300, respectively. Such expense related to options granted during fiscal 2013.  The Company has not awarded any new grants in fiscal 2015 and has calculated the stock-based compensation expense based upon the original grant date fair value as allowed under ASC 718.  The valuation variables utilized at the grant dates are discussed in the Company’s 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  As of March 31, 2015, approximately $10,000 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested shares is expected to be recognized over the next 28 months.

 
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Stock option activity for the periods indicated is summarized in the following table:
 
   
For the nine months ended
   
March 31, 2015
 
March 31, 2014
   
Shares
   
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 
Shares
   
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
Options outstanding at beginning of period
    10,000     $ 16.00       22,697     $ 13.91  
Exercised
    -       -       (12,697 )     12.26  
Granted
    -       -       -       -  
Options outstanding at end of period
    10,000     $ 16.00       10,000     $ 16.00  
Options exercisable at end of period
    4,000               2,000          
 
Stock options outstanding and exercisable are summarized below:
 
As of March 31, 2015
 
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
 
$16.00 - $16.00   10,000     7.33     $ 16.00     4,000     $ 16.00  

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, 2015 and June 30, 2014, there were no liabilities subject to ASC 820. 

Securities available-for-sale include U.S. Treasury securities, corporate and municipal bonds, U.S. government agency (“Agency”) mortgaged-backed securities (“MBS”), 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 and the  MBS 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). U.S. Treasury securities, 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).
 
 
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The Company’s assets, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014 are summarized as follows:

Description of Assets / Liabilities
 
Total
Fair Value
   
Quoted Price in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
   
(in thousands)
 
As of March 31, 2015
                       
Corporate debt securities
  $ 4,797     $ -     $ 4,797     $ -  
Securities of state and political subdivisions
    416       -       416       -  
U.S. Treasury notes
    43,089       43,089       -       -  
Agency MBS
    19,620       -       19,620       -  
Mutual fund investment
    1,313       1,313       -       -  
Equity investment
    156       156       -       -  
    $ 69,391     $ 44,558     $ 24,833     $ -  
                                 
As of June 30, 2014
                               
Corporate debt securities
  $ 16,310     $ -     $ 16,310     $ -  
Securities of state and political subdivisions
    427       -       427       -  
U.S. Treasury notes
    7,973       7,973       -       -  
Mutual fund investment
    1,261       1,261       -       -  
Equity investment
    793       793       -       -  
    $ 26,764     $ 10,027     $ 16,737     $ -  

Certain financial instruments, such as impaired loans, 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 is evidence of impairment.  The Company had no such assets or liabilities at March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014.
 
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, 2015, and June 30, 2014, 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 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.

For cash and cash equivalents and demand deposits, because of their short-term nature, the carrying amounts approximate the fair value and are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.  Values for investments and available-for-sale securities are determined as set forth in Notes 4, 6 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 are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. For other loans, the estimated fair value is calculated based on discounted cashflow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality and are classified as Level 3 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 and borrowings are estimated based on discounted cash flows using current offered market rates or interest rates for borrowings of similar maturity and are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
 
 
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The estimated fair values of financial instruments were as follows:
 
   
March 31, 2015
       
June 30, 2014
 
   
Carrying
Amount
   
Estimated
Fair Value
   
Carrying
Amount
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Financial Assets:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 63,888     $ 63,888     $ 40,122     $ 40,122  
Investments
    3,337       3,352       2,552       2,567  
Securities available-for-sale
    69,391       69,391       26,764       26,764  
Commercial loan participations
    194,740       194,184       111,472       111,691  
Other loans
    16,623       16,769       17,714       17,929  
Financial Liabilities:
                               
Demand and savings deposits
    73,102       73,102       65,583       65,583  
Time certificate of deposits
    366,432       366,197       290,227       290,044  
Short-term borrowings
  $ 26,858     $ 26,854     $ 6,858     $ 6,858  

NOTE 6 – INVESTMENTS:

Investments are carried at cost and consist of the following:

   
March 31, 2015
        
June 30, 2014
 
   
Carrying Cost
   
Fair Value
   
Carrying Cost
   
Fair Value
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Federal Reserve Bank Stock
  $ 1,955     $ 1,955     $ 1,955     $ 1,955  
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
    1,262       1,262       475       475  
Mortgage-backed investment
    120       135       122       137  
    $ 3,337     $ 3,352     $ 2,552     $ 2,567  
 
The investment in Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (“FHLB”) stock is a required investment related to CalFirst Bank’s borrowing arrangements with 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 twelve 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 an 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 available for sale at March 31, 2015 were as follows:

(in thousands)
 
Amortized
   
Gross Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
U.S. Treasury notes
  $ 42,333     $ 756     $ -     $ 43,089  
Corporate debt securities
    4,771       26       -       4,797  
Securities of state and political subdivisions
    407       9       -       416  
Agency MBS
    19,508       116       (4 )     19,620  
Mutual fund investment
    1,215       98       -       1,313  
Equity investment
    52       104       -       156  
Total securities available-for-sale
  $ 68,286     $ 1,109     $ (4 )   $ 69,391  
 
 
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The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale at June 30, 2014 were as follows:

(in thousands)
 
Amortized
   
Gross Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
U.S. Treasury notes
  $ 7,930     $ 43     $ -     $ 7,973  
Corporate debt securities
    16,030       280       -       16,310  
Securities of state and political subdivisions
    409       18       -       427  
Mutual fund investments
    1,306       -       (45 )     1,261  
Equity investment
    422       371       -       793  
Total securities available-for-sale
  $ 26,097     $ 712     $ (45 )   $ 26,764  

The available-for-sale securities amortized cost and estimated fair value at March 31, 2015, 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
  $ 5,178     $ 5,213  
Due after one year but less than 5 years
    42,333       43,089  
Due after five years
    19,508       19,620  
No stated maturity
    1,267       1,469  
Total securities available-for-sale
  $ 68,286     $ 69,391  

During the nine months ended March 31, 2015, the Company realized a gain of $438,000 from the sale of one equity investment for proceeds of $808,000.  The net gain is recognized using the specific identification method and is included in non-interest income.  During the nine months ended March 31, 2014, the Company had no realized gains or losses from the sale of available-for-sale securities.  The following table presents the fair value and associated gross unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities with a gross unrealized loss at March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014.

   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Estimated
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Estimated
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
   
(in thousands)
 
At March 31, 2015
                                   
Agency MBS
  $ (4 )   $ 3,228     $ -     $ -     $ (4 )   $ 3,228  
Total
  $ (4 )   $ 3,228     $ -     $ -     $ (4 )   $ 3,228  
                                                 
At June 30, 2014
                                               
Mutual fund investment
  $ -     $ -     $ (45 )   $ 1,261     $ (45 )   $ 1,261  
Total
  $ -     $ -     $ (45 )   $ 1,261     $ (45 )   $ 1,261  

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 recovery.  In September 2014, the Company recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of $91,000 related to the mutual fund investment which had a $45,000 unrealized loss at June 30, 2014. While the Company has the ability and intent to retain this investment, given that the fund lowered its dividend by 11% in May 2014 and had traded below its recorded cost for over twelve months, the Company determined that an other than temporary impairment had occurred. The $4,000 unrealized loss at March 31, 2015 related to one Agency MBS is attributable to fluctuations in interest rates and not credit quality. Because the Company has the intent to hold this security and more likely than not will not need to sell it, the Company does not consider this investment to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2015.

At March 31, 2015, U.S. Treasury notes and Agency MBS of $61.8 million are pledged to secure borrowings from the FHLB (see Note 11).  At June 30, 2014, U.S Treasury notes with carrying values of $7.9 million were pledged to secure the borrowing from the FHLB.

 
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NOTE 8 – NET INVESTMENT IN LEASES

Net investment in leases consists of the following:

   
March 31,
2015
   
June 30,
2014
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Minimum lease payments receivable
  $ 309,262     $ 340,211  
Estimated residual value
    13,277       12,996  
Less unearned income
    (22,870 )     (23,272 )
Net investment in leases before allowances
    299,669       329,935  
Less allowance for lease losses
    (3,348 )     (3,247 )
Less valuation allowance for estimated residual value
    (80 )     (80 )
Net investment in leases
  $ 296,241     $ 326,608  

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 $2.4 million at March 31, 2015 and $2.5 million at June 30, 2014.

NOTE 9 – COMMERCIAL LOANS

Commercial loans consist of the following:

   
March 31,
2015
   
June 30,
2014
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Commercial term loans
  $ 206,651     $ 121,236  
Commercial real estate loans
    7,630       7,920  
Revolving lines of credit
    393       2,471  
Total commercial loans
    214,674       131,627  
Less unearned income and discounts
    (664 )     (469 )
Less allowance for loan losses
    (2,647 )     (1,972 )
Net commercial loans
  $ 211,363     $ 129,186  

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 to 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 $6.6 million at March 31, 2015 and $13.3 million at June 30, 2014. The Company has a recorded liability for unfunded loan commitments of $50,000 at March 31, 2015 and $25,000 at June 30, 2014 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, Receivables.  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 and transactions in process.   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.

 
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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.

The risk classification of financing receivables by portfolio class is as follows:

(dollars in thousands)
 
Commercial
Leases
   
Education
Government
Non-profit
Leases
   
Commercial
& Industrial
Loans
   
Commercial
Real Estate
Loans
   
Total
Financing
Receivable
 
As of March 31, 2015:
                             
Pass
  $ 211,777     $ 73,241     $ 196,577     $ 7,621     $ 489,216  
Special Mention
    13,851       27       9,812       -       23,690  
Substandard
    4       746       -       -       750  
Doubtful
    19       4       -       -       23  
    $ 225,651     $ 74,018     $ 206,389     $ 7,621     $ 513,679  
Non-accrual
  $ 42     $ 4     $ -     $ -     $ 46  
                                         
As of June 30, 2014:
                                       
Pass
  $ 245,360     $ 76,569     $ 108,453     $ 2,344     $ 432,726  
Special Mention
    6,440       566       9,881       -       16,887  
Substandard
    4       972       4,917       5,563       11,456  
Doubtful
    20       4       -       -       24  
    $ 251,824     $ 78,111     $ 123,251     $ 7,907     $ 461,093  
Non-accrual
  $ 43     $ 4     $ -     $ -     $ 47  

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.

 
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The aging of financing receivables by portfolio class is as follows:
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
31-89
Days
   
Greater
Than
90 Days
   
Total
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total
Financing
Receivable
   
Over 90
Days &
Accruing
 
                                     
As of March 31, 2015:
                                   
Commercial Leases
  $ -     $ 42     $ 42     $ 225,609     $ 225,651     $ -  
Education, Government, Non-profit Leases
    -       4       4       74,014       74,018       -  
Commercial and Industrial Loans
    -       -       -       206,389       206,389       -  
Commercial Real Estate Loans
    -       -       -       7,621       7,621       -  
    $ -     $ 46     $ 46     $ 513,633     $ 513,679     $ -  
                                                 
As of June 30, 2014:
                                               
Commercial Leases
  $ -     $ 43     $ 43     $ 251,781     $ 251,824     $ -  
Education, Government, Non-profit Leases
    -       4       4       78,107       78,111       -  
Commercial and Industrial Loans
    -       -       -       123,251       123,251       -  
Commercial Real Estate Loans
    -       -       -       7,907       7,907       -  
    $ -     $ 47     $ 47     $ 461,046     $ 461,093     $ -  

The allowance balances and activity in the allowance related to financing receivables, by portfolio segment for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014 are presented in the following table:

(dollars in thousands)
 
Commercial
Leases
   
Education
Government
Non-profit
Leases
   
Commercial
& Industrial
Loans
   
Commercial
Real Estate
Loans
   
Total
Financing
Receivable
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2015:
                             
Balance beginning of period
  $ 2,611     $ 817     $ 2,436     $ 111     $ 5,975  
Charge-offs
    -       -       -       -       -  
Recoveries
    -       -       -       -       -  
Provision
    -       -       100       -       100  
Balance end of period
  $ 2,611     $ 817     $ 2,536     $ 111     $ 6,075  
                                         
For the three months ended March 31, 2014:
                                       
Balance beginning of period
  $ 2,552     $ 618     $ 1,561     $ 411     $ 5,142  
Charge-offs
    -       -       -       -       -  
Recoveries
    -       -       -       -       -  
Provision
    -       -       -       -       -  
Balance end of period
  $ 2,552     $ 618     $ 1,561     $ 411     $ 5,142  
                                         
For the nine months ended March 31, 2015:
                                       
Balance beginning of period
  $ 2,510     $ 817     $ 1,761     $ 211     $ 5,299  
Charge-offs
    -       -       -       -       -  
Recoveries
    1       -       -       -       1  
Provision
    100       -       775       (100 )     775  
Balance end of period
  $ 2,611     $ 817     $ 2,536     $ 111     $ 6,075  
                                         
For the nine months ended March 31, 2014:
                                       
Balance beginning of period
  $ 2,546     $ 618     $ 1,561     $ 411     $ 5,136  
Charge-offs
    (8 )     -       -       -       (8 )
Recoveries
    14       -       -       -       14  
Provision
    -       -       -       -       -  
Balance end of period
  $ 2,552     $ 618     $ 1,561     $ 411     $ 5,142  
 
 
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The following table presents the recorded investment in loans and leases and the related allowance based on impairment method as of March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014 by portfolio segment.

(dollars in thousands)
 
Commercial
Leases
   
Education
Government
Non-profit
Leases
   
Commercial
& Industrial
Loans
   
Commercial
Real Estate
Loans
   
Total
Financing
Receivable
 
As of March 31, 2015:
                             
Allowance for lease and loan losses
                             
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 608     $ 121     $ -     $ -     $ 729  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    2,003       696       2,536       111       5,346  
Total ending allowance balance
  $ 2,611     $ 817     $ 2,536     $ 111     $ 6,075  
                                         
Finance receivables
                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 5,821     $ 750     $ -     $ -     $ 6,571  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    219,830       73,268       206,389       7,621       507,108  
Total ending finance receivable balance
  $ 225,651     $ 74,018     $ 206,389     $ 7,621     $ 513,679  
                                         
As of June 30, 2014:
                                       
Allowance for lease and loan losses
                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 27     $ 191     $ -     $ -     $ 218  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    2,483       626       1,761       211       5,081  
Total ending allowance balance
  $ 2,510     $ 817     $ 1,761     $ 211     $ 5,299  
                                         
Finance receivables
                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 73     $ 976     $ -     $ -     $ 1,049  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    251,751       77,135       123,251       7,907       460,044  
Total ending finance receivable balance
  $ 251,824     $ 78,111     $ 123,251     $ 7,907     $ 461,093  

NOTE 11 – BORROWINGS

CalFirst Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco 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.  Borrowing capacity from the FHLB or FRB may fluctuate based upon the acceptability and risk rating of securities, loan and lease collateral and both the FRB and FHLB could adjust advance rates applied to such collateral at their discretion. 

Short-term borrowings consist of funds with remaining maturities of one year or less and long-term debt consists of borrowings with remaining maturities greater than one year. The borrowings from the FHLB and weighted average interest rates at March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014 were as follows:

   
March 31, 2015
 
June 30, 2014
(dollars in thousands)
 
Amount
   
Weighted
Average Rate
 
Amount
   
Weighted
Average Rate
                         
Short-term borrowings
                       
FHLB advances
  $ 26,858       0.31 %   $ 6,858       0.27 %

At March 31, 2015, there was estimated available borrowing capacity from the FHLB of $38.8 million related to qualifying real estate loans of $6.2 million and securities with a carrying value of $62.7 million. There were no borrowings from the FRB, leaving availability of approximately $103.3 million secured by $133.3 million of lease receivables.
 
 
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NOTE 12 – SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company’s two subsidiaries, CalFirst Bank, an FDIC-insured national bank, and CalFirst Leasing 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, 2015 and 2014:

   
CalFirst
Bank
   
CalFirst
Leasing
   
Bancorp and
Eliminating
Entries
   
Consolidated
 
         
(in thousands)
             
Quarter ended March 31, 2015
                       
Total interest income
  $ 5,368     $ 419     $ -     $ 5,787  
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
    4,207       467       -       4,674  
Other income
    899       68       -       967  
Net income
  $ 1,730     $ 168     $ (220 )   $ 1,678  
                                 
Quarter ended March 31, 2014
                               
Total interest income
  $ 4,236     $ 613     $ -     $ 4,849  
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
    3,494       627       -       4,121  
Other income
    275       351       -       626  
Net income
  $ 929     $ 416     $ (155 )   $ 1,190  
                                 
Nine months ended March 31, 2015
                               
Total interest income
  $ 15,296     $ 1,461     $ 1     $ 16,758  
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
    11,527       1,673       1       13,201  
Other income
    3,581       4,598       -       8,179  
Net income
  $ 5,071     $ 3,345     $ (722 )   $ 7,694  
                                 
Nine months ended March 31, 2014
                               
Total interest income
  $ 12,632     $ 2,106     $ 1     $ 14,739  
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
    10,333       2,121       1       12,455  
Other income
    1,871       2,357       -       4,228  
Net income
  $ 3,826     $ 2,166     $ (787 )   $ 5,205  
                                 
Total assets at March 31, 2015
  $ 636,391     $ 92,689     $ (43,885 )   $ 685,195  
Total assets at March 31, 2014
  $ 482,048     $ 92,459     $ (27,666 )   $ 546,841  



 
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CALIFORNIA FIRST NATIONAL BANCORP

ITEM 2.

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 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 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 volume and profitability of leased property being re-marketed through re-lease or sale, the interest rate environment, the market for investment securities, the volume of new lease or loan bookings, including variations in the mix and funding of such bookings, and economic conditions in general. The Company’s principal market risk exposure currently is related to interest rates and the impact the interest rate environment has on its net interest margin.  The Company’s current balance sheet structure is short-term in nature, with approximately 60% of interest-earning assets and 82% of interest bearing liabilities repricing within one year. The Company’s interest margin is susceptible to the disparate impact of 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 leases and loans held in its own portfolio, investment securities, 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, 2014.
 
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 $1.7 million for the third quarter ended March 31, 2015 were 41.1% above the third quarter of fiscal 2014 due to a $1.0 million, or 119%, increase in commercial loan income and higher non-interest income related to gains recognized on the sale of leases. Net earnings for the first nine months of fiscal 2015 of $7.7 million were up 47.8% from $5.2 million for the same period of the prior year.  The stronger growth in nine month net income includes the pre-tax recovery of $2,743,918 from the settlement of claims filed in a TFT-LCD (thin-film transistor liquid display) products antitrust case recognized during the second quarter of fiscal 2015. Third quarter 2015 net income includes the impact of income taxes accrued at 38.5% compared to 33.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2014, while for the nine months, fiscal 2015 taxes are accrued at 38.5% compared to 37.3% in the nine months ended March 31, 2014.

For the third quarter of fiscal 2015, new lease and loan bookings of $79.5 million were up 30.5% from the third quarter of the prior year.  Commercial loans bookings in the third quarter of fiscal 2015 of $40.2 million increased 269.7% from the $10.9 million booked in the third quarter of the prior year.  Lease bookings included $37.7 million of direct leases, down from $48.2 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2014 and lease purchases of $1.6 million that compared to $1.9 million of lease purchases during the third quarter of fiscal 2014.  For the nine months ended March 31, 2015, total bookings of $269.4 million were up 41.7% from $190.2 million booked in the prior year, and included lease bookings of $157.6 million, consisting of direct leases of $150.4 million and $7.2 million of lease purchases, and the addition of $111.9 million in commercial loans.  As a result, the net investment in leases and loans of $507.6 million at March 31, 2015 is up 11.4% from June 30, 2014 and up 15.7% from March 31, 2014.

The Company’s portfolio of investment securities increased to $72.7 million at March 31, 2015 from $29.3 million at June 30, 2014. The increase during the first nine months of fiscal 2015 primarily related to the acquisition of U.S. Treasury notes and U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities.

Consolidated Statement of Earnings Analysis

Summary – For the third quarter ended March 31, 2015, net earnings of $1.7 million increased $488,000 compared to the third quarter ended March 31, 2014.  For the first nine months of fiscal 2015, net earnings of $7.7 million increased $2.5 million, or 47.8%, compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2014.  Diluted earnings per share of $0.16 per share for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 were up 41.1% from the $0.11 per share for the third quarter of fiscal 2014.  For the nine months ended March 31, 2014, diluted earnings per share of $0.74 increased 47.7%, compared to $0.50 per share for the same prior year period.

           Net Interest Income  Net 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.

The following table presents the components of the increases (decreases) in net interest income before provision for credit losses by volume and rate:

   
Quarter ended
March 31, 2015 vs 2014
   
Nine Months ended
March 31, 2015 vs 2014
 
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
Total
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
Total
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Interest income
                                   
Net investment in leases
  $ (297 )   $ 123     $ (174 )   $ (711 )   $ 514     $ (197 )
Commercial loans
    993       56       1,049       2,640       (328 )     2,312  
Investment securities
    275       (220 )     55       305       (397 )     (92 )
Interest-earning deposits with banks
    2       6       8       (16 )     12       (4 )
      973       (35 )     938       2,218       (199 )     2,019  
Interest expense
                                               
Demand and savings deposits
    5       (1 )     4       (9 )     -       (9 )
Time deposits
    185       74       259       389       81       470  
Short-term borrowings
    -       22       22       -       37       37  
      190       95       285       380       118       498  
Net interest income
  $ 783     $ (130 )   $ 653     $ 1,838     $ (317 )   $ 1,521  


 
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Net interest income was $4.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2015, a $653,000, or 15.8% increase compared to the same quarter of the prior year.  Total interest income for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 increased 19.3% to $5.8 million from $4.8 million during the third quarter of the prior year. The increase was primarily due to higher commercial loan income offset slightly by lower finance income. Commercial loan income increased by $1.05 million on a 112.6% increase in average loan balances to $203.9 million and a 11 basis point improvement in yield to 3.79%. A decrease of $174,500 in finance income reflected an 8.1% decrease in the average investment in leases to $301.4 million offset by a 16 basis point improvement in average yield to 4.63%. Investment interest income increased by $63,100 as average investment balances increased 97.4% from $30.9 million to $61.1 million but average yields fell to 2.21% from 3.66%, contributing to a reduction in the overall yield on cash and investments by 22 basis points to 1.24% for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. During the third quarter of fiscal 2015, interest expense on deposits and borrowings increased by $285,250, or 39%, reflecting a 32% increase in average balances to $443.7 million and a 5 basis point increase in average interest rate paid to 0.91%.  The average rate paid during the third quarter benefitted from increased borrowings from the FHLB at an average rate of 0.32% that offset an increase in average deposit costs from 0.87% to 0.95%.

(dollars in thousands)
 
Quarter ended
March 31, 2015
 
Quarter ended
March 31, 2014
Assets
 
Average
Balance (1)
   
Interest
   
Yield/
Rate
 
Average
Balance (1)
   
Interest
   
Yield/
Rate
Interest-earning assets
                                   
Interest-earning deposits with banks
  $ 56,554     $ 28     0.20 %   $ 52,006     $ 20     0.15 %
Investment securities
    61,062       338     2.21 %     30,929       283     3.66 %
Commercial loans
    203,926       1,930     3.79 %     95,905       881     3.67 %
Net investment in leases
    301,380       3,491     4.63 %     327,990       3,665     4.47 %
Total interest-earning assets
    622,922       5,787     3.72 %     506,830       4,849     3.83 %
Other assets
    44,249                     43,657                
    $ 667,171                   $ 550,487                
                                             
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
                                           
Interest-bearing liabilities
                                           
Demand and savings deposits
  $ 71,890       86     0.48 %   $ 67,106       82     0.49 %
Time deposits
    344,908       905     1.05 %     268,285       646     0.96 %
Other borrowings
    26,858       22     0.32 %     -       -     0.00 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    443,656       1,013     0.91 %     335,391       728     0.87 %
Non-interest bearing demand deposits
    1,921                     1,849                
Other liabilities
    35,244                     31,795                
Shareholders' equity
    186,350                     181,452                
    $ 667,171                   $ 550,487                
Net interest income
          $ 4,774                   $ 4,121        
                                             
Net interest spread (2)
                  2.81 %                   2.96 %
Net interest margin (3)
                  3.07 %                   3.25 %
Average interest earning assets over average interest bearing liabilities
                  140.4 %                   151.1 %
 
(1)
Average balances are based on month-end balances, include non-accrual leases, and are presented net of unearned income.
(2) 
Net interest spread is the difference between the average rates on interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
(3)
Net interest margin represents net interest income as a percent of average interest earning assets.
 
For the nine months ended March 31, 2015, net interest income was $14.0 million, a $1.5 million or 12.2% increase from $12.5 million earned during the same period of the prior year.  Total interest income for the first nine months of fiscal 2015 increased 13.7% to $16.8 million due to a $2.3 million increase in commercial loan income that offset a $197,700 decrease in finance income. Over the first nine months of fiscal 2015, average commercial loan balances increased 108% to $171.9 million with the average yield declining by 25 basis points to 3.70%.  The average investment in leases declined by 6% to $310.4 million while the average yield earned increased 22 basis points to 4.71%.  Investment interest income for the nine months declined by $96,000, or 8.5%, as average investment balances increased 29% to $50.0 million, but new treasury and mortgage securities replacing maturing corporate securities resulted in average yields declining by 106 basis points to 2.53%. Average cash balances declined 21% to $52.8 million but yields improved 3 basis points, resulting in the overall yield on average cash and investments of $102.8 million declining only 9 basis points to 1.32% for the nine months ended March 31, 2015.  Interest expense paid for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 increased by $497,900, 21.8%, to $2.8 million due to a 19% increase in average deposits and borrowings to $405.5 million while the average rate paid increased 2 basis points to 0.91%. The average rate paid during the first nine months of fiscal 2015 benefitted from increased FHLB borrowings at an average rate of 0.31% that offset an increase in average deposit costs from 0.90% to 0.94%.
 
 
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Nine months ended
March 31, 2015
 
Nine months ended
March 31, 2014
Assets
 
Average
Balance (1)
   
Interest
   
Yield/
Rate
 
Average
Balance (1)
   
Interest
   
Yield/
Rate
Interest-earning assets
                                   
Interest-earning deposits with banks
  $ 52,758     $ 73     0.18 %   $ 66,485     $ 77     0.15 %
Investment securities
    50,019       948     2.53 %     38,661       1,040     3.59 %
Commercial loans
    171,871       4,767     3.70 %     82,813       2,455     3.95 %
Net investment in leases
    310,448       10,970     4.71 %     331,574       11,167     4.49 %
Total interest-earning assets
    585,096       16,758     3.82 %     519,533       14,739     3.78 %
Other assets
    46,419                     34,541                
    $ 631,515                   $ 554,074                
                                             
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
                                           
Interest-bearing liabilities
                                           
Demand and savings deposits
  $ 66,543       246     0.49 %   $ 69,042       255     0.49 %
Time deposits
    322,856       2,499     1.03 %     270,850       2,029     1.00 %
Other borrowings
    16,092       37     0.31 %     -       -     0.00 %
Total interest bearing liabilities
    405,491       2,782     0.91 %     339,892       2,284     0.90 %
Non-interest bearing demand deposits
    2,041                     1,829                
Other liabilities
    38,484                     30,838                
Shareholders' equity
    185,499                     181,515                
    $ 631,515                   $ 554,074                
Net interest income
          $ 13,976                   $ 12,455        
                                             
Net interest spread (2)
                  2.91 %                   2.88 %
Net interest margin (3)
                  3.18 %                   3.20 %
Average interest earning assets over average interest bearing liabilities
                  144.3 %                   152.9 %
 
(1)
Average balances are based on month-end balances, include non-accrual leases, and are presented net of unearned income.
(2)
Net interest spread is the difference between the average rates on interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
(3)
Net interest margin represents net interest income as a percent of average interest earning assets.
 
The average yield on all interest-earning assets during the third quarter of fiscal 2015 decreased by 11 basis points to 3.72% from 3.83% for the third quarter ended March 31, 2014, while the average rate paid on all interest-bearing liabilities increased by 5 basis points to .91% from 0.87%.   As a result, the net interest margin decreased to 3.07% for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 from 3.25% in fiscal 2014. For the first nine months of fiscal 2015, the net interest margin of 3.18% is down from 3.20% for the first nine months of fiscal 2014.  While net interest income has increased in both 2015 periods due to growth in assets, the resulting net yield declined as growth was strongest in lower yielding assets while funding costs have started to rise.

Provision for Credit Losses  The Company made a $100,000 provision for credit losses during the third quarter of fiscal 2015, which compared to no provision made during the quarter ending March 31, 2014. The third quarter 2015 provision related to the 11% growth in the loan portfolio during the quarter and a slight increase in credit risk of the lease portfolio. During the first nine months of fiscal 2015, the Company made a $775,000 provision for credit losses compared to no provision made during the same period in fiscal 2014. The provision for the first nine months of fiscal 2015 relates to the 63% growth in the commercial loan portfolio over the nine months and some increased credit risk in the lease portfolio. At March 31, 2015, the allowance for credit losses of $6.1 million is considered to be consistent with the credit profile of the consolidated portfolio.
 
Non-interest Income – For the third quarter of fiscal 2015, non-interest income increased 54.5% to $967,200 from $626,100 for the third quarter of the prior year. This increase was principally due to a $688,800 gain on sale of leases that offset a $363,000 decline in income from leases reaching the end of term during the period as the amount of residual realization from lease extensions declined. Non-interest income of $8.2 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2015 was up 94% from $4.2 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2014. Non-interest income for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 includes a $2.7 million recovery during the second quarter from the settlement of claims filed in antitrust litigation against certain manufacturers of thin-film transistor liquid display panels (“LCD Litigation”). Excluding that income, the increase in non-interest income during the first nine months of 2015 primarily related to $718,000 increase in gains from sales of leases and a $347,000 securities gain. Income realized from end-of-term leases during the first nine months of fiscal 2015 was up $166,000 from the same period in fiscal 2014.
 
 
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Non-interest Expenses – During the third quarter of fiscal 2015, non-interest expenses of $2.9 million were 2.0% lower than the third quarter of fiscal 2014. The drop in expenses during the third quarter related to lower current compensation expenses. For the first nine months of fiscal 2015, non-interest expenses of $8.9 million were up 5.7% from $8.4 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2014.  The increase in non-interest expenses for the nine months is primarily due to higher compensation expenses offset by lower recruiting, general and occupancy expenses.

Taxes – Income taxes were accrued at a tax rate of 38.5% for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2015 which represents the estimated effective tax rate for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, compared to 33.0% for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 and 37.25% for the nine months ended March 31, 2014. The reduced tax rate in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 incorporated a lower state tax rate for fiscal 2014 than projected earlier in that fiscal year.

Financial Condition Analysis

Consolidated total assets at March 31, 2015 of $685.2 million increased 18.2% from $579.6 million at June 30, 2014.  The growth in total assets is due to an increase of $82.2 million in the commercial loan portfolio, a $42.6 million increase in securities available-for-sale and $23.8 million increase in cash and due from banks, offset by a decrease of $30.4 million in net investment in leases and $15.0 million decline in property acquired for transaction in process.

Lease Portfolio

During the first nine months of fiscal 2015, 80.0% of the direct leases booked by the Company were held in its own portfolios, with 20.0% participated with other financial institutions.  In addition, during the nine months ended March 31, 2015 the Company sold or assigned receivables of $15.2 million held in its portfolio at June 30, 2014.  As a result, the Company’s net investment in leases at March 31, 2015 of $296.2 million was down 9.3% from $326.6 million at June 30, 2014, a reduction of $30.4 million, and 12.1% from $337.0 million at March 31, 2014.

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, 2015, the Company’s investment in property acquired for transactions in process of $25.6 million was down 36.9% from $40.6 million at June 30, 2014, and down 18.3% from $31.3 million at March 31, 2014.

Commercial Loan Portfolio

The Company’s commercial loan portfolio increased by $82.2 million, or 63.6%, to $211.4 million at March 31, 2015 from $129.2 million at June 30, 2014.  The increase in the Company’s commercial loan portfolio included the investment of $111.9 million in new commercial loan participations offset by loan payoffs and repayments aggregating to $29.7 million.  In addition, at March 31, 2015 the Company had unfunded commercial loan commitments of $34.0 million compared to $14.8 million at June 30, 2014.

Asset Quality

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,
2015
   
June 30,
2014
 
Non-performing Leases and Loans
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Non-accrual leases and loans
  $ 46     $ 47  
Restructured leases
    -       -  
Leases past due 90 days (other than above)
    -       -  
Total non-performing leases and loans
  $ 46     $ 47  
Non-performing assets as % of net investment in leases and loans before allowances
    0.01 %     0.01 %

The change in non-performing assets at March 31, 2015 from June 30, 2014 reflects a payment received on a non-accrual lease while no new leases were added.  In addition to the non-performing leases and loans identified above, there was $6.5 million of investment in leases and loans at March 31, 2015 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 $6.6 million at June 30, 2014 and $6.1 million at March 31, 2014. 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,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
             
Property acquired for transactions in process before allowance
  $ 25,618     $ 31,349  
Net investment in leases and loans before allowance
    513,679       443,701  
Net investment in “risk assets”
  $ 539,297     $ 475,050  
                 
Allowance for credit losses at beginning of period
  $ 5,299     $ 5,147  
Charge-off of lease receivables
    -       (8 )
Recovery of amounts previously written off
    1       14  
Provision for credit losses
    775       -  
Allowance for credit losses at end of period
  $ 6,075     $ 5,153  
                 
Components of allowance for credit losses:
               
Allowance for lease losses
  $ 3,348     $ 2,930  
Residual valuation allowance
    80       251  
Allowance for loan losses
    2,647       1,972  
    $ 6,075     $ 5,153  
Allowance for credit losses as a percent of net investment in leases and loans before allowances
    1.18 %     1.16 %
Allowance for credit losses as a percent of net investment in “risk assets”
    1.13 %     1.08 %
 
 
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The allowance for credit losses increased $776,000 to $6.1 million (1.18% of net investment in leases and loans before allowances) at March 31, 2015 from $5.3 million (1.15% of net investment in leases and loans before allowances) at June 30, 2014. This allowance consisted of $768,000 allocated to specific accounts that were identified as problems and $5.3 million that was available to cover losses inherent in the portfolio. This compared to $250,000 allocated to specific accounts at June 30, 2014 and $5.05 million available for losses inherent in the portfolio at that time.  The increase in the specific allowance at March 31, 2015 primarily relates to two lease customers that filed bankruptcy during the quarter. The Company considers the allowance for credit losses of $6.1 million at March 31, 2015 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.

Investment Securities Available-for-sale

Total available-for-sale investment securities were $69.4 million as of March 31, 2015 compared with $26.8 million at June 30, 2014.  The amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s securities portfolio available-for-sale at March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014 are as follows:
 
   
As of March 31, 2015
   
As of June 30, 2014
 
(in thousands)
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
Available-for-sale
                       
U.S. Treasury notes
  $ 42,333     $ 43,089     $ 7,930     $ 7,973  
Corporate debt securities
    4,771       4,797       16,030       16,310  
Securities of state and political subdivisions
    407       416       409       427  
Agency MBS
    19,508       19,620       -       -  
Mutual fund investment
    1,215       1,313       1,306       1,261  
Equity investment
    52       156       422       793  
Total securities available-for-sale
  $ 68,286     $ 69,391     $ 26,097     $ 26,764  

During the first nine months of fiscal 2015, the Company’s portfolio of securities available-for-sale increased $42.6 million through new purchases of $59.5 million offset by maturities, sales and pay downs of securities of $16.7 million and an impairment charge of $91,000.  The Company recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of $91,000 related to a mutual fund investment held in the securities available-for-sale portfolio. While the Company intends to retain this investment for a sufficient time to recover its investment, the investment fund lowered its dividend by 11% in May 2014 and had traded below its recorded cost for over twelve months, thus the Company determined that an other than temporary impairment had occurred and recorded a valuation adjustment in the first quarter of fiscal 2015. At March 31, 2015, the weighted average maturity of the portfolio is 6.7 years and the corresponding weighted average yield was 1.95%.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company funds its operating activities through internally generated funds, bank deposits, FHLB borrowings and non-recourse debt. At March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014, the Company’s cash and due from banks were $63.9 million and $40.1 million, respectively.

 
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Deposits at CalFirst Bank totaled $439.5 million at March 31, 2015, up 23.5% from $355.8 million at June 30, 2014 and up 31.6% from $334.1 million at March 31, 2014. The $105.4 million increase from March 31, 2014 was used to fund the growth in the Bank’s portfolios and maintain liquidity.  The following table presents average balances and average rates paid on deposits for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:

   
Nine months ended March 31,
   
2015
  2014
   
Ending
Balance
   
Average
Balance
   
Average
Rate Paid
 
Ending
Balance
   
Average
Balance
   
Average
Rate Paid
   
(in thousands)
Non-interest bearing demand deposits
  $ 2,601     $ 2,041     n/a     $ 2,174     $ 1,829     n/a  
Interest-bearing demand deposits
    2,987       1,750     0.20 %     1,442       1,696     0.20 %
Money market deposits
    67,514       64,793     0.50 %     64,442       67,346     0.50 %
Time deposits, less than $100,000
    63,765       58,255     1.03 %     50,345       51,569     1.00 %
Time deposits, $100,000 or more
  $ 302,667     $ 264,601     1.03 %   $ 215,683     $ 219,281     1.00 %

The following table shows the maturities of certificates of deposits at March 31, 2015:

   
$250,000
or less
   
More than
$250,000
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Under 3 months
  $ 64,734     $ 11,799  
3 – 6 months
    51,923       13,448  
7 – 12 months
    111,280       28,760  
13 – 24 months
    60,415       10,677  
25 – 36 months
    12,071       1,325  
    $ 300,423     $ 66,009  

The Bank has borrowing agreements with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (“FHLB”) and as such, can take advantage of FHLB programs for overnight and term advances at published daily rates. The Bank has short-term borrowings outstanding of $26.9 million at March 31, 2015 at an average rate of 0.32% and had no outstanding balance at March 31, 2014. Under terms of the blanket collateral agreement, advances from the FHLB are collateralized by qualifying securities and real estate loans, with an estimated $38.8 million still available under the agreement as of March 31, 2015. 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 at March 31, 2015 of approximately $103.3 million.

An additional source of liquidity for financing and managing the lease portfolio comes from selling, participating or assigning certain lease term payments to banks or other financial institutions. If the transaction is characterized as a sale of the financial asset or meets the parameters of a participating interest, the lease is removed from the balance sheet and a resulting gain or loss recognized. If the Company retains a controlling interest in the lease, the assignment is considered a secured borrowing with the associated financing characterized as non-recourse debt.  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, 2015, the Company had outstanding non-recourse debt aggregating $11.6 million relating to discounted lease rentals assigned to unaffiliated lenders, up from $8.6 million at June 30, 2014 and $9.5 million at March 31, 2014. In the past, the Company has been able to obtain adequate non-recourse funding commitments, and the Company believes it will be able to do so in the future.

 
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The following table presents capital and capital ratio information for the Company and CalFirst Bank as of March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014. Information for March 31, 2015 reflects the transition to the Basel III capital standard from previous regulatory capital adequacy guidelines under the Basel I framework. The Basel III capital standard phases in through 2019 and revises the definition of capital, increases minimum capital ratios, introduces regulatory capital buffers above those minimums, introduces a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio and revises the rules for calculating risk-weighted assets. Under Basel III, the Bank could make a one-time election to opt out of the requirement to include components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in common equity Tier 1 capital. The Bank has elected to opt-out of the accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) requirement. The adoption of the new capital standard had an immaterial impact on capital levels and related ratios and the Company and Bank continue to exceed regulatory capital requirements and are considered “well-capitalized” under guidelines established by the FRB and OCC.
 
   
March 31,
 
June 30,
   
2015
 
2014
   
(dollars in thousands)
California First National Bancorp
 
Amount
   
Ratio
 
Amount
   
Ratio
Common equity Tier 1 capital
  $ 186,626       30.87 %   $ 183,321       31.84 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital
  $ 186,626       30.87 %   $ 183,321       31.84 %
Total risk-based capital
  $ 192,751       31.88 %   $ 188,645       32.76 %
Tier 1 leverage capital
  $ 186,626       28.27 %   $ 183,321       32.80 %
                                 
California First National Bank
                               
Common equity Tier 1 capital
  $ 107,851       18.89 %   $ 102,780       19.61 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital
  $ 107,851       18.89 %   $ 102,780       19.61 %
Total risk-based capital
  $ 113,610       19.90 %   $ 107,639       20.54 %
Tier 1 leverage capital
  $ 107,851       17.47 %   $ 102,780       21.09 %

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

The following table summarizes various contractual obligations as of March 31, 2015. 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
 
Contractual Obligations
 
Total
   
Less Than
1 Year
   
1-5 Years
   
After
5 Years
 
 
(in thousands)
 
Lease property purchases (1)
  $ 50,915     $ 50,915     $ -     $ -  
Commercial loan and lease purchase commitments
    38,969       38,969       -       -  
FHLB Borrowings
    26,858       26,858       -       -  
Operating lease rental payments
    2,345       650       1,695       -  
Total contractual commitments
  $ 119,087     $ 117,392     $ 1,695     $ -  
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(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.

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.

ITEM 3.

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.
 
 
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At March 31, 2015, the Company had $65.4 million of cash or invested in securities of very short duration. The Company’s investment in gross lease payments receivable and commercial loans of $537.2 million consists of leases with fixed rates and loans with variable rates, however, $331.3 million of such investment matures or reprices within one year of March 31, 2015. Of the $72.7 million investment in securities, $6.7 million mature within twelve months. This compares to interest bearing deposit and borrowing liabilities of $463.8 million, of which $379.3 million, or 82%, mature within one year. Based on the foregoing, at March 31, 2015 the Company had assets of $401.9 million subject to changes in interest rates over the next twelve months, compared to repricing liabilities of $379.3 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, 2015 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
 
   
Time to Maturity, Reprice, or Replacement at March 31, 2015
 
(in thousands)
 
3 Months
or Less
   
Over 3 to
12 Months
   
Over 1
Through
5 years
   
Over
5 years
   
Non-rate
Sensitive
   
Total
 
                                     
Rate Sensitive Assets (RSA):
                                   
Cash due from banks
  $ 63,888     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 63,888  
Investment securities
    1,469       5,214       43,089       22,956       -       72,728  
Net investment in leases
    32,889       99,312       182,218       8,119       (26,297 )     296,241  
Commercial loans
    198,244       900       15,530       -       (3,311 )     211,363  
Non-interest earning assets
    -       -       -       -       40,975       40,975  
Totals
    296,490       105,426       240,837       31,075       11,367     $ 685,195  
Cumulative total for RSA
  $ 296,490     $ 401,916     $ 642,753     $ 673,828                  
                                                 
Rate Sensitive Liabilities (RSL):
                                               
Demand and savings deposits
  $ 70,501     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 2,601     $ 73,102  
Time deposits
    76,533       205,411       84,488       -       -       366,432  
Borrowings
    6,858       20,000       -       -       -       26,858  
Non-interest bearing liabilities
    -       -       -       -       31,494       31,494  
Stockholders' equity
    -       -       -       -       187,309       187,309  
Totals
    153,892     $ 225,411     $ 84,488     $ -     $ 221,404     $ 685,195  
Cumulative total for RSL
  $ 153,892     $ 379,303     $ 463,791     $ 463,791                  
                                                 
Interest rate sensitivity gap
  $ 142,598     $ (119,985 )   $ 156,349     $ 31,075                  
Cumulative GAP
  $ 142,598     $ 22,613     $ 178,962     $ 210,037                  
                                                 
RSA divided by RSL (cumulative)
    192.66 %     105.96 %     138.59 %     145.29 %                
Cumulative GAP / total assets
    20.81 %     3.30 %     26.12 %     30.65 %                

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.
 
 
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ITEM 4. 

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, 2015 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. 

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, 2014.

ITEM 2.

The following table summarizes share repurchase activity for the quarter ended March 31, 2015:

Period
 
Total number
of shares
Purchased
 
Average price
paid per share
 
Maximum Number
of shares that may
yet be purchased
under the plan (1)
                   
                   
January 1, 2015 - January 31, 2015
    -     $ -       368,354  
February 1, 2015 - February 28, 2015
    -     $ -       368,354  
March 1, 2015 - March 31, 2015
    -     $ -       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.

(a) Exhibits
Page
31.1
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications of Principal Executive Officer
30
31.2
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications of Principal Financial Officer
31
31.3
 
Section 1350 Certifications by Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer
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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 13, 2015  
BY:
/s/ S. Leslie Jewett  
       
S. Leslie Jewett
Executive Vice President
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 
 
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