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 September 30, 2005
or
¨ | Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 000-50245
NARA BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 95-4849715 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) | |
3701 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 220, Los Angeles, California | 90010 | |
(Address of Principal executive offices) | (ZIP Code) |
(213) 639-1700
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
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 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 x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.): Yes ¨ No x
As of October 31, 2005, there were 25,390,142 outstanding shares of the issuers Common Stock, $0.001 par value.
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Certain matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements under Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. There can be no assurance that the results described or implied in such forward-looking statements will, in fact, be achieved and actual results, performance, and achievements could differ materially because our business involves inherent risks and uncertainties. Risks and uncertainties include possible future deteriorating economic conditions in our areas of operation; interest rate risk associated with volatile interest rates and related asset-liability matching risk; liquidity risks; risk of significant non-earning assets, and net credit losses that could occur, particularly in times of weak economic conditions or times of rising interest rates; risks of available for sale securities declining significantly in value as interest rates rise; and regulatory risks associated with the variety of current and future regulations as well as regulatory enforcement actions to which we are subject. For additional information concerning these factors, see Item 1. Business - Factors That May Impact Our Business or the Value of Our Stock contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and Item 2 of Part I in this report under the caption Results of Operations Factors That May Impact Our Business or the Value of Our Stock.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. | Financial Statements |
NARA BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(Unaudited)
2005 |
December 31, 2004 |
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ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents: |
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Cash and due from banks |
$ | 32,898,128 | $ | 27,712,221 | ||
Federal funds sold |
68,000,000 | 47,500,000 | ||||
Term federal funds sold |
12,000,000 | 12,000,000 | ||||
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Total cash and cash equivalents |
112,898,128 | 87,212,221 | ||||
Interest bearing deposits with other financial institutions |
95,000 | | ||||
Securities available for sale, at fair value |
171,670,559 | 133,385,948 | ||||
Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value: September 30, 2005 - $2,035,286; December 31, 2004 - $2,087,717) |
2,000,755 | 2,001,071 | ||||
Interest-only strips, at fair value |
603,534 | 714,046 | ||||
Interest rate swaps, at fair value |
62,294 | 646,783 | ||||
Loans held for sale, at the lower of cost or market |
8,173,108 | 4,729,911 | ||||
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses (September 30, 2005 - $17,067,846; December 31, 2004 - $14,626,760) |
1,410,025,945 | 1,207,107,713 | ||||
Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost |
1,803,300 | 1,803,300 | ||||
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Stock, at cost |
6,389,600 | 4,801,800 | ||||
Premises and equipment, net |
8,019,552 | 6,869,553 | ||||
Accrued interest receivable |
6,861,849 | 5,124,017 | ||||
Servicing assets |
3,898,149 | 3,668,461 | ||||
Deferred tax assets |
15,016,975 | 13,635,602 | ||||
Customers liabilities on acceptances |
7,970,457 | 7,447,983 | ||||
Cash surrender value of life insurance |
14,536,417 | 14,226,314 | ||||
Goodwill |
2,347,150 | 2,347,150 | ||||
Other intangible assets, net |
3,767,696 | 4,305,450 | ||||
Other assets |
12,960,133 | 8,284,227 | ||||
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Total assets |
$ | 1,789,100,601 | $ | 1,508,311,550 | ||
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NARA BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
(Unaudited)
2005 |
December 31, 2004 |
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LIABILITIES: |
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Deposits: |
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Noninterest bearing |
$ | 364,470,504 | $ | 328,325,741 | ||||
Interest bearing: |
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Money market and other |
234,973,489 | 323,477,365 | ||||||
Savings deposits |
102,095,797 | 118,856,820 | ||||||
Time deposits of $100,000 or more |
733,673,835 | 407,100,231 | ||||||
Other time deposits |
108,895,582 | 78,214,767 | ||||||
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Total deposits |
1,544,109,207 | 1,255,974,924 | ||||||
Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank |
31,000,000 | 90,000,000 | ||||||
Accrued interest payable |
7,226,664 | 3,411,609 | ||||||
Acceptances outstanding |
7,970,457 | 7,447,983 | ||||||
Interest rate swaps, at fair value |
2,434,838 | 796,132 | ||||||
Subordinated debentures |
39,268,000 | 39,268,000 | ||||||
Other liabilities |
17,217,107 | 10,158,345 | ||||||
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Total liabilities |
1,649,226,273 | 1,407,056,993 | ||||||
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized, 40,000,000 shares at September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004; issued and outstanding, 25,358,142 and 23,333,338 shares at September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively |
25,358 | 23,333 | ||||||
Capital surplus |
68,633,307 | 44,902,604 | ||||||
Deferred compensation |
| (2,556 | ) | |||||
Retained earnings |
73,804,784 | 56,848,237 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net: |
(2,589,121 | ) | (517,061 | ) | ||||
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Total stockholders equity |
139,874,328 | 101,254,557 | ||||||
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
$ | 1,789,100,601 | $ | 1,508,311,550 | ||||
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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INTEREST INCOME: |
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Interest and fees on loans |
$ | 29,086,825 | $ | 17,662,880 | $ | 76,684,283 | $ | 48,473,027 | ||||||||
Interest on securities |
1,556,926 | 1,269,209 | 4,346,023 | 3,852,019 | ||||||||||||
Interest on interest rate swaps |
3,000 | 723,562 | 622,750 | 2,533,451 | ||||||||||||
Interest on federal funds sold and other investments |
857,006 | 246,861 | 1,441,054 | 515,511 | ||||||||||||
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Total interest income |
31,503,757 | 19,902,512 | 83,094,110 | 55,374,008 | ||||||||||||
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INTEREST EXPENSE: |
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Interest on deposits |
9,627,945 | 4,283,463 | 22,160,515 | 10,740,923 | ||||||||||||
Interest on subordinated debentures |
732,377 | 592,012 | 2,085,912 | 1,715,983 | ||||||||||||
Interest on other borrowings |
370,528 | 108,932 | 1,746,278 | 637,925 | ||||||||||||
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Total interest expense |
10,730,850 | 4,984,407 | 25,992,705 | 13,094,831 | ||||||||||||
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NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES |
20,772,907 | 14,918,105 | 57,101,405 | 42,279,177 | ||||||||||||
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES |
970,000 | 900,000 | 4,570,000 | 3,700,000 | ||||||||||||
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NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES |
19,802,907 | 14,018,105 | 52,531,405 | 38,579,177 | ||||||||||||
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NON-INTEREST INCOME: |
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Service fees on deposit accounts |
1,552,697 | 1,839,317 | 4,712,310 | 5,901,576 | ||||||||||||
Other income and fees |
2,413,103 | 2,281,254 | 6,535,047 | 6,291,137 | ||||||||||||
Net gains on sales of SBA loans |
1,846,886 | 1,656,021 | 3,689,600 | 4,046,654 | ||||||||||||
Net gains on sales of securities available-for sale |
800 | 25,384 | 143,461 | 433,607 | ||||||||||||
Net losses on sales of premises and equipment |
(59 | ) | (5,025 | ) | (6,429 | ) | (2,582 | ) | ||||||||
Net gains (losses) on interest rate swaps |
(25,715 | ) | 112,072 | (77,950 | ) | (193,949 | ) | |||||||||
Net gains on sale of other loans |
195,658 | 195,658 | ||||||||||||||
Loan referral fees |
| 268,579 | | 746,617 | ||||||||||||
Other than temporary impairment on securities |
| (442,352 | ) | | (2,198,936 | ) | ||||||||||
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Total non-interest income |
5,787,712 | 5,930,908 | 14,996,039 | 15,219,782 | ||||||||||||
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NON-INTEREST EXPENSE: |
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Salaries and employee benefits |
6,148,529 | 5,574,052 | 17,563,840 | 17,061,238 | ||||||||||||
Occupancy |
1,767,443 | 1,716,024 | 5,055,580 | 4,687,330 | ||||||||||||
Furniture and equipment |
503,846 | 513,889 | 1,511,181 | 1,416,897 | ||||||||||||
Advertising and marketing |
506,116 | 497,240 | 1,360,463 | 1,294,555 | ||||||||||||
Data processing |
651,519 | 603,475 | 1,939,615 | 1,807,074 | ||||||||||||
Professional fees |
613,218 | 769,894 | 2,554,869 | 1,488,581 | ||||||||||||
Other |
1,870,861 | 1,602,639 | 5,230,323 | 4,474,385 | ||||||||||||
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Total non-interest expense |
12,061,532 | 11,277,213 | 35,215,871 | 32,230,060 | ||||||||||||
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES |
13,529,087 | 8,671,800 | 32,311,573 | 21,568,899 | ||||||||||||
INCOME TAXES |
5,600,000 | 3,480,363 | 13,364,820 | 8,445,081 | ||||||||||||
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NET INCOME |
$ | 7,929,087 | $ | 5,191,437 | $ | 18,946,753 | $ | 13,123,818 | ||||||||
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
$ | 6,434,311 | $ | 8,048,234 | $ | 16,874,693 | $ | 13,479,939 | ||||||||
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EARNINGS PER SHARE |
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Basic |
$ | 0.33 | $ | 0.22 | $ | 0.80 | $ | 0.57 | ||||||||
Diluted |
0.32 | 0.21 | 0.77 | 0.53 |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
NINE MONTHS ENDED September 30, 2005 and 2004
(Unaudited)
Number of
Shares Outstanding |
Common
Stock |
Capital
Surplus |
Deferred
Compensation |
Retained
Earnings |
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net |
Comprehensive
Income |
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BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 2004 (restated) |
23,120,178 | $ | 23,120 | $ | 43,046,200 | $ | (10,222 | ) | $ | 39,566,995 | $ | (54,571 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Stock options exercised |
199,160 | 199 | 1,007,762 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax benefit from stock options exercised |
727,696 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of restricted stock |
5,750 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends declared ($0.0800 per share) |
(1,859,158 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income: |
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Net income (restated) |
13,123,818 | $ | 13,123,818 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income: |
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Change in unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale and interest-only- strips, net of tax |
691,642 | 691,642 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps - net of tax |
(335,521 | ) | (335,521 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total comprehensive income |
$ | 13,479,939 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BALANCE, September 30, 2004 (restated) |
23,319,338 | $ | 23,319 | $ | 44,781,658 | $ | (4,472 | ) | $ | 50,831,655 | $ | 301,550 | |||||||||||||||
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BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 2005 |
23,333,338 | $ | 23,333 | $ | 44,902,604 | $ | (2,556 | ) | $ | 56,848,237 | $ | (517,061 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock |
1,440,922 | $ | 1,441 | $ | 19,623,556 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock options exercised |
585,216 | 585 | 1,668,554 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax benefit from stock options excercised |
2,446,258 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of restricted stock |
639 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Forfeiture of restricted stock |
(1,334 | ) | (1 | ) | (7,665 | ) | 1,917 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends declared ($0.0825 per share) |
(1,990,206 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income: |
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Net income |
18,946,753 | $ | 18,946,753 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss): |
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Change in unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale and interest-only-strips, net of tax |
(784,913 | ) | (784,913 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps - net of tax |
(1,287,147 | ) | (1,287,147 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total comprehensive income |
$ | 16,874,693 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BALANCE, September 30, 2005 |
25,358,142 | $ | 25,358 | $ | 68,633,307 | $ | | $ | 73,804,784 | $ | (2,589,121 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 AND 2004
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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Net income |
$ | 18,946,753 | $ | 13,123,818 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities: |
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Depreciation, amortization, and accretion |
2,430,168 | 1,983,630 | ||||||
Provision for loan losses |
4,570,000 | 3,700,000 | ||||||
Proceeds from sales of loans |
66,246,945 | 67,030,580 | ||||||
Originations of loans held for sale |
(66,000,540 | ) | (73,726,742 | ) | ||||
Net gains on sales of loans |
(3,689,600 | ) | (4,242,312 | ) | ||||
Net gains on sales of securities available for sale |
(143,461 | ) | (433,607 | ) | ||||
Net change in cash surrender value of life insurance |
(310,103 | ) | (322,602 | ) | ||||
Net losses on sales of premises and equipment |
6,429 | 2,582 | ||||||
Net losses on interest rate swaps |
77,950 | 193,949 | ||||||
Change in accrued interest receivable |
(1,737,832 | ) | 262,861 | |||||
Deferred income taxes |
| (12,267 | ) | |||||
Other than temporary impairment on securities |
| 2,198,936 | ||||||
FHLB stock dividends |
(162,700 | ) | (142,900 | ) | ||||
Tax benefit from stock options exercised |
2,446,258 | 727,696 | ||||||
Change in other assets |
(5,390,796 | ) | (4,434,346 | ) | ||||
Change in accrued interest payable |
3,815,055 | 252,291 | ||||||
Change in interest-only strips |
5,804 | (252,316 | ) | |||||
Change in other liabilities |
7,003,261 | 700,318 | ||||||
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Net cash from operating activities |
28,113,591 | 6,609,569 | ||||||
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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Net change in loans receivable |
(207,488,232 | ) | (166,366,056 | ) | ||||
Purchase of premises and equipment |
(2,389,324 | ) | (1,810,460 | ) | ||||
Purchase of securities available for sale |
(72,427,637 | ) | (41,533,822 | ) | ||||
Net change in interest-bearing deposits with other financial institutions |
(95,000 | ) | | |||||
Purchase of FHLB stock |
(1,425,100 | ) | (1,011,000 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment |
| 14,527 | ||||||
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale |
13,900,895 | 14,340,065 | ||||||
Proceeds from matured or called securities available for sale |
19,003,001 | 28,922,286 | ||||||
Purchase of Federal Reserve Bank Stock |
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Proceeds from redemption of FHLB stock |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
(250,921,397 | ) | (166,592,960 | ) | ||||
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 AND 2004
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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Net increase in deposits |
288,134,283 | 191,747,247 | ||||||
Payment of cash dividends |
(1,934,706 | ) | (1,217,825 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock |
19,624,997 | | ||||||
Repayment of FHLB borrowings |
(118,500,000 | ) | (72,000,000 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from FHLB borrowings |
59,500,000 | 22,000,000 | ||||||
Proceeds from stock options exercised |
1,669,139 | 1,007,960 | ||||||
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Net cash from financing activities |
248,493,713 | 141,537,382 | ||||||
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NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
25,685,907 | (18,446,009 | ) | |||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD |
87,212,221 | 76,438,497 | ||||||
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD |
$ | 112,898,128 | $ | 57,992,488 | ||||
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION |
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Interest paid |
$ | 22,177,650 | $ | 12,842,540 | ||||
Income taxes paid |
$ | 9,434,990 | $ | 10,442,500 |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
9
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
1. Nara Bancorp, Inc.
Nara Bancorp, Inc. (Nara Bancorp, on a parent-only basis, and Company, we or our on a consolidated basis), incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware in 2000, is a bank holding company, headquartered in Los Angeles, California, offering a full range of commercial banking and consumer financial services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Nara Bank (Nara Bank or the Bank), which was organized in 1989 as a national bank and converted to a California state-chartered bank on January 3, 2005, with branches in California and New York as well as Loan Production Offices in California, Washington, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia and Texas.
2. Basis of Presentation
Our condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared without an audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain information and footnote disclosures, normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations.
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Nara Bancorp and its wholly owned subsidiaries, principally Nara Bank. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
We believe that we have made all adjustments necessary to fairly present our financial position at September 30, 2005 and the results of our operations for the three and nine months then ended. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current year presentation. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year.
These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read along with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
3. Restatement
The financial information as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 is labeled restated as it has been revised from the information previously reported and filed for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 on Form 10-Q. The restatement is further discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements in our 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
4. Recent Development
On September 12, 2005, Nara Bancorp completed the sale of $20 million of its common stock to Dr. Chong-Moon Lee, director and chairman of the board of directors of Nara Bancorp. Nara Bancorp issued 1,440,922 shares of its common stock to Dr. Lee at a purchase price of $13.88 per share, which was the closing bid price on the date the Stock Purchase Agreement was executed. Sandler ONeill & Partners, L.P. provided a fairness opinion to the Company in connection with this transaction. The shares issued to Dr. Lee will not be registered for resale under the Securities Act of 1933.
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5. Memorandum of Understanding
On July 29, 2005, Nara Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nara Bancorp, Inc., entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (Reserve Bank) and the California Department of Financial Institutions (Department). Under the terms of the MOU, the Bank cannot declare dividends, without the prior written approval of the Reserve Bank and the Department. Other material provisions of the MOU require the Company and the Bank to: (i) employ an independent consultant acceptable to the Reserve Bank and the Department to conduct a review of the composition, structure and effectiveness of Nara Banks current directors and executive officers, (ii) prepare and submit a written plan to the Reserve Bank and the Department to strengthen the Banks Board of Directors oversight of management and operations of the Bank, (iii) prepare and submit to the Reserve Bank and the Department acceptable policies, procedures and programs to strengthen the Banks internal controls, (iv) prepare and submit to the Reserve Bank and the Department a written plan to strengthen the oversight of the Banks internal audit function, (v) take such actions necessary to comply with Section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, (vi) prepare and submit to the Reserve Bank and the Department an acceptable written information security program and a comprehensive written business resumption plan, and conduct a formal test of the business resumption plan, (vii) prepare and submit a written contingency capital plan, (viii) prepare and submit to the Reserve Bank and Department financial projections for the years 2005-2007 and revise the Banks three-year strategic plan, (ix) prepare and submit during the term of the MOU, annual financial projections for each subsequent calendar year at least one month prior to the beginning of the calendar year, (x) notify the Reserve Bank and the Department of all revisions to the budget within 5 days of approval by the Banks Board of Directors, (xi) notify the Reserve Bank and the Department thirty (30) days prior to the appointment of any new director or senior executive officer or changing the responsibilities of any current senior officer, (xii) permit the Bank to make any indemnification and golden parachute or severance payments, or enter into any agreements to make such payments to institutionaffiliated parties only with the prior written approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and concurrence of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and (xiii) prepare and submit progress reports to the Reserve Bank and the Department. The MOU will remain in effect until modified or terminated by the Reserve Bank and the Department.
Additional Company Restrictions.
The Company has agreed with the Reserve Bank and the Department to additional restrictions as well, and must take all necessary steps to ensure that the Bank complies with the MOU, and it also must report its progress to the Reserve Bank. In addition, the Company may not declare any dividends or make any payments on the outstanding trust preferred securities issued by the Companys subsidiaries and may not receive any dividends or payments representing a reduction of capital from the Bank, without the prior written approval of the Reserve Bank. Without the consent of the Reserve Bank, the Company may not: (i) increase its borrowings, incur any debt or renew existing debt, (ii) issue any trust preferred securities, (iii) purchase any of its stock, (iv) appoint any new director or senior executive officer or change the responsibilities of any current senior executive officer, or (v) make any indemnification and golden parachute or severance payments, or enter into agreements to make such payments to institution-affiliated parties. Finally, the Company must affirmatively ensure that all regulatory reports filed, accurately reflect the Companys condition, are filed on a timely basis, and all records, and supporting work papers are maintained.
Troubled Condition Designation.
On July 8, 2005, the Reserve Bank notified the Company and Nara Bank that it had designated the Company and Nara Bank to be in a troubled condition for purposes of Section 914 of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989. As a result of that designation neither the Company nor Nara Bank may appoint any new director or senior executive officer or change the responsibilities of any current senior executive officers without providing the Reserve Bank thirty (30) days prior written notice. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may disapprove a notice in certain circumstances. In addition, neither the Company nor Nara Bank may make indemnification or severance payments or enter into agreements with institution-affiliated parties
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therefore without complying with certain statutory restrictions including prior written approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and concurrence from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Progress with the MOU-Related Requirements
The Board of Directors has appointed a Joint Compliance Committee (JCC) consisting solely of independent directors of Nara Bancorp and Nara Bank to plan, coordinate and monitor compliance with the MOU-related requirements. The JCC has been meeting regularly with the management to closely monitor its MOU compliance progress. In addition, The Secura Group, the independent consulting firm that was engaged by the JCC, has commenced its independent review of the board and management and expects to complete the review by the end of December. Finally, the Company and Nara Bank have been able to obtain timely approvals from the regulators on various items that require approval such as the quarterly cash dividends on its common stock and the trust preferred securities. Through its quarterly progress reports, the Company and Nara Bank will keep the regulators updated of its progress on the MOU-related requirements.
6. Stock-Based Compensation
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation , encourages, but does not require, companies to record compensation cost for stock-based employees compensation plans at fair value. We have elected to continue to account for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB) No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees , and related interpretations. Accordingly, compensation cost for stock options is measured as the excess, if any, of the fair value of our stock at the date of grant over the grant price.
We have adopted the disclosure only provisions of SFAS No. 123. Had compensation cost for our stock-based compensation plans been determined based on the fair value at the grant date for awards consistent with the provisions of SFAS No. 123, our net income and earnings per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts as follows:
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$ | 7,929,087 | $ | 5,191,437 | $ | 18,946,753 | $ | 13,123,818 | ||||||||
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under the fair value-based method for all awardsnet of related tax effects |
(207,106 | ) | (183,139 | ) | (615,233 | ) | (671,363 | ) | ||||||||
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$ | 7,721,981 | $ | 5,008,298 | $ | 18,331,520 | $ | 12,452,455 | ||||||||
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$ | 0.33 | $ | 0.22 | $ | 0.80 | $ | 0.57 | ||||||||
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0.32 | 0.22 | 0.77 | 0.54 | ||||||||||||
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$ | 0.32 | $ | 0.21 | $ | 0.77 | $ | 0.53 | ||||||||
Dilutedpro forma |
0.31 | 0.20 | 0.74 | 0.51 |
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The fair value of options granted and pro forma effects are computed using option pricing models, using the following weighted-average assumptions as of the grant date.
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Expected stock price volatility |
38.1 | % | 38.0 | % | ||||
Dividend yield |
0.7 | % | 0.5 | % | ||||
Weighted average fair value of options granted during the period |
$ | 5.84 | $ | 6.39 |
7. Dividends
Nara Bancorp and Nara Bank are parties to the Memorandum of Understanding (described in note 4 Recent Developments), Nara Bank may not declare or pay any cash dividends to Nara Bancorp, without the prior written approval of the Reserve Bank and the Department of Financial Institution. Also, under a Board resolution, Nara Bancorp may not declare or pay any cash dividends to its stockholders without the prior written approval of the Reserve Bank. No assurance can be given that the regulators would approve a request to pay cash dividends.
On September 29, 2005, we declared a $0.0275 per share cash dividend which was paid on October 28, 2005 to stockholders of record at the close of business on October 14, 2005. In accordance with the terms of the MOU, we submitted to and received approval from the Reserve Bank to pay the cash dividend in addition to dividend payments on the Trust Preferred Securities related to the Subordinated Debentures.
8. Earnings Per Share (EPS)
Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Allocated ESOP shares are considered outstanding for this calculation. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock options or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted to common stock that would then share in our earnings. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005, stock options for 360,000 and 120,000 shares of common stock were not considered in computing diluted earnings per share because they were antidilutive.
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The following table shows how we computed basic and diluted EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004.
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$ | 7,929,087 | 24,041,269 | $ | 0.33 | $ | 5,191,437 | 23,248,985 | $ | 0.22 | ||||||
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$ | 18,946,753 | 23,685,330 | $ | 0.80 | $ | 13,123,818 | 23,195,784 | $ | 0.57 | ||||||
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$ | 18,946,753 | 24,684,504 | $ | 0.77 | $ | 13,123,818 | 24,532,076 | $ | 0.53 | ||||||
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9. Loans Receivable and Allowance For Loan Losses
The following is a summary of loans receivable by major category:
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$ | 485,923,676 | $ | 441,940,400 | ||||
Real estate loans |
877,796,264 | 717,746,940 | ||||||
Consumer and other loans |
66,523,836 | 64,844,647 | ||||||
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Unamortized deferred loan fees, net of cost |
(3,149,985 | ) | (2,797,514 | ) | ||||
Allowance for loan losses |
(17,067,846 | ) | (14,626,760 | ) | ||||
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$ | 1,410,025,945 | $ | 1,207,107,713 | ||||
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$ | 14,626,760 | $ | 12,470,735 | ||||
Provision for loan losses |
4,570,000 | 3,700,000 | ||||||
Loan charge-offs |
(2,598,636 | ) | (1,959,735 | ) | ||||
Loan recoveries |
469,722 | 549,788 | ||||||
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$ | 17,067,846 | $ | 14,760,788 | ||||
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At September 30, 2005, December 31, 2004 and September 30, 2004, the Company had classified $3.7 million, $2.8 million and $2.7 million, respectively, of its commercial and real estate loans as impaired, with specific loss allocations of $1.2 million, $797 thousand and $783 thousand, respectively. There were no impaired loans without specific loss allocations. At September 30, 2005, non-accrual loans totaled $3.3 million compared to $2.7 million at December 31, 2004 and $2.6 million at September 30, 2004. At September 30, 2005, $574 thousand of loans were past due more than 90 days and still accruing interest, compared to $0 at December 31, 2004 and $352 thousand at September 30, 2004. Restructured loans at September 30, 2005 were $902 thousand compared to $229 thousand at December 31, 2004 and $ 318 thousand at September 30, 2004.
10. Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
Under the interest rate swap agreements that the Company has entered into, the Company receives a fixed rate and pays a floating rate. The interest rate swaps qualify as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes, and effectively fix the interest rate received on $120,000,000 of variable rate loans indexed to Prime. As of September 30, 2005, the amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) associated with these cash flow hedges totaled a loss of $1,460,902 (net of tax benefit of $973,936), of which $35,596 is expected to be reclassified as a reduction into interest income within the next 12 months. As of September 30, 2005, the maximum length of time over which the Company is hedging its exposure to the variability of future cash flows is approximately 7 years.
Interest rate swap information at September 30, 2005 is summarized as follows:
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20,000,000 | H.15 Prime 1 | 7.59% | 4/30/2007 | 62,294 | | ||||||||||
20,000,000 | H.15 Prime 1 | 6.09% | 10/09/2007 | (529,019 | ) | (529,019 | ) | ||||||||
20,000,000 | H.15 Prime 1 | 6.58% | 10/09/2009 | (683,732 | ) | (683,732 | ) | ||||||||
20,000,000 | H.15 Prime 1 | 7.03% | 10/09/2012 | (656,449 | ) | (656,449 | ) | ||||||||
20,000,000 | H.15 Prime 1 | 5.60% | 12/19/2005 | (63,028 | ) | (63,028 | ) | ||||||||
10,000,000 | H.15 Prime 1 | 6.32% | 12/17/2007 | (241,267 | ) | (241,267 | ) | ||||||||
10,000,000 | H.15 Prime 1 | 6.83% | 12/17/2009 | (261,343 | ) | (261,343 | ) | ||||||||
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1 . | Prime rate is based on Federal Reserve statistical release H.15 |
The realized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps due to hedge ineffectiveness was ($26) thousand and $112 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The realized loss on interest swaps due to hedge ineffectiveness was $78 thousand and $194 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
During the third quarters of 2005 and 2004, interest income recorded on swap transactions totaled $3 thousand and $724 thousand, respectively. During the first nine months of 2005 and 2004, interest income recorded on swap transactions totaled $623 thousand and $2.5 million. At September 30, 2005, we pledged as collateral to the interest rate swap counterparties agency securities with a book value of $1.0 million and real estate loans of $4.0 million.
11. Business Segments
Our management utilizes an internal reporting system to measure the performance of our various operating segments. We have identified three principal operating segments for the purposes of management reporting: banking
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operations, trade finance services (TFS), and small business administration (SBA) lending services. Information related to our remaining centralized functions and eliminations of inter-segment amounts has been aggregated and included in banking operations. Although all three operating segments offer financial products and services, they are managed separately based on each segments strategic focus. The banking operations segment focuses primarily on commercial and consumer lending and deposit operations throughout our branch network. The TFS segment focuses primarily on allowing our import/export customers to handle their international transactions. Trade finance products include the issuance and collection of letters of credit, international collection, and import/export financing. The SBA segment provides our customers with access to the U.S. SBA guaranteed lending program.
Operating segment results are based on our internal management reporting process, which reflects assignments and allocations of capital, certain operating and administrative costs and the provision for loan losses. Non-interest income and non-interest expense, including depreciation and amortization, directly attributable to a segment are assigned to that business. We allocate indirect costs, including overhead expense, to the various segments based on several factors, including, but not limited to, full-time equivalent employees, loan volume and deposit volume. We allocate the provision for loan losses based on the origination of new loans for the period. We evaluate the overall performance based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes excluding gains and losses that are not expected to reoccur. Future changes in our management structure or reporting methodologies may result in changes to the measurement of our operating segment results.
The following tables present the operating results and other key financial measures for the individual operating segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004.
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$ | 15,558 | $ | 1,890 | $ | 3,325 | $ | 20,773 | ||||
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880 | | 90 | 970 | ||||||||
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2,490 | 794 | 2,504 | 5,788 | ||||||||
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17,168 | 2,684 | 5,739 | 25,591 | ||||||||
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$ | 7,555 | $ | 1,536 | $ | 4,438 | $ | 13,529 | ||||
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$ | 2,347 | $ | | $ | | $ | 2,347 | ||||
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$ | 1,406,347 | $ | 124,811 | $ | 257,943 | $ | 1,789,101 | ||||
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$ | 11,462 | $ | 1,227 | $ | 2,229 | $ | 14,918 | ||||
Less provision for loan losses |
670 | 40 | 190 | 900 | ||||||||
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2,416 | 794 | 2,721 | 5,931 | ||||||||
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13,208 | 1,981 | 4,760 | 19,949 | ||||||||
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9,151 | 1,024 | 1,102 | 11,277 | ||||||||
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$ | 4,057 | $ | 957 | $ | 3,658 | $ | 8,672 | ||||
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$ | 2,347 | $ | | $ | | $ | 2,347 | ||||
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$ | 1,087,968 | $ | 115,139 | $ | 215,831 | $ | 1,418,938 | ||||
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$ | 43,929 | $ | 4,905 | $ | 8,267 | $ | 57,101 | ||||
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4,365 | 20 | 185 | 4,570 | ||||||||
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7,325 | 2,377 | 5,295 | 14,997 | ||||||||
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46,889 | 7,262 | 13,377 | 67,528 | ||||||||
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28,250 | 3,258 | 3,708 | 35,216 | ||||||||
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$ | 18,639 | $ | 4,004 | $ | 9,669 | $ | 32,312 | ||||
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$ | 2,347 | $ | | $ | | $ | 2,347 | ||||
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$ | 1,406,347 | $ | 124,811 | $ | 257,943 | $ | 1,789,101 | ||||
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$ | 32,891 | $ | 3,293 | $ | 6,095 | $ | 42,279 | ||||
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2,920 | 40 | 740 | 3,700 | ||||||||
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6,743 | 2,232 | 6,245 | 15,220 | ||||||||
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36,714 | 5,485 | 11,600 | 53,799 | ||||||||
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26,462 | 2,998 | 2,770 | 32,230 | ||||||||
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$ | 10,252 | $ | 2,487 | $ | 8,830 | $ | 21,569 | ||||
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$ | 2,347 | $ | | $ | | $ | 2,347 | ||||
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$ | 1,087,968 | $ | 115,139 | $ | 215,831 | $ | 1,418,938 | ||||
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12. Other-Than-Temporary Impairment
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004, we recorded an impairment charge of $442 thousand and $2.2 million, respectively on government sponsored enterprise preferred stocks as a result of other-than-temporary declines in their market values. Management determined that the unrealized losses on these securities at September 30, 2004 should be considered other-than-temporary and therefore recorded as impairment charges as these investments had significant unrealized loss positions for more than one year and it was difficult to forecast significant market value recovery in a reasonable time frame. During the first quarter of 2005, those government sponsored enterprise preferred stocks were sold, resulting in a gain of approximately $15,000.
13. Subsequent Event
On November 2, 2005, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of Nara Bancorp, Inc. that amends the Articles of Incorporation to include the authorization of ten million (10,000,000) shares of undesignated Preferred Stock with a par value of $0.001 per share. The shareholders of the Company approved the authorization of preferred stock at the annual shareholder meeting on September 30, 2005.
Item 2. | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
The following is managements discussion and analysis of the major factors that caused changes in our consolidated results of operations and financial condition for and as of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005. This analysis should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes set forth in this report.
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GENERAL
Restatement
On March 30, 2005, Nara Bancorp filed a Form 8-K announcing that on February 23, 2005, a letter (the Letter) dated October 10, 2002 addressed to the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Nara Bancorp, Inc. (the Company) and signed by the former Chairman of the Board of the Company was brought to the attention of the Audit Committee. The Letter addressed the relinquishment of certain profit sharing rights held by the former President and Chief Executive Officer payable in 2003 and 2004 and the Letter further provided that Nara Bank purportedly agreed to reimburse the former President and Chief Executive Officer for certain automobile and country club expenses and to provide him with compensation for additional work to be performed after his retirement, all in an amount not to exceed the amount of profit sharing rights to be relinquished by him.
A special sub-committee of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the Subcommittee) engaged independent counsel to conduct an investigation of matters relating to the Letter. The Subcommittee discovered that the amount the former President and Chief Executive Officer relinquished was approximately $600,000 in 2003 and $0 in 2004. The Subcommittee determined that the failure to disclose and account for the arrangement to reimburse certain expense amounts up to approximately $600,000 contemplated by the Letter had an effect on the Companys previously issued consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002. The Subcommittee evaluated the error in accordance with the quantitative and qualitative guidance set forth in SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 99. As a result thereof, on March 24, 2005, the Subcommittee concluded (and on March 25, 2005 the Board of Directors concurred) that the Company should restate its consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 and, accordingly, the previously issued financial statements and the related independent auditors reports thereon for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 should no longer be relied upon. The Subcommittee discussed this conclusion with the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for 2004 as well as its former independent registered public accounting firm for 2003 and 2002. Additionally, the Subcommittee engaged its current independent registered public accounting firm to re-audit the Companys 2003 and 2002 consolidated financial statements.
On March 30, 2005, the Company announced in a current report on Form 8-K that it was restating its consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002. In the course of the re-audits of the Companys consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, certain additional errors were also identified ( i.e ., other than the one relating to the Letter) in the Companys consolidated financial statements for 2003 and 2002. Specifically, errors were identified in accounting for bank owned life insurance, lease arrangements under which the Company occupies its premises, incentive compensation, profit sharing and bonus payments to certain employees and certain other accounting matters. Accordingly, the Companys 2003 and 2002 consolidated financial statements and previously released information for 2004 were restated for these accounting errors and the restated financial statements were included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
All financial information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004, and as of and for the year ended December 31, 2004 gives effect to the restatement discussed above (the Restatement). Information regarding the effect of the restatement on our financial position as of December 31, 2004 and results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 is provided in Note 2 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
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Selected Financial Data
The following table sets forth certain selected financial data concerning the periods indicated:
At or For The Three Months Ended
September 30, |
At or For The Nine Months Ended
September 30, |
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Income Statement data: |
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Interest income |
$ | 31,504 | $ | 19,903 | $ | 83,094 | $ | 55,374 | ||||
Interest expense |
10,731 | 4,984 | 25,993 | 13,095 | ||||||||
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Net interest income |
20,773 | 14,919 | 57,101 | 42,279 | ||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
970 | 900 | 4,570 | 3,700 | ||||||||
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Net interest income |
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after provision for loan losses |
19,803 | 14,019 | 52,531 | 38,579 | ||||||||
Non-interest income |
5,788 | 5,931 | 14,997 | 15,220 | ||||||||
Non-interest expense |
12,062 | 11,278 | 35,216 | 32,230 | ||||||||
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Income before income tax provision |
13,529 | 8,672 | 32,312 | 21,569 | ||||||||
Income tax provision |
5,600 | 3,480 | 13,365 | 8,445 | ||||||||
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Net income |
$ | 7,929 | $ | 5,192 | $ | 18,947 | $ | 13,124 | ||||
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Per Share Data: * |
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Earnings per share - basic |
$ | 0.33 | $ | 0.22 | $ | 0.80 | $ | 0.57 | ||||
Earnings per share - diluted |
0.32 | 0.21 | 0.77 | 0.53 | ||||||||
Book value (period end) |
$ | 5.52 | $ | 4.11 | $ | 5.52 | $ | 4.11 | ||||
Common shares outstanding |
25,358,142 | 23,319,338 | 25,358,142 | 23,319,338 | ||||||||
Weighted average shares - basic |
24,041,269 | 23,248,985 | 23,685,330 | 23,195,784 | ||||||||
Weighted average shares - diluted |
24,780,612 | 24,656,954 | 24,684,504 | 24,532,076 | ||||||||
Statement of Financial Condition Data - At Period End: |
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Assets |
$ | 1,789,101 | $ | 1,418,938 | $ | 1,789,101 | $ | 1,418,938 | ||||
Securities available for sale and held to maturity |
173,671 | 125,775 | 173,671 | 125,775 | ||||||||
Gross loans, net of deferred loan fees and costs (excludes loans held for sale) |
1,427,094 | 1,162,295 | 1,427,094 | 1,162,295 | ||||||||
Deposits |
1,544,109 | 1,253,162 | 1,544,109 | 1,253,162 | ||||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings |
31,000 | 10,000 | 31,000 | 10,000 | ||||||||
Subordinated debentures |
39,268 | 39,268 | 39,268 | 39,268 | ||||||||
Stockholders equity |
139,874 | 95,934 | 139,874 | 95,934 |
* | Number of shares and per share data were retroactively adjusted for the stock split declared on May 17, 2004. |
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For The Three Months Ended
September 30, |
For The Nine Months Ended
September 30, |
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Average Balance Sheet Data: |
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Assets |
$ | 1,776,045 | $ | 1,409,086 | $ | 1,647,490 | $ | 1,342,405 | ||||||||
Securities available for sale and held to maturity |
151,426 | 125,190 | 139,797 | 127,460 | ||||||||||||
Gross loans, including loans held for sale |
1,434,369 | 1,142,228 | 1,359,773 | 1,087,400 | ||||||||||||
Deposits |
1,550,181 | 1,247,451 | 1,401,420 | 1,154,420 | ||||||||||||
Stockholders equity |
122,363 | 90,231 | 112,226 | 89,142 | ||||||||||||
Selected Performance Ratios: |
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Return on average assets (1) |
1.79 | % | 1.47 | % | 1.53 | % | 1.30 | % | ||||||||
Return on average stockholders equity (1) |
25.92 | % | 23.02 | % | 22.51 | % | 19.63 | % | ||||||||
Non-interest expense to average assets (1) |
2.72 | % | 3.20 | % | 2.85 | % | 3.20 | % | ||||||||
Efficiency ratio (2) |
45.41 | % | 54.09 | % | 48.85 | % | 56.05 | % | ||||||||
Net interest margin (3) |
4.95 | % | 4.52 | % | 4.89 | % | 4.50 | % | ||||||||
Regulatory Capital Ratios (4) |
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Leverage capital ratio (5) |
9.92 | % | 8.42 | % | 9.92 | % | 8.42 | % | ||||||||
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio |
11.45 | % | 9.48 | % | 11.45 | % | 9.48 | % | ||||||||
Total risk-based capital ratio |
12.57 | % | 11.44 | % | 12.57 | % | 11.44 | % | ||||||||
Asset Quality Ratios: |
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Allowance for loan losses to gross loans |
1.20 | % | 1.27 | % | 1.20 | % | 1.27 | % | ||||||||
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans |
444.94 | % | 506.55 | % | 444.94 | % | 506.55 | % | ||||||||
Total non-performing assets to total assets (6) |
0.26 | % | 0.23 | % | 0.26 | % | 0.23 | % |
(1) | Calculations are based on annualized net income. |
(2) | Efficiency ratio is defined as non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income. |
(3) | Net interest margin is calculated by dividing annualized net interest income by average total interest-earning assets. |
(4 ) | The required ratios for a well-capitalized institution are 5% leverage capital, 6% tier I risk-based capital and 10% total risk-based capital. |
(5 ) | Calculations are based on average quarterly asset balances. |
(6 ) | Non-performing assets include non-accrual loans, other real estate owned, and restructured loans. |
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes presented elsewhere in this Report. This discussion and analysis may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factor.
Overview
Nara Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. We offer a full range of commercial banking and consumer financial services through our wholly owned subsidiary, Nara Bank, a California state-chartered bank. Nara Bank primarily focuses its business in Korean communities in California and in the greater New York City metropolitan area. Through our network of 18 branches and 8 loan production offices, we offer commercial banking and consumer financial services to our customers, who typically are individuals and small- to medium-sized businesses in our market areas. We accept deposits and originate a variety of loans including commercial loans, commercial real estate loans, trade finance, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, automobile and various consumer loans.
Our principal business involves earning interest on loans and investment securities that are funded by customer deposits and other borrowings. Our operating income and net income derives primarily from the difference between interest income received from interest-earning assets and interest expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities and, to a lesser extent, from fees received in connection with servicing loan and deposit accounts and fees from the sale of SBA loans. Our major expenses are the interest we pay on deposits and borrowings and general operating expenses which primarily consist of salaries and employee benefits, occupancy, and provision for loan losses. Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors that are beyond our control, such as inflation, recession and unemployment. We cannot predict the impact that future changes in domestic and foreign economic conditions might have on our performance.
Our business is also influenced by the monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government and the policies of regulatory agencies, particularly the Federal Reserve Board (FRB). The FRB implements national monetary policies (with objectives such as curbing inflation and combating recession) through its open-market operations in U.S. government securities, by adjusting the required level of reserves for depository institutions subject to its reserve requirements, and by varying the target federal funds and discount rates applicable to borrowings by depository institutions. The actions of the FRB in these areas influence the growth of bank loans, investments, and deposits and also affect interest rates earned on interest-earning assets and paid on interest-bearing liabilities. The nature and impact on Nara Bancorp and Nara Bank of future changes in monetary and fiscal policies cannot be predicted.
From time to time, legislation and regulations are enacted which have the effect of increasing the cost of doing business, limiting or expanding permissible activities, or affecting the competitive balance between banks and other financial services providers. Proposals to change the laws and regulations governing the operations and taxation of banks, bank holding companies, and other financial institutions and financial services providers are frequently made in the U.S. Congress, in the state legislatures, and before various regulatory agencies. This legislation may change banking statutes and our operating environment in substantial and unpredictable ways. If enacted, such legislation could increase or decrease the cost of doing business, limit or expand permissible activities or affect the competitive balance among banks, savings associations, credit unions, and other financial institutions. We cannot predict whether any of this potential legislation will be enacted, and if enacted, the effect that it, or any implementing regulations, would have on our financial condition or results of operations.
We have a significant geographic concentration in the Korean-American communities in California and in the greater New York City metropolitan area, and our results are affected by economic conditions in these areas. A decline in economic and business conditions in our market areas could have a material impact on the quality of our
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loan portfolio or the demand for our products and services, which in turn may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
During the first nine months of 2005, we continued to experience strong growth in our assets supported by deposit growth. Our total assets grew by 19% to $1.79 billion at September 30, 2005 from $1.51 billion at December 31, 2004. The increase in total assets for the period was primarily due to growth in our loans funded by increases in deposits. The loan growth during the first nine months of 2005 was predominantly in real estate and commercial loans and deposit growth was primarily in time deposits that are $100,000 or more.
Our net income was $7.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005 and represents a 53% increase from $5.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2004. The major contributor to the increase in net income for the three months ended September 30, 2005 was a 39% increase in net interest income before loan loss provision compared to the same period of 2004 as a result of loan growth and an increase in our net interest margin. Our net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 was $18.9 million and represents a 44% increase from $13.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2004. This increase is also due to a 35% increase in net interest income before loan loss provision during the first nine months of 2005 compared to the same period of 2004. See also Factors that May Impact Our Business or the Value of Our StockChanges in Interest Rates Affect Our Profitability.
Net income
Our net income for the three months ended September 30, 2005 was $7.9 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, compared to $5.2 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, for the same quarter of 2004, representing an increase of $2.7 million or 53%. The increase resulted primarily from an increase in net interest income partially offset by an increase in non-interest expense and a higher provision for income taxes. As a result of the Restatement, our net income increased $208 thousand or $0.01 per diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2004, compared to amounts previously reported.
The annualized return on average assets was 1.79% for the third quarter of 2005, compared to 1.47% for the same period of 2004. The annualized return on average equity was 25.92% for the third quarter of 2005, compared to 23.02% for the same period of 2004. The efficiency ratio was 45.41% for the three months ended September 30, 2005 compared with 54.09% for the same period of 2004. Our improved efficiency ratio was primarily due to the 39% increase in net interest income, partially offset by an increase in non-interest expense.
Our net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 was $18.9 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, compared to $13.1 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, for the same period of 2004, representing an increase of $5.8 million or 44%. The increase resulted from an increase in net interest income offset by higher non-interest expense and a higher provision for income taxes. As a result of the Restatement, our net income decreased $548 thousand or $0.03 per diluted share for the nine months ended September 30, 2004, compared to amounts previously reported.
The annualized return on average assets was 1.53% for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, compared to 1.30% for the same period of 2004. The annualized return on average equity was 22.51% for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, compared to 19.63% for the same period of 2004. The resulting efficiency ratio was 48.85% for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, compared with 56.05% for the same period of 2004. Our improved efficiency ratio was also primarily due to an increase in net interest income partially offset by an increase in non-interest expense.
The Restatement adjustments related primarily to non-interest expense and are addressed further below and in Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
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Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin
Net Interest Income
The principal component of our earnings is net interest income, which is the difference between the interest and fees earned on loans, investments and interest rate swaps and the interest paid on deposits and borrowed funds. Net interest income expressed as a percentage of average interest-earning assets, is defined as net interest margin. The net interest spread is the yield on average interest-earning assets less the cost of average funding liabilities (interest-bearing deposits and non-interest-bearing deposits and borrowed funds). Net interest income is affected by changes in the volume of interest-earning assets and funding liabilities as well as by changes in the yield earned on interest-earning assets and the rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
Net interest income before provision for loan losses was $20.8 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005, an increase of $5.9 million, or 39% compared to net interest income of $14.9 million for the same quarter of 2004. This increase was primarily due to an increase in average interest earning assets, which increased $351.3 million or 26% to $1.7 billion for the third quarter of 2005 from $1.3 billion for the same quarter of 2004.
Interest income for the third quarter of 2005 was $31.5 million, which represented an increase of $11.6 million or 58% over interest income of $19.9 million for the same quarter of 2004. The increase was the result of a $5.6 million increase in interest income due to an increase in volume of average interest-earning assets (volume change) and a $6.0 million increase in interest income due to an increase in the average yield earned on those average interest-earning assets (rate change). Interest-bearing liabilities increased in part as a result of a growth in deposits following a bank-wide marketing campaign promoting new time deposit accounts with higher interest rates. Included in the interest income for the third quarter of 2005 was delinquent interest of $353 thousand received upon pay-off of a $1.3 million non-accrual loan.
Interest expense for the third quarter of 2005 was $10.7 million, an increase of $5.7 million or 115% compared to interest expense of $5.0 million for the same quarter of 2004. The increase was primarily the result of a $2.1 million increase in interest expense due to an increase in volume of average interest-bearing liabilities (volume change) and a $3.6 million increase in interest expense due to an increase in the average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities (rate change).
Net interest income before provision for loan losses was $57.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, an increase of $14.8 million, or 35%, compared to net interest income of $42.3 million for the same period of 2004. This increase was primarily due to an increase in average interest earning assets, which increased $304.6 million or 24% to $1.6 billion for the first nine months of 2005 from $1.3 billion for the same period in 2004.
Interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 was $83.1 million, which represented an increase of $27.7 million or 50% over interest income of $55.4 million for the same period of 2004. The increase was the result of a $15.0 million increase in interest income due to an increase in volume of average interest-earning assets (volume change) and a $12.8 million increase in interest income due to an increase in the average yield earned on those average interest-earning assets (rate change).
Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 was $26.0 million, an increase of $12.9 million or 98% over interest expense of $13.1 million for the same period of 2004. The increase was primarily the result of a $4.4 million increase in interest expense due to an increase in volume of average interest-bearing liabilities (volume change) and a $8.5 million increase in interest expense due to an increase in the average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities (rate change). Interest-bearing liabilities increased in part as a result of growth in deposits following a bank-wide marketing campaign in the second quarter promoting new time deposit accounts with higher interest rates.
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Net Interest Margin
The average yield on average interest-earning assets increased to 7.51% for the third quarter of 2005 compared with 6.00% for the same quarter of 2004, a 151 basis point increase. Excluding $353 thousand interest income received upon pay-off of a non-accrual loan, the average yield on average interest-earning assets was 7.42% for the third quarter of 2005. The increase was primarily due to an increase in market interest rates in particular the prime interest rate, to which most of our loan portfolio is tied. The weighted average prime rate for the third quarter of 2005 was 6.42% compared to 4.41% during the same quarter of 2004. The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities also increased to 3.43% for the third quarter of 2005 from 2.08% for the same quarter of 2004, a 135 basis point increase, primarily due to the increase in market interest rates.
The resulting net interest margin was 4.95% for the third quarter of 2005 compared with 4.52% for the same quarter of 2004. Despite a 200 basis point increase in the prime rate between the two periods, the net interest margin only increased by 43 basis points primarily due to the increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities led by the heavier reliance on the higher-cost deposits such as time deposits. The average cost of total deposits, including non-interest bearing deposits, for the third quarter of 2005 was 2.48% compared to 1.37% for the same quarter of 2004, a 111 basis point increase. The net interest margin for the third quarter of 2005 benefited from $353 thousand of interest received on the payment of a non-accrual loan mentioned above. Excluding the $353 thousand discussed above, the net interest margin was 4.87% for the third quarter of 2005.
The average yield on average interest-earning assets increased to 7.12% for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 compared with 5.90% for the same period of 2004, a 122 basis point increase. The increase was also primarily due to an increase in market interest rates. The weighted average prime rate for first nine months of 2005 was 5.93% compared to 4.14% during the same period of 2004. The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities also increased to 3.00% for the first nine of 2005 from 1.94% for the same period of 2004, a 106 basis point increase.
The net interest margin was 4.89% for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 compared with 4.50% for the same period of 2004, a 39 basis point increase. Despite a 200 basis point increase in the prime rate between the two periods, the net interest margin only increased by 39 basis points primarily due to the increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities led by the heavier reliance on the higher-cost deposits such as time deposits. We continued to experience robust competition for deposits among Korean-American banks, especially De Novo banks, and expect the pricing of deposits to continue to increase as the market rates rise. The average cost of interest-bearing deposits increased to 2.82% for the first nine months of 2005 from 1.75% for the same period of 2004, a 107 basis point increase. The average cost of total deposits, including non-interest bearing deposits, for the first nine months of 2005 was 2.11% compared to 1.24% for the same period of 2004, an 87 basis point increase.
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The following table presents our condensed consolidated average balance sheet information, together with interest rates earned and paid on the various sources and uses of funds for the periods indicated:
Three months ended September 30, 2005 |
Three months ended September 30, 2004 |
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INTEREST EARNINGS ASSETS: |
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Loans (1) (2) |
$ | 1,434,369 | $ | 29,090 | 8.11 | % | $ | 1,142,228 | $ | 18,387 | 6.44 | % | ||||||
Other investments |
8,245 | 95 | 4.61 | % | 6,232 | 73 | 4.69 | % | ||||||||||
Securities (3) |
151,426 | 1,557 | 4.11 | % | 125,190 | 1,269 | 4.05 | % | ||||||||||
Federal funds sold |
84,842 | 762 | 3.59 | % | 45,548 | 174 | 1.53 | % | ||||||||||
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Total interest earning assets |
$ | 1,678,882 | $ | 31,504 | 7.51 | % | $ | 1,319,198 | $ | 19,903 | 6.03 | % | ||||||
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INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES: |
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Demand, interest-bearing |
$ | 267,296 | $ | 1,821 | 2.73 | % | $ | 345,587 | $ | 1,735 | 2.01 | % | ||||||
Savings |
98,682 | 513 | 2.08 | % | 125,205 | 558 | 1.78 | % | ||||||||||
Time certificates of deposit |
814,889 | 7,294 | 3.58 | % | 438,424 | 1,991 | 1.82 | % | ||||||||||
FHLB borrowings |
34,392 | 370 | 4.30 | % | 11,558 | 109 | 3.77 | % | ||||||||||
Subordinated debentures |
37,160 | 733 | 7.89 | % | 37,128 | 591 | 6.37 | % | ||||||||||
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Total interest bearing liabilities |
$ | 1,252,419 | $ | 10,731 | 3.43 | % | $ | 957,902 | $ | 4,984 | 2.08 | % | ||||||
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NON-INTEREST BEARING DEPOSITS: |
$ | 369,314 | $ | 338,235 | ||||||||||||||
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Net interest income |
$ | 20,773 | $ | 14,919 | ||||||||||||||
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Net interest margin |
4.95 | % | 4.52 | % | ||||||||||||||
Net interest spread (including effect of non-interest bearing deposits) |
4.86 | % | 4.50 | % | ||||||||||||||
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities |
134.05 | % | 137.72 | % |
* | Annualized |
(1) | Interest income on loans includes loan fees and net interest settlement from interest rate swaps. |
(2) | Average balances of loans are net of deferred loan fees and costs and include nonaccrual loans and loan held for sale. |
(3) | Interest income and yields are not presented on a tax-equivalent basis. |
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Nine months ended September 30, 2005 |
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INTEREST EARNINGS ASSETS: |
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Loans (1) (2) |
$ | 1,359,773 | $ | 77,307 | 7.58 | % | $ | 1,087,400 | $ | 51,007 | 6.25 | % | ||||||
Other investments |
9,016 | 266 | 3.93 | % | 5,901 | 206 | 4.65 | % | ||||||||||
Securities (3) |
139,797 | 4,346 | 4.15 | % | 127,460 | 3,852 | 4.03 | % | ||||||||||
Federal funds sold |
47,739 | 1,175 | 3.28 | % | 30,987 | 309 | 1.33 | % | ||||||||||
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Total interest earning assets |
$ | 1,556,325 | $ | 83,094 | 7.12 | % | $ | 1,251,748 | $ | 55,374 | 5.90 | % | ||||||
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INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES: |
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Demand, interest-bearing |
$ | 269,810 | $ | 4,865 | 2.40 | % | $ | 234,206 | $ | 3,070 | 1.75 | % | ||||||
Savings |
105,502 | 1,508 | 1.91 | % | 137,042 | 1,814 | 1.76 | % | ||||||||||
Time certificates of deposit |
671,914 | 15,788 | 3.13 | % | 448,657 | 5,857 | 1.74 | % | ||||||||||
FHLB borrowings |
69,581 | 1,746 | 3.35 | % | 42,635 | 638 | 2.00 | % | ||||||||||
Subordinated debentures |
37,152 | 2,086 | 7.49 | % | 37,122 | 1,716 | 6.16 | % | ||||||||||
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Total interest bearing liabilities |
$ | 1,153,959 | $ | 25,993 | 3.00 | % | $ | 899,662 | $ | 13,095 | 1.94 | % | ||||||
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NON-INTEREST BEARING DEPOSITS: |
$ | 354,194 | $ | 334,515 | ||||||||||||||
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Net interest income |
$ | 57,101 | $ | 42,279 | ||||||||||||||
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Net interest margin |
4.89 | % | 4.50 | % | ||||||||||||||
Net interest spread (including effect of non-interest bearing deposits) |
4.82 | % | 4.48 | % | ||||||||||||||
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities |
134.87 | % | 139.14 | % |
* | Annualized |
(1) | Interest income on loans includes loan fees and net interest settlement from interest rate swaps. |
(2) | Average balances of loans are net of deferred loan fees and costs and include nonaccrual loans and loans held for sale. |
(3) | Interest income and yields are not presented on a tax-equivalent basis. |
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The following table illustrates the changes in our interest income, interest expenses, and amounts attributable to variations in interest rates, and volumes for the periods indicated. The variances attributable to simultaneous volume and rate changes have been allocated to the changes due to volume and the changes due to rate categories in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amount attributable solely to the change in volume and to the change in rate.
Three months ended September 30, 2005 over September 30, 2004 |
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Volume
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INTEREST INCOME : |
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Interest and fees on loans and interest rate swaps |
$ | 10,703 | $ | 5,585 | $ | 5,118 | ||||||
Interest on other investments |
22 | (1 | ) | 23 | ||||||||
Interest on securities |
288 | 18 | 270 | |||||||||
Interest on federal funds sold |
588 | 359 | 229 | |||||||||
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Total interest income |
$ | 11,601 | $ | 5,961 | $ | 5,640 | ||||||
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INTEREST EXPENSE : |
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Interest on demand deposits |
$ | 86 | $ | 534 | $ | (448 | ) | |||||
Interest on savings |
(45 | ) | 84 | (129 | ) | |||||||
Interest on time certificates of deposit |
5,303 | 2,814 | 2,489 | |||||||||
Interest on FHLB borrowings |
261 | 17 | 244 | |||||||||
Interest on subordinated debentures |
142 | 142 | | |||||||||
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Total interest expense |
$ | 5,747 | $ | 3,591 | $ | 2,156 | ||||||
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Net Interest Income |
$ | 5,854 | $ | 2,370 | $ | 3,484 | ||||||
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Nine months ended September 30, 2005 over September 30, 2004 |
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Change due to
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Volume
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INTEREST INCOME : |
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Interest and fees on loans and interest rate swaps |
$ | 26,300 | $ | 12,057 | $ | 14,243 | ||||||
Interest on other investments |
60 | (36 | ) | 96 | ||||||||
Interest on securities |
494 | 113 | 381 | |||||||||
Interest on federal funds sold |
866 | 633 | 233 | |||||||||
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Total interest income |
$ | 27,720 | $ | 12,767 | $ | 14,953 | ||||||
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INTEREST EXPENSE : |
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Interest on demand deposits |
$ | 1,795 | $ | 1,278 | $ | 517 | ||||||
Interest on savings |
(306 | ) | 136 | (442 | ) | |||||||
Interest on time certificates of deposit |
9,931 | 6,122 | 3,809 | |||||||||
Interest on FHLB borrowings |
1,108 | 573 | 535 | |||||||||
Interest on subordinated debentures |
370 | 369 | 1 | |||||||||
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Total interest expense |
$ | 12,898 | $ | 8,478 | $ | 4,420 | ||||||
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Net Interest Income |
$ | 14,822 | $ | 4,289 | $ | 10,533 | ||||||
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Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses reflects our judgment of the current period cost associated with credit risk inherent in our loan portfolio. The loan loss provision for each period is dependent upon many factors, including loan growth, net charge-offs, changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, delinquencies, assessments by management, third parties and regulators examination of the quality of the loan portfolio, the value of the underlying collateral on problem loans and the general economic conditions in our market areas. Specifically, the provision for loan losses represents the amount charged against current period earnings to achieve an allowance for loan losses that, in our judgment, is adequate to absorb probable incurred losses inherent in our loan portfolio. Periodic fluctuations in the provision for loan losses result from managements assessment of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses; however, actual loan losses may vary from current estimates. If the allowance for loan losses was inadequate, it would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.
We recorded $970 thousand in provisions for loan losses during the third quarter of 2005 compared to $900 thousand in the same quarter of 2004. We recorded $4.6 million in provisions for loan losses during the first nine months of 2005 compared to $3.7 million in the same period of 2004. This change reflects the results of our review and analysis of the loan portfolio and the adequacy of our existing allowance for loan losses in light of the growth experienced in our loan portfolio and the level of our net charge-offs and non-performing loans. We believe that the allowance is sufficient to absorb probable incurred losses in our loan portfolio at September 30, 2005. See Allowance for Loan Losses below for further discussion.
Non-interest Income
Non-interest income includes revenues earned from sources other than interest income. It is primarily comprised of service fees on deposits accounts, fees received from letter of credit operations, net gains or losses on interest rate swaps and net gains on sales of SBA loans and securities available for sale.
Non-interest income for the third quarter of 2005 was $5.8 million compared to $5.9 million for the same quarter of 2004. Despite the decrease in premiums, net gains on sales of SBA loans increased primarily due to an increase in the sales volume. During the third quarter of 2005 we originated $26.4 million in SBA loans and sold $29.4 million with net gains of $1.8 million. During the third quarter of 2004, we originated $47.6 million in SBA loans and sold $26.1 million with net gains of $1.7 million. Service fees on deposit accounts decreased primarily due to the closing of accounts for check cashing businesses, which had generated significant fees, and a deposit promotion for no-fee deposit accounts in 2005. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004, we recorded an impairment charge of $442 thousand and $2.2 million, respectively on government sponsored enterprise preferred stocks as a result of other than temporary declines in their market values. All such securities were sold during the first quarter of 2005. During the third quarter of 2005, we recognized a net loss of $26 thousand from our interest rate swaps compared to a net gain of $112 thousand for the same quarter of 2004. The net loss or gain from the interest rate swaps is dependent upon the increase or decrease in interest rates. We receive fixed and pay variable rates of interest on our interest rate swaps. During 2004, we entered into a loan referral program with GE capital and Zion Bancorp and during the third quarter of 2004, we recognized $269 thousand in loan referral income by referring $4.0 million in real estate loans. There was no such loan referral fee income during 2005.
Non-interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 was $15.0 million compared to $15.2 million for the same period of 2004. Service fees on deposit accounts decreased primarily due to our promotion for no-fee deposit accounts in 2005 as well as the closing of accounts for check cashing businesses. Net gains on sale of SBA loans for the first nine months of 2005 decreased $357 thousand or 9% compared to the same period of 2004. During the first nine months of 2005, we originated $66.0 million in SBA loans and sold $62.6 million with net gains of $3.7 million. During the same period of 2004, we originated $69.3 million in SBA loans and sold $58.3 million with net gains of $4.0. Despite the increase in the origination and sale of SBA loans, the decrease in gains on sales of SBA loans is primarily due to a decrease in premiums received on the sales. In addition to SBA loans, we sold $4.5 million in real estate loans to the secondary market and recognized the gain of $196 thousand during 2004. There were no such sales during 2005. During the first nine months of 2004, we recognized $747 thousand in loan referral income by referring $17.5 million in real estate loans through the program with GE capital and Zion Bancorp as discussed above.
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The breakdown of changes in our non-interest income by category is illustrated below:
Three Months
Ended |
Increase (Decrease)
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Three Months
Ended |
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September 30, 2005
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Amount
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Percent (%)
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September 30, 2004
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(Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Service fees on deposit accounts |
$ | 1,553 | $ | (286 | ) | -16 | % | $ | 1,839 | ||||||
International service fees |
703 | (69 | ) | -9 | % | 772 | |||||||||
Wire transfer fees |
348 | 10 | 3 | % | 338 | ||||||||||
Loan servicing fees, net |
789 | 459 | 139 | % | 330 | ||||||||||
Earnings on cash surrender value of life insurance |
161 | (3 | ) | -2 | % | 164 | |||||||||
Net gains on sales of SBA loans |
1,847 | 191 | 12 | % | 1,656 | ||||||||||
Net gains on sales of securities available for sale |
1 | (24 | ) | -96 | % | 25 | |||||||||
Net gains (losses) on interest rate swaps |
(26 | ) | (138 | ) | -123 | % | 112 | ||||||||
Loan referral income |
| (269 | ) | -100 | % | 269 | |||||||||
Other than temporary impairment on securities |
| 442 | 100 | % | (442 | ) | |||||||||
Other |
412 | (456 | ) | -53 | % | 868 | |||||||||
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Total non-interest income |
$ | 5,788 | $ | (143 | ) | -2 | % | $ | 5,931 | ||||||
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Increase (Decrease)
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Nine Months Ended |
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September 30, 2005
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Amount
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Percent (%)
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September 30, 2004
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(Restated) | |||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Service fees on deposit accounts |
$ | 4,712 | $ | (1,190 | ) | -20 | % | $ | 5,902 | ||||||
International service fees |
2,230 | 42 | 2 | % | 2,188 | ||||||||||
Wire transfer fees |
1,057 | 66 | 7 | % | 991 | ||||||||||
Loan servicing fees, net |
1,681 | 782 | 87 | % | 899 | ||||||||||
Earnings on cash surrender value of life insurance |
466 | (27 | ) | -5 | % | 493 | |||||||||
Net gains on sales of SBA loans |
3,690 | (357 | ) | -9 | % | 4,047 | |||||||||
Net gains on sales of securities available for sale |
143 | (291 | ) | -67 | % | 434 | |||||||||
Net losses on interest rate swaps |
(78 | ) | 116 | 60 | % | (194 | ) | ||||||||
Loan referral income |
| (747 | ) | -100 | % | 747 | |||||||||
Other than temporary impairment on securities |
| 2,199 | 100 | % | (2,199 | ) | |||||||||
Other |
1,095 | (817 | ) | -43 | % | 1,912 | |||||||||
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Total non-interest income |
$ | 14,996 | $ | (224 | ) | -1 | % | $ | 15,220 | ||||||
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Non-interest Expense
Non-interest expense for the third quarter of 2005 and of 2004 was $12.1 million compared to $11.3 million for the same quarter of 2004, an increase of $784 thousand or 7%. Salaries and employee benefits for the three months ended September 30, 2004 were restated to include a reduction in accrued bonuses of $570 thousand that was accrued in the prior two quarters of 2004. Salaries and employee benefits increased to $6.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005 from $5.6 million for the same quarter of 2004. The increase was primarily due to an increase in bonuses accrued during the third quarter of 2005 compared to same quarter of 2004. Occupancy expense for the three months ended September 30, 2004 was restated to expense escalating lease rents on a straight-line basis over the lease term, rather than as paid, and to correctly account for leasehold improvement amortization. The restatement of occupancy expenses related to such accounting was an increase of $276 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2004. Professional fees for the three months ended September 30, 2005 were $613 thousand compared to $770 thousand. During the third quarter of 2004, we incurred higher professional fees to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Also credit related expenses for the third quarter of 2005 was lower due to the $206 thousand of expense reimbursements in connection with the pay-off of the previously mentioned non-accrual loan, which reduced our non-interest expense.
Non-interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 was $35.2 million compared to $32.2 million for the same period of 2004, an increase of $3.0 million or 9%. Salaries and employee benefits for the first nine months of 2004 were restated to include additional bonuses of $516 thousand to be accrued for the period. Salaries and employee benefits were at $17.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 compared to $17.1 million for the same period of 2004. Occupancy expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 was restated to expense escalating lease rents on a straight-line basis over the lease term, rather than as paid, and to correctly account for leasehold improvement amortization. The restatement of occupancy expenses related to such accounting was an increase of $661 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2004. Occupancy expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 was $5.1 million compared to $4.7 million for the same period of 2004. This increase is primarily due to opening of our Rowland Heights branch in Southern California, new office space for our Dallas and Silicon Valley LPO sites, additional space for our downtown Los Angeles office expansion all during the second half of 2004, and three new lease contracts entered into during the first quarter of 2005, for branch/loan production offices in Gardena and Garden Grove in California and Bayside in New York. Professional fees for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 were $2.6 million compared to $1.5 million for the same period of 2004. This increase was primarily due to legal and accounting expenses incurred during the nine months of 2005 related to the special Subcommittee investigation discussed above under General. We incurred approximately $1.2 million of professional fees in connection with the restatement.
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The change in non-interest expense is illustrated below:
Three Months
Ended |
Increase (Decrease)
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Three Months
Ended |
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9/30/05
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Amount
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Percent (%)
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9/30/04
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(Restated) | |||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||
Salaries and employee benefits |
$ | 6,149 | $ | 575 | 10 | % | $ | 5,574 | |||||
Occupancy |
1,767 | 51 | 3 | % | 1,716 | ||||||||
Furniture and equipment |
504 | (10 | ) | -2 | % | 514 | |||||||
Advertising and marketing |
506 | 9 | 2 | % | 497 | ||||||||
Data processing |
652 | 49 | 8 | % | 603 | ||||||||
Professional fees |
613 | (157 | ) | -20 | % | 770 | |||||||
Regulatory fees |
178 | (57 | ) | -24 | % | 235 | |||||||
Director fees |
126 | (1 | ) | -1 | % | 127 | |||||||
Credit related expenses |
90 | (112 | ) | -55 | % | 202 | |||||||
Amortization of intangible assets |
179 | (29 | ) | -14 | % | 208 | |||||||
Other |
1,298 | 466 | 56 | % | 832 | ||||||||
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Total non-interest expense |
$ | 12,062 | $ | 784 | 7 | % | $ | 11,278 | |||||
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Ended |
Increase (Decrease)
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Nine Months
Ended |
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9/30/05
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Amount
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Percent (%)
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9/30/04
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(Restated) | |||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||
Salaries and employee benefits |
$ | 17,564 | $ | 503 | 3 | % | $ | 17,061 | |||||
Occupancy |
5,056 | 369 | 8 | % | 4,687 | ||||||||
Furniture and equipment |
1,511 | 94 | 7 | % | 1,417 | ||||||||
Advertising and marketing |
1,360 | 65 | 5 | % | 1,295 | ||||||||
Data processing |
1,940 | 133 | 7 | % | 1,807 | ||||||||
Professional fees |
2,555 | 1,066 | 72 | % | 1,489 | ||||||||
Regulatory fees |
647 | 30 | 5 | % | 617 | ||||||||
Director fees |
448 | 67 | 18 | % | 381 | ||||||||
Credit related expenses |
418 | 62 | 17 | % | 356 | ||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets |
538 | (85 | ) | -14 | % | 623 | |||||||
Other |
3,179 | 682 | 27 | % | 2,497 | ||||||||
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Total non-interest expense |
$ | 35,216 | $ | 2,986 | 9 | % | $ | 32,230 | |||||
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Provision for Income Taxes
Income taxes were $5.6 million and $3.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The effective tax rate for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 was 41.4% compared with 40.1% for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. Income taxes were $13.4 million and $8.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 was 41.4% compared with 39.2% for the same period of 2004. The increase in the effective tax rate during the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2005 was primarily due to lower non-taxable (municipal bond) income in 2005 and lower state income taxes in 2004.
Financial Condition
At September 30, 2005, our total assets were $1.8 billion, an increase of $280.8 million or 19% from $1.5 billion at December 31, 2004. The growth was primarily due to increases in our loan portfolio funded by growth in our deposits.
Loan Portfolio
As of September 30, 2005, our gross loans (net of deferred loan fees and costs) increased by $205.4 million or 17% to $1.4 billion from $1.2 billion at December 31, 2004. Commercial loans, which include domestic commercial, international trade finance, SBA loans, and equipment leasing, at September 30, 2005 increased by $44.0 million or 10% to $485.9 million from $441.9 million at December 31, 2004. Real estate loans increased by $160.0 million or 22% to $877.8 million at September 30, 2005 from $717.7 million at December 31, 2004.
The following table illustrates our loan portfolio by amount and percentage of gross loans in each major loan category at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2005
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December 31, 2004
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Percent
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Amount
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Percent
|
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(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Loan Portfolio Composition: |
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Commercial loans |
$ | 485,924 | 34.0 | % | $ | 441,940 | 36.1 | % | ||||||
Real estate loans |
877,796 | 61.4 | % | 717,747 | 58.6 | % | ||||||||
Consumer and other loans |
66,524 | 4.6 | % | 64,845 | 5.3 | % | ||||||||
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Total loans outstanding |
1,430,244 | 100.0 | % | 1,224,532 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||
Unamortized loan fees, net of costs |
(3,150 | ) | (2,797 | ) | ||||||||||
Allowance for loan losses |
(17,068 | ) | (14,627 | ) | ||||||||||
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Loans Receivable, net |
$ | 1,410,026 | $ | 1,207,108 | ||||||||||
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We normally do not extend lines of credit and make loan commitments to business customers for periods in excess of one year. We use the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as we do for extending loan facilities to our customers. We perform annual reviews of such commitments prior to the renewal. The following table shows our loan commitments and letters of credit outstanding at the dates indicated:
September 30,
2005 |
December 31,
2004 |
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(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||
Loan commitments |
$ | 175,145 | $ | 151,726 | ||
Standby letters of credit |
18,749 | 22,108 | ||||
Other commercial letters of credit |
26,244 | 29,035 | ||||
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$ | 220,138 | $ | 202,869 | |||
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At September 30, 2005, our nonperforming assets (nonaccrual loans, loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest, restructured loans, and other real estate owned) were $4.7 million, an increase of $1.8 million from $2.9 million at December 31, 2004. The increase is primarily due to four additional loans that were restructured and an increase in nonperforming loans. Nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.26% and 0.19% at September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. At September 30, 2005, nonperforming loans were $3.8 million, an increase of $1.1 million from $2.7 million at December 31, 2004. Of the $3.8 million in nonperforming loans, $1.1 million were fully secured by real estate. The secured property on the loan that is 90 days or more delinquent as of September 30, 2005 is currently in process of being sold. We do not expect any losses from this loan. At September 30, 2005, nonperforming loans to total gross loans was 0.27% compared to 0.22% at December 31, 2004.
The following table illustrates the composition of our nonperforming assets as of the dates indicated.
September 30,
2005 |
December 31,
2004 |
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(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
Nonaccrual loans |
$ | 3,262 | $ | 2,679 | ||||
Loan past due 90 days or more, still accruing |
574 | | ||||||
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Total Nonperforming Loans |
3,836 | 2,679 | ||||||
Other real estate owned |
| | ||||||
Restructured loans |
902 | 229 | ||||||
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Total Nonperforming Assets |
$ | 4,738 | $ | 2,908 | ||||
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Nonperforming loans to total gross loans |
0.27 | % | 0.22 | % | ||||
Nonperforming assets to total assets |
0.26 | % | 0.19 | % |
Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses was $17.1 million at September 30, 2005, compared to $14.6 million at December 31, 2004 and $14.8 million at September 30, 2004. We recorded a provision for loan losses of $970 thousand during the third quarter of 2005 compared to $900 thousand for the same period of 2004. We recorded a provision for loan losses of $4.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2005 compared to $3.7 million for the same period of 2004. The increase in the provision for loan losses is primarily due to growth in our loan portfolio and increased net charge-offs which affects our provision methodology. Average loans, including loans held for sale, totaled $1.4 billion for the nine months ending September 30, 2005 compared to $1.1 billion for the same period last year. During the nine months ended September 30, 2005, we charged off $2.6 million and recovered $470 thousand for net charge-offs of $2.1 million compared to net charge-offs of $1.4 million for the same period of last year. The allowance for loan losses was 1.20% of gross loans at September 30, 2005 and at December 31, 2004 and 1.27% at September 30, 2004. Total classified loans at September 30, 2005 were $ 8.4 million, compared to $6.5 million at December 31, 2004 and $ 6.2 million at September 30, 2004, respectively.
We believe the level of the allowance for loan losses as of September 30, 2005 is adequate to absorb probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio. However, no assurance can be given that actual losses will not exceed the estimated amounts.
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The following table provides a breakdown of the allowance for loan losses by category of loans at September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004:
Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses
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December 31, 2004
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(Dollars in thousands) |
Amount
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% of Loans in
Each Category to Total Loans |
Amount
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% of Loans in
Each Category to Total Loans |
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Loan Type |
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$ | 6,000 | 34 | % | $ | 5,871 | 36 | % | |||||
Real estate |
10,030 | 61 | % | 7,961 | 59 | % | ||||||
Consumer |
972 | 5 | % | 786 | 5 | % | ||||||
Unallocated |
66 | N/A | 9 | N/A | ||||||||
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Total allowance |
$ | 17,068 | 100 | % | $ | 14,627 | 100 | % | ||||
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The following table shows the provisions made for loan losses, the amount of loans charged off, the recoveries on loans previously charged off together with the balance in the allowance for loan losses at the beginning and end of each period, the amount of average and total loans outstanding, and other pertinent ratios as of the dates and for the periods indicated:
Nine months ended September 30,
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2005
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2004
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(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
LOANS: |
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Average gross loans, including loans held for sale |
$ | 1,359,773 | $ | 1,087,400 | ||||
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Gross loans, excluding loans held for sale and net of deferred loan fees and costs, at end of period |
1,427,094 | 1,162,295 | ||||||
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ALLOWANCE: |
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Balance-beginning of period |
$ | 14,627 | $ | 12,471 | ||||
Less: Loan charge-offs: |
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Commercial |
1,778 | 1,151 | ||||||
Real estate |
| | ||||||
Consumer |
821 | 809 | ||||||
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Total loan charge-offs |
2,599 | 1,960 | ||||||
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Plus: Loan Recoveries |
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Commercial |
285 | 355 | ||||||
Real estate |
| 3 | ||||||
Consumer |
185 | 192 | ||||||
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Total loan recoveries |
470 | 550 | ||||||
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Net loan charge-offs |
2,129 | 1,410 | ||||||
Provision for loan losses |
4,570 | 3,700 | ||||||
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Net loan charge-offs to provision for loan losses |
46.59 | % | 38.11 | % |
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Total loans are net of deferred loan fees and costs of $3,150,000 and $2,637,000 at September 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
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Investment Securities Portfolio
We classify our securities as held-to-maturity or available-for-sale under SFAS No.115. Those securities that we have the ability and intent to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity securities. All other securities are classified as available-for-sale. We did not own any trading securities at September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004. Securities that are held to maturity are stated at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Securities that are available for sale are stated at fair value. The securities we currently hold are government-sponsored agency bonds, corporate bonds, collateralized mortgage obligations, mortgage backed, mutual funds and municipal bonds.
As of September 30, 2005, we had $2.0 million in held-to-maturity securities and $171.7 million in available-for-sale securities compared to $2.0 million and $133.4 million, respectively at December 31, 2004. The total net unrealized loss on the available-for sale securities at September 30, 2005 was $2.0 million compared to net unrealized loss of $718 thousand at December 31, 2004. During the nine months of 2005, a total of $72.4 million in securities available-for-sale were purchased, $13.9 million of securities available-for-sale were sold, and total gross gains of $143 thousand were recognized.
Securities with a carrying value of $4.8 million were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes as required or permitted by law at September 30, 2005. Securities with a carrying value of $12.9 million and $84.4 million were pledged to the FHLB of San Francisco and the State of California Treasurers Office, respectively, at September 30, 2005.
The following table summarizes the amortized cost, estimated fair value and distribution of our investment securities portfolio as of the dates indicated:
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$ | 92,488 | $ | 91,556 | $ | (932 | ) | $ | 62,657 | $ | 62,512 | $ | (145 | ) | ||||||
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18,699 | 17,998 | (701 | ) | 23,735 | 23,129 | (606 | ) | ||||||||||||
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49,291 | 48,792 | (499 | ) | 26,751 | 26,575 | (176 | ) | ||||||||||||
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7,179 | 7,377 | 198 | 9,578 | 9,784 | 206 | ||||||||||||||
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$ | 173,657 | $ | 171,671 | $ | (1,986 | ) | $ | 134,104 | $ | 133,386 | $ | (718 | ) | ||||||
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$ | 2,001 | $ | 2,035 | $ | 34 | $ | 2,001 | $ | 2,088 | $ | 87 | ||||||||
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$ | 175,658 | $ | 173,706 | $ | (1,952 | ) | $ | 136,105 | $ | 135,474 | $ | (631 | ) | ||||||
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The following table shows our investments gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss positions, at September 30, 2005.
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$ | 78,576 | $ | (773 | ) | $ | 12,979 | $ | (159 | ) | $ | 91,555 | $ | (932 | ) | ||||||
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1,135 | (4 | ) | 16,128 | (697 | ) | $ | 17,263 | $ | (701 | ) | ||||||||||
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11,855 | (165 | ) | 11,830 | (355 | ) | $ | 23,685 | $ | (520 | ) | ||||||||||
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Deposits and Other Borrowings
Deposits. Deposits are our primary source of funds used in our lending and investment activities. At September 30, 2005, our deposits increased by $288.1 million or 23% to $1.5 billion from $1.3 billion at December 31, 2004. Non-interest bearing demand deposits totaled $364.5 million at September 30, 2005, an increase of $36.2 million or 11% from $328.3 million at December 31, 2004. Time deposits of $100,000 or more totaled $733.7 million, an increase of $326.6 million or 80% from $407.1 million at December 31, 2004. Interest-bearing demand deposits, including money market and super now accounts, totaled $235.0 million, a decrease of $88.5 million or 27% from $323.5 million at December 31, 2004. We experienced $70 million in outflow of money market accounts after the announcement of the delinquent filing of our first quarter Form 10-Q and the Restatement. In addition to such outflow, there has been continued outflow in money market accounts due to competition. Most of those accounts were opened during a money market account promotional period in the second quarter of 2004. Most of the outflow in money market accounts was replaced with time deposit accounts, primarily from the deposit promotion campaign which highlighted our new time deposit products in 2005. We continue to experience robust competition, mostly from the Korean-American community banks. During 2005, we launched a bank-wide deposit campaign with the new Prime CD from February to May of 2005, which has a variable rate tied to the prime rate minus a spread ranging from 1.90% to 2.25%, adjusting quarterly. During the second quarter of 2005, we also developed a new Promo CD, which includes withdrawal and deposit features during the term of the deposit. As of September 30, 2005, we have approximately $279.5 million in Promo CDs at a weighted average cost of approximately 4.04%.
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At September 30, 2005, 24% of total deposits were non-interest bearing demand deposits, 55% were time deposits, and 21% were interest bearing demand and saving deposits. By comparison, at December 31, 2004, 26% of the total deposits were non-interest bearing demand deposits, 39% were time deposits, and 35% were interest bearing demand and saving deposits. The reason for the significant increase in time deposits as a percentage of total deposits as of September 30, 2005 was primarily due to the promotion of our new time deposit products during 2005.
At September 30, 2005, we had a total of $135.3 million in brokered deposits and $75.0 million in State deposits compared to $45.1 million and $65.0 million at December 31, 2004, respectively. During the first nine months of 2005, we had an increase of $90.2 million in brokered deposits. Due to competition and higher rates offered for retail deposits, brokered deposits have been a stable alternative and cost effective source of funds. The weighted average life of the brokered deposits is 1.5 years with a weighted average rate of 3.82%. The State deposits were primarily six month maturities with a weighted average interest rate of 3.35% collateralized with securities with a carrying value of $84.4 million at September 30, 2005. The State deposits are subject to withdrawal based on the States periodic evaluations.
Other Borrowings . Advances may be obtained from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLB) to provide an alternative source of funds. Advances from the FHLB are typically secured by a pledge of mortgage loans and/or securities with a market value at least equal to the outstanding advances plus our investment in FHLB stock.
At September 30, 2005 we had $31.0 million of fixed rate FHLB advances compared to $90.0 million at December 31, 2004 with remaining maturities ranging from 25 to 31 months. The weighted average rate was 4.38% at September 30, 2005.
Although the Bank has no restrictions on borrowings as a result of the recent regulatory actions, the Company may not increase its borrowings, incur any debt or renew existing debt without the consent of the Reserve Bank.
At September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, five wholly-owned subsidiary grantor trusts established by Nara Bancorp had issued $38 million of pooled Trust Preferred Securities (trust preferred securities). Trust preferred securities accrue and pay distributions periodically at specified annual rates as provided in the related indentures. The trusts used the net proceeds from the offering to purchase a like amount of subordinated debentures (the Debentures) of Nara Bancorp. The Debentures are the sole assets of the trusts. Nara Bancorps obligations under the subordinated debentures and related documents, taken together, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by Nara Bancorp of the obligations of the trusts. The trust preferred securities are mandatorily redeemable upon the maturity of the Debentures, or upon earlier redemption as provided in the indentures. Nara Bancorp has the right to redeem the Debentures in whole (but not in part) on or after specific dates, at a redemption price specified in the indentures plus any accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date. The weighted average cost of the trust preferred securities was 7.89% and 7.49% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005, respectively. The dividend payments on trust preferred securities require a pre-approval from the Reserve Bank.
Off-Balance-Sheet Activities And Contractual Obligations
We routinely engage in activities that involve, to varying degrees, elements of risk that are not reflected, in whole or in part, in the consolidated financial statements. These activities are part of our normal course of business and include traditional off-balance-sheet credit-related financial instruments, interest rate swap contracts, operating leases and long-term debt.
Traditional off-balance-sheet credit-related financial instruments are primarily commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These activities could require us to make cash payments to third parties in the event certain specified future events occur. The contractual amounts represent the extent of our exposure in these off-balance-sheet activities. However, since certain off-balance-sheet commitments, particularly standby letters of credit, are expected to expire or be only partially used, the total amount of commitments does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. These activities are necessary to meet the financing needs of our customers.
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We also enter into interest rate swap contracts under which we are required to either receive cash from or pay cash to counterparties depending on changes in interest rates. We utilize interest rate swap contracts to help manage the risk of changing interest rates. Our accounting for interest rate swap contracts is discussed below under Item 3.
We do not anticipate that our current off-balance-sheet activities will have a material impact on future results of operations and financial condition. Further information regarding our financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk can be found in Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
We continue to lease our banking facilities and equipment under non-cancelable operating leases with terms providing monthly payments over periods up to 15 years.
Stockholders Equity and Regulatory Capital
To ensure adequate levels of capital, we conduct an ongoing assessment of projected sources and uses of capital in conjunction with projected increases in assets and levels of risk. We consider on an ongoing basis, among other things, cash generated from operations, access to capital from financial markets or the issuance of additional securities, including common stock or notes, to meet our capital needs. Total stockholders equity was $139.9 million at September 30, 2005. This represented an increase of $38.6 million or 38% over total stockholders equity of $101.3 million at December 31, 2004. The increase is primarily attributed to the sale of $20 million in common stock to the Companys Chairman of the Board of Directors in September 2005 and $18.9 million in net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2005.
The federal banking agencies require a minimum ratio of qualifying total capital to risk-adjusted assets of 8% and a minimum ratio of Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets of 4%. In addition to the risk-based guidelines, federal banking regulators require banking organizations to maintain a minimum amount of Tier I capital to total assets, referred to as the leverage ratio. For a banking organization rated in the highest of the five categories used by regulators to rate banking organizations, the minimum leverage ratio of Tier I capital to total assets must be 4%. In addition to these uniform risk-based capital guidelines and leverage ratios that apply across the industry, the regulators have the discretion to set individual minimum capital requirements for specific institutions at rates significantly above the minimum guidelines and ratios.
At September 30, 2005, our Tier I capital, defined as stockholders equity less intangible assets, plus proceeds from the Trust Preferred Securities (subject to limitations), was $175.6 million, compared to $126.4 million at December 31, 2004, representing an increase of $49.2 million or 39%. This increase was primarily due to the $20 million additional capital from the sale of stock to the Companys Chairman of the Board of Directors, net income of $18.9 million, an additional $7.7 million of trust preferred qualified as Tier I capital, and $4.1 million from proceeds from stock options exercised, reduced by the payments of cash dividends of $2 million. At September 30, 2005, we had a ratio of total capital to total risk-weighted assets of 12.6% and a ratio of Tier I capital to total risk- weighted assets of 11.5%. The Tier I leverage ratio was 9.9% at September 30, 2005.
As of September 30, 2005, the Bank has met the criteria as a well capitalized institution under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. The following table presents the amounts of our regulatory capital and capital ratios, compared to regulatory capital requirements for capital adequacy purposes as of September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004.
As a result of a recent regulatory examination, our regulatory agencies placed additional restrictions and requirements on our Company including the requirement to obtain prior approval before payment of dividends or to issue debt, including trust preferred securities. See footnote 4 Recent Development of the accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).
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$ | 175,617 | 9.9 | % | $ | 70,791 | 4.0 | % | $ | 104,826 | 5.9 | % | ||||||
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$ | 175,617 | 11.5 | % | $ | 61,555 | 4.0 | % | $ | 114,062 | 7.5 | % | ||||||
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$ | 192,684 | 12.6 | % | $ | 123,111 | 8.0 | % | $ | 69,573 | 4.6 | % | ||||||
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$ | 126,387 | 8.9 | % | $ | 56,979 | 4.0 | % | $ | 69,408 | 4.9 | % | ||||||
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$ | 126,387 | 9.7 | % | $ | 52,339 | 4.0 | % | $ | 74,048 | 5.7 | % | ||||||
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$ | 148,685 | 11.4 | % | $ | 104,678 | 8.0 | % | $ | 44,007 | 3.4 | % |
Liquidity Management
Liquidity risk is the risk to earnings or capital resulting from our inability to meet our obligations when they come due without incurring unacceptable losses. Liquidity risk includes the ability to manage unplanned decreases or changes in funding sources and to recognize or address changes in market conditions that affect our ability to liquidate assets quickly and with a minimum loss of value or to access other sources of cash. Factors considered in liquidity risk management are stability of the deposit base, marketability, maturity, and pledging of investments, alternative sources of funds, and the demand for credit.
Our sources of liquidity are derived from financing activities, which include customer and broker deposits, federal funds facilities, and advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco. In addition, these funding sources are augmented by payments of principal and interest on loans and the routine liquidation of securities from our available-for-sale portfolio. Our uses of funds include withdrawal of and interest payments on deposits, originations of loans, purchases of investment securities, and payment of operating expenses.
We manage liquidity risk by managing deposit liabilities, controlling the level of federal funds and by maintaining lines of credit with correspondent banks, the Federal Reserve Bank, and the advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco. The sale of investment securities available-for-sale can also serve as a contingent source of funds.
As a means of augmenting our liquidity, we have established federal funds lines with corresponding banks and borrowing lines with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco. At September 30, 2005, our borrowing capacity included $66 million in federal funds line facilities from correspondent banks and $320.2 million in unused Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco advances. In addition to these lines, our liquid assets include cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and securities available for sale that are not pledged. The aggregate book value of these assets totaled $181.3 million at September 30, 2005 compared to $121.8 million at December 31, 2004. We believe our liquidity sources to be stable and adequate.
Because our primary sources and uses of funds are deposits and loans, the relationship between gross loans and total deposits provides a useful measure of our liquidity. At September 30, 2005, our gross loan to deposit ratio was 92.4% a decrease from 97.3% at December 31, 2004, generally indicating a higher level of liquidity at September 30, 2005.
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Factors That May Impact Our Business or the Value of Our Stock
Set forth below are certain factors that may affect our financial results and operations, which you should consider when evaluating our business and prospects.
We face risks related to our recent accounting restatements, including potential litigation and regulatory actions. On March 30, 2005 we announced that we had discovered accounting inaccuracies in previously reported financial statements and concluded that we would restate our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2002. In the course of the re-audits of our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, certain additional accounting errors were also identified.
The restatement of our financial statements and the occurrence of the events caused us to incur substantial unanticipated legal and accounting expenses. In addition, the restatement may lead to litigation claims and/or regulatory proceedings against us. These claims and proceedings may include, without limitation, private securities lawsuits brought against us and regulatory investigations or proceedings initiated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and the California Department of Financial Institutions.
On July 29, 2005, we entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and the California Department of Financial Institutions, which imposes additional obligations on us and restricts our ability to take certain actions. On July 9, 2005, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco notified us that it had designated the Company and Nara Bank to be in a troubled condition for purposes of Section 914 of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989. See Note 5 to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) above for a more detailed discussion. The impact of the Memorandum of Understanding or the designation by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco may have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition. We may also be asked to enter into regulatory orders or consent decrees with other regulatory agencies. The defense and outcome of any such claims or proceedings against us and any agreement with regulators may divert managements attention and resources, and we may be required to pay damages if such claims or proceedings are not resolved in our favor.
Any litigation or regulatory proceeding, even if resolved in our favor, could cause us to incur significant legal and other expenses. We may not be able to effectuate our current business strategy and our future business activities may be limited. Moreover, we may be the subject of negative publicity focusing on the financial statement inaccuracies and resulting restatements and negative reactions from our stockholders, creditors or others with whom we do business. The occurrence of any of the foregoing could harm our business and reputation, require us to incur significant expenses to resolve any claims and cause the price of our securities to decline or remain at current levels.
If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal and disclosure controls, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results or prevent fraud. Effective internal and disclosure controls are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports and effectively prevent fraud, and to operate successfully as a public company. If we cannot provide reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, our reputation and operating results would be harmed. We have in the past discovered, and may in the future discover, areas of our disclosure and internal controls that need improvement. In connection with a review of our internal control over financial reporting with the recent restatement of our financial statements, we identified certain deficiencies in some of our disclosure and internal controls and procedures. We cannot be certain that our efforts to improve our internal and disclosure controls will be successful or that we will be able to maintain adequate controls over our financial processes and reporting in the future. Any failure to develop or maintain effective controls or difficulties encountered in their implementation or other ineffective improvement of our internal and disclosure controls could harm our operating results or cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations. If we are unable to adequately establish or improve our internal controls over financial reporting, our external auditors may not be able to issue an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting. Ineffective internal and disclosure controls could also cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information, which would likely have a negative effect on the trading price of our securities.
Deterioration of economic conditions in California, New York or South Korea could adversely affect our loan portfolio and reduce the demand for our services. We focus our business primarily in Korean communities in California and in the greater New York City metropolitan area and to a lesser extent in South Korea. Deterioration in economic conditions in our market areas could have a material adverse impact on the quality of our business. An economic slowdown in California, New York, or South Korea could have the following consequences, any of which could reduce our net income:
| loan delinquencies may increase; |
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| problem assets and foreclosures may increase; |
| claims and lawsuits may increase; |
| demand for our products and services may decline; and |
| collateral for loans may decline in value below the principal amount owed by the borrower. |
Our allowance for loan losses may not cover actual loan losses. If our actual loan losses exceed the amount we have allocated for probable losses, it will hurt our business. While we try to limit the risk that borrowers will fail to repay loans by carefully underwriting the loans, losses nevertheless occur. We create allowance allocations for estimated loan losses in our accounting records. We base these allowances on estimates of the following:
| historical experience with our loans; |
| evaluation of current economic conditions; |
| regular reviews of the quality, mix and size of the overall loan portfolio; |
| regular reviews of delinquencies; |
| the quality of the collateral underlying our loans. |
If these allocations were inadequate, our results of financial condition could be materially and adversely affected.
A downturn in the real estate market could seriously impair our loan portfolio. As of September 30, 2005, approximately 61% of our loan portfolio consisted of loans secured by various types of real estate. If real estate values decline significantly, especially in California or New York, higher vacancies and other factors could harm the financial condition of our borrowers, the collateral for our loans will provide less security, and we would be more likely to suffer losses on defaulted loans.
Changes in interest rates affect our profitability. Changes in prevailing interest rates may hurt our business. We derive our income mainly from the difference or spread between the interest earned on loans, securities and other interest-earning assets, and interest paid on deposits, borrowings and other interest-bearing liabilities. In general, the wider the spread, the more we earn. When market rates of interest change, the interest we receive on our assets and the interest we pay on our liabilities will fluctuate since the volume and rate changes of interest-earning assets could be different than the volume and rate changes of interest-bearing liabilities. This can cause increases or decreases in our spread that can greatly affect our net interest income. Additionally, market interest rates change by different amounts based on maturity and therefore, interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities will also reprice depending on their maturities and the market index to which they are tied. No assurance can be given that the net interest margin or net interest income will not be adversely affected by changes in all the factors described above.
If we lose key employees, our business may suffer. If we lose key employees temporarily or permanently, it could hurt our business. We could be particularly hurt if our key employees went to work for competitors. Our future success depends on the continued contributions of existing senior management personnel.
Environmental laws could force us to pay for environmental problems . The cost of cleaning up or paying damages and penalties associated with environmental problems could increase our operating expenses. When a borrower defaults on a loan secured by real property, we often purchase the property in foreclosure or accept a deed to the property surrendered by the borrower. We may also take over the management of commercial properties whose owners have defaulted on loans. We also lease premises where our branches and other facilities are located and where environmental problems may exist. Although we have lending, foreclosure and facilities guidelines intended to exclude properties with an unreasonable risk of contamination, hazardous substances may exist on some of the properties that we own, lease, manage or occupy. We may face the risk that environmental laws could force us to clean up the properties at our expense. It may cost much more to clean up a property than the property is worth. We
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could also be liable for pollution generated by a borrowers operations if we take a role in managing those operations after a default. We may find it difficult or impossible to sell contaminated properties.
We are exposed to the risks of natural disasters. A significant portion of our operations is concentrated in Southern California. California is in an earthquake-prone region. A major earthquake could result in material loss to us. A significant percentage of our loans are and will be secured by real estate. Many of our borrowers could suffer uninsured property damage, experience interruption of their businesses or lose their jobs after an earthquake. Those borrowers might not be able to repay their loans, and the collateral for such loans could decline significantly in value. Unlike a bank with operations that are more geographically diversified, we are vulnerable to greater losses if an earthquake, fire, flood or other natural catastrophe occurs in Southern California.
An increase in non-performing assets would reduce our income and increase our expenses. If the level of non-performing assets rises in the future, it could adversely affect our operating results. Non-performing assets are mainly loans on which the borrowers are not making their required payments. Non-performing assets also include loans that have been restructured to permit the borrower to have smaller payments and real estate that has been acquired through foreclosure of unpaid loans. To the extent that assets are non-performing, we have less cash available for lending and other activities.
Changes in governmental regulation may impair our operations or restrict our growth. We are subject to significant governmental supervision and regulation. These regulations are intended primarily for the protection of depositors. Statutes and regulations affecting our business may be changed at any time, and the interpretation of these statutes and regulations by examining authorities may also change. Within the last several years Congress and the President have passed and enacted significant changes to these statutes and regulations. There can be no assurance that such changes to the statutes and regulations or in their interpretation will not adversely affect our business. Nara Bank is subject to regulation and examination by the DFI and the Federal Reserve Board. In addition to governmental supervision and regulation, Nara Bank is subject to changes in other federal and state laws, including changes in tax laws, which could materially affect the banking industry. Nara Bancorp is subject to the rules and regulations of the Federal Reserve Board. If we fail to comply with federal and state banking regulations, the regulators may limit our activities or growth, fine us or ultimately put us out of business. Banking laws and regulations change from time to time. Bank regulations can hinder our ability to compete with financial services companies that are not regulated or are less regulated.
Federal and state bank regulatory agencies regulate many aspects of our operations. These areas include:
| the capital that must be maintained; |
| the kinds of activities that can be engaged in; |
| the kinds and amounts of investments that can be made; |
| the locations of offices; |
| how much interest can be paid on demand deposits; |
| insurance of deposits and the premiums that must be paid for this insurance; and |
| how much cash must be set aside as reserves for deposits. |
Our stock price may be volatile, which could result in substantial losses for our stockholders. The market price of our common stock could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to a number of factors, including:
| Regulatory enforcement actions; |
| issuing new equity securities; |
| the amount of our common stock outstanding and the trading volume of our stock; |
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| actual or anticipated changes in our future financial performance; |
| changes in financial performance estimates of us by securities analysts; |
| competitive developments, including announcements by us or our competitors of new products or services or significant contracts, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments; |
| the operating and stock performance of our competitors; |
| changes in interest rates; and |
| additions or departures of key personnel. |
Future offerings of debt securities, which would be senior to our common stock upon liquidation, or equity securities, which would dilute the ownership percentage of our existing stockholders and may be senior to our common stock for the purposes of dividend distributions, may adversely affect the market price of our common stock. In the future, we may attempt to increase our capital resources by making additional offerings of debt or equity securities, including commercial paper, medium-term notes, senior or subordinated notes and classes of preferred stock or common stock. Upon liquidation, holders of our debt securities and shares of preferred stock and lenders with respect to other borrowings will receive a distribution of our available assets prior to the holders of our common stock. Additional equity offerings by us may dilute the holdings of our existing stockholders or reduce the market price of our common stock, or both. If we issue preferred stock, we would have a preference on dividend payments that could limit our ability to make a dividend distribution to the holders of our common stock. Because a decision to issue securities in any future offering will depend on market conditions and other factors beyond our control, we cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing or nature of our future offerings. Thus, our stockholders bear the risk of our future offerings reducing the market price of our common stock or diluting the ownership percentage of their stock holdings in us.
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
The objective of our asset and liability management activities is to improve our earnings by adjusting the type and mix of assets and liabilities to effectively address changing conditions and risks. Through overall management of our balance sheet and by controlling various risks, we seek to optimize our financial returns within safe and sound parameters. Our operating strategies for attaining this objective include managing net interest margin through appropriate risk/return pricing of asset and liabilities and to emphasizing growth in retail deposits, as a percentage of interest-bearing liabilities, to reduce our cost of funds. We also seek to improve earnings by controlling non-interest expense, and enhancing non-interest income. We also use risk management instruments to modify interest rate characteristics of certain assets and liabilities to hedge against our exposure to interest rate fluctuations with the objective of, reducing the effects these fluctuations might have on associated cash flows or values. Finally, we perform internal analyses to measure, evaluate and monitor risk.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the most significant market risk impacting us. Market risk is the risk of loss to future earnings, to fair values of our assets and liabilities, or to future cash flows that may result from changes in the price of a financial instrument. Interest rate risk occurs when interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities do not reprice simultaneously and in equal volume. A key objective of asset and liability management is to manage interest rate risk associated with changing asset and liability cash flows and values of our assets and liabilities and market interest rate movements. The management of interest rate risk is governed by policies reviewed and approved annually by the Board of Directors. Our Board delegates responsibility for interest rate risk management to the Asset and Liability Management Committee (ALCO), which is composed of Nara Banks senior executives and other designated officers.
The fundamental objective of our ALCO is to manage our exposure to interest rate fluctuations while maintaining adequate levels of liquidity and capital. Our ALCO meets regularly to monitor interest rate risk, the sensitivity of our assets and liabilities to interest rate changes, the book and market values of assets and liabilities,
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investment activities and directs changes in the composition of the statement of financial condition. Our strategy has been to reduce the sensitivity of our earnings to interest rate fluctuations by more closely matching the effective maturities or repricing characteristics of our assets and liabilities. Certain assets and liabilities, however, may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Furthermore, interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate prior to changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind. We consider the anticipated effects of these factors when implementing our interest rate risk management objectives.
Swaps
As part of our asset and liability management strategy, we may enter into derivative financial instruments, such as interest rate swaps, with the overall goal of minimizing the impact of interest rate fluctuations on our net interest margin. Interest rate swaps involve the exchange of fixed-rate and variable-rate interest payment obligations without the exchange of the underlying notional amounts. During 2002, we entered into eight different interest rate swap agreements.
Under the interest rate swap agreements, we receive a fixed rate and pay a variable rate based on H.15 Prime. The swaps qualify as cash flow hedges under SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities , as amended, and are designated as hedges of the variability of cash flows we receive from certain of our Prime-indexed loans. In accordance with SFAS No. 133, these interest rate swap agreements are measured at fair value and reported as assets or liabilities on the consolidated statements of financial condition. The portion of the change in the fair value of the interest rate swaps that is deemed effective in hedging the cash flows of the designated assets are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI), net of tax and reclassified into interest income when such cash flows occur in the future. Any ineffectiveness resulting from the hedges is recorded as a gain or loss in the consolidated statements of income as a part of non-interest income. As of September 30, 2005, the amounts in accumulated OCI associated with these cash flow hedges was a loss of $1.5 million (net of tax of $973.9 thousand), of which $35,596 is expected to be reclassified as a reduction of interest income within the next 12 months. As of September 30, 2005, the maximum length of time over which we are hedging our exposure to the variability of future cash flows is approximately 7 years.
During the third quarter of 2005 and 2004, interest income recorded from swap transactions totaled $3 thousand and $724 thousand, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and September 30, 2004, interest income recorded from swap transactions totaled $623 thousand and $2.5 million. At September 30, 2005, we pledged as collateral to the interest rate swap counterparties, agency securities with a book value of $1.0 million and real estate loans of $4.0 million.
Interest Rate Sensitivity
We monitor interest rate risk through the use of a simulation model. The simulation model provides us with the ability to simulate our net interest income. In order to measure, at September 30, 2005, the sensitivity of our forecasted net interest income to changing interest rates, both rising and falling interest rate scenarios were projected and compared to base market interest rate forecasts. One application of our simulation model measures the impact of market interest rate changes on the net present value of estimated cash flows from our assets and liabilities, defined as our market value of equity. This analysis assesses the changes in market values of interest rate sensitive financial instruments that would occur in response to an instantaneous and sustained increase in market interest rates.
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At September 30, 2005, our net interest income and market value of equity exposed to immediate and parallel hypothetical changes in market interest rates are illustrated in the following table.
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- 100 basis points |
(8.59 | )% | (1.87 | )% | ||
- 200 basis points |
(18.09 | )% | (4.90 | )% |
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures |
a. | Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures |
We conducted an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act)) as of September 30, 2005. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have determined that our disclosure controls and procedures have been designed and are being operated in a manner that provides reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commissions rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and our management necessarily is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
b. | Managements responsibility for financial statements |
Our management is responsible for the integrity and objectivity of all information presented in this report. The consolidated financial statements were prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and include amounts based on managements best estimates and judgments. Management believes the consolidated financial statements fairly reflect the form and substance of transactions and that the financial statements fairly represent the Companys financial position and results of operations for the periods and as of the dates stated therein.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, which is composed solely of independent directors, meets regularly with our independent registered public accounting firm, Crowe Chizek and Company LLP, and representatives of management to review accounting, financial reporting, internal control and audit matters, as well as the nature and extent of the audit effort. The Audit Committee is responsible for the engagement of the independent auditors. The independent auditors have free access to the Audit Committee.
c. | Changes in internal control over financial reporting |
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2005 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings |
We are a party to routine litigation incidental to our business, none of which is considered likely to have a material adverse effect on us. See further discussion in Note 13 Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K. For a discussion of litigation risks relating to our recent accounting restatement, please refer to the discussion in Item 2 of Part I in this report under the caption Results of Operations-Factors That May Impact Our Business or the Value of Our Stock We face risks related to our recent accounting restatements, including potential litigation and regulatory actions.
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
(a) The Company previously reported, on a Form 8-K filed on September 16, 2005, the sale of 1,440,922 shares of common stock without registration in reliance on the exemptions provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 506 thereunder.
(b) and (c) None.
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
None
Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
(a) The Company held its Annual meeting of shareholders on September 30, 2005.
(b) All of the current directors were elected at the Annual meeting to serve for a one-year term.
(c) At the Annual meeting, shareholders approved (1) the election of directors; (2) the amendment of the Companys Certificate of Incorporation to authorize 10,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock; and (3) the ratification of the selection of Crowe Chizek and Company LLP as the Companys independent public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2005. The results of the voting were as follows:
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Votes Against |
Votes Withheld |
Abstentions
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Broker Non-Votes |
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Election of Directors |
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Dr. Chong Moon Lee |
18,309,516 | | | 2,112,257 | | |||||
Ho Yang |
19,463,009 | | | 958,764 | | |||||
Jesun Paik |
19,421,416 | | | 1,000,357 | | |||||
Ki Suh Park |
19,419,571 | | | 1,002,297 | | |||||
Hyon M. Park (aka John Park) |
19,419,571 | | | 1,002,202 | | |||||
Yong H. Kim |
19,421,916 | | | 999,857 | | |||||
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation |
12,556,114 | 3,291,683 | | 125,619 | 4,448,357 | |||||
Independent Public Accountants |
20,429,878 | 60,650 | | 124,509 |
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Item 5. | Other Information |
None
Item 6. | Exhibits |
Exhibits
The exhibits listed on the accompanying index to exhibits are filed or incorporated by reference (as stated herein) as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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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.
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Date: November 9, 2005 |
/s/ Ho Yang |
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Ho Yang |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: November 9, 2005 |
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/s/ Alvin D. Kang |
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Alvin D. Kang |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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3.1 | Amended Certificate of Incorporation of Nara Bancorp, Inc. | |
10.1 | Lease for premises located at 5307 Beach Blvd. Suite 100, Buena Park, California | |
10.2 | Lease for premises located at 1940 Webster Street, Oakland, California | |
31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley of 2002 | |
31.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley of 2002 | |
32.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to section 906 of the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act of 2002 | |
32.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to section 906 of the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act of 2002 |
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Exhibit 3.1
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT TO
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
NARA BANCORP, INC.
Nara Bancorp, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Delaware (the Corporation), hereby certifies that:
FIRST : The name of this Corporation is Nara Bancorp, Inc. and the date of filing of the original Certificate of Incorporation of this corporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware was June 5, 2000.
SECOND : Article IV of the Certificate of Incorporation of this Corporation, as the same has been amended to date, is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
IV
A. The Corporation is authorized to issue two classes of stock to be designated, respectively, Common Stock and Preferred Stock. The total number of shares which the Corporation is authorized to issue is fifty million (50,000,000) shares, forty million (40,000,000) shares of which shall be Common Stock (the Common Stock) and ten million (10,000,000) shares of which shall be Preferred Stock (the Preferred Stock). The Preferred Stock shall have a par value of $0.001 per share and the Common Stock shall have a par value of $0.001 per share.
B. The Preferred Stock may be issued from time to time in one or more series. The Board of Directors of the Corporation is hereby expressly authorized to provide for the issue of all of any of the remaining unissued and undesignated shares of the Preferred Stock in one or more series, and to fix the number of shares and to determine or alter for each such series, such voting powers, full or limited, or no voting powers, and such designation, preferences, and relative, participating, optional, or other rights and such qualifications, limitations, or restrictions thereof, as shall be stated and expressed in the resolution or resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors providing for the issuance of such shares and as may be permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law. The Board of Directors is also expressly authorized to increase or decrease the number of shares of any series subsequent to the issuance of shares of that series, but not below the number of shares of such series then outstanding. In case the number of shares of any series shall be decreased in accordance with the foregoing sentence, the shares constituting such decrease shall resume the status that they had prior to the adoption of the resolution originally fixing the number of shares of such series.
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This Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation was approved by the holders of the requisite number of shares of said corporation in accordance with Section 228 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL). This Certificate of Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation has been duly adopted in accordance with the provisions of Section 242 of the DGCL by the stockholders of the Corporation.
I N W ITNESS W HEREOF , N ARA B ANCORP , I NC . has caused this Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation to be signed by the Secretary in this 30th day of September 2005.
N ARA B ANCORP , I NC . | ||
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/S/ Lisa Pai |
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Acting Secretary |
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Exhibit 10.1
AIR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION
STANDARD SUBLEASE
MULTI-TENANT
1 . Basic Provisions (Basic Provisions).
1.1 Parties: This Sublease (Sublease) , dated for reference purposes only August 10, 2005, is made by and between Beach Galleria, LLC, a California limited liability company (Sublessor) and Nara Bank (Sublessee) , (collectively the Parties , or individually a Party ).
1.2 (a) Premises : That certain portion of the Project (as defined below), known as Beach Galleria, 5307 Beach Blvd., Suite 100, Buena Park, CA ,90621, consisting of approximately 3,265 square feet (Premises) . The Premises are located at: 5307 Beach Blvd., Suite 100, in the City of Buena Park. County of Orange, State of CA, with zip code 90621. In addition to Lessees rights to use and occupy the Premises as hereinafter specified, Lessee shall have nonexclusive rights to the Common Areas (as defined below) as hereinafter specified, but shall not have any rights to the roof, the exterior walls, or the utility raceways of the building containing the Premises (Building) or to any other buildings in the Project. The Premises, the Building, the Common Areas, the land upon which they are located, along with all other buildings and improvements thereon, are herein collectively referred to as the Project .
1.2(b) Parking: Right to use Lessees share of Sublessors unreserved Project parking spaces on a nonexclusive basis. unreserved and reserved vehicle parking spaces.
1.3 Term: 5 years and 0 months commencing the later of August 17, 2005 or the date of the Landlords consent to this Sublease (Commencement Date) and ending midnight of the day immediately preceding the 5th anniversary of the Commencement Date. (Expiration Date) .
1.4 Early Possession: (Early Possession Date) .
1.5 Base Rent: $ 14,039.50 per month (Base Rent) , payable on the first (1st) day of each month commencing three (3) months from the Commencement Date
þ | If this box is checked, there are provisions in this Lease for the Base Rent to be adjusted. |
1.6 Lessees Share of Operating Expenses: fourteen and 9/10ths percent (14.9%) (Lessees Share) .
1.7 Base Rent and Other Monies Paid Upon Execution:
(a) Base Rent: $ . *See Paragraph 16 attached hereto
(b) Security Deposit: $ . *See Paragraph 16 attached hereto (Security Deposit) .
(c) Other: $ N/A for N/A
(d) Total Due Upon Execution of this Lease: $ 84,237.00 (See Paragraph 16 attached hereto)
1.8 Agreed Use: Retail Banking
1.9 Real Estate Brokers:
(a) Representation: The following real estate brokers (the Brokers) and brokerage relationships exist in this transaction (check applicable boxes):
¨ | N/A represents Sublessor exclusively (Lessors Broker); |
¨ | N/A represents Sublessee exclusively (Lessees Broker); |
or
¨ | N/A represents both Sublessor and Sublessee (Dual Agency). |
(b) Payment to Brokers: Upon execution and delivery of this Sublease by both Parties, Sublessor shall pay to the Brokers the brokerage fee agreed to in a separate written agreement (or if there is no such agreement, the sum of N/A% or N/A% of the total Base Rent for the brokerage services rendered by the Brokers).
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1.11 Attachments. Attached hereto are the following, all of which constitute a part of this Sublease:
þ | an Addendum consisting of Paragraph 14 through 16 ; |
þ | a plot plan depicting the Premises and/or Project; |
¨ | a current set of the Rules and Regulations; |
¨ | a Work Letter; |
¨ | a copy of the Master Lease; |
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2. Premises.
2.1 Letting. Sublessor hereby subleases to Sublessee, and Sublessee hereby subleases from Sublessor, the Premises, for the term, at the rental, and upon all of the terms, covenants and conditions set forth in this Sublease. Unless otherwise provided herein, any statement of size set forth in this Sublease, or that may have been used in calculating Rent, is an approximation which the Parties agree is reasonable and any payments based thereon are not subject to revision whether or not the actual size is more or less. Note: Sublessee is advised to verify the actual size prior to executing this Sublease .
2.2 Condition . Sublessor shall deliver the Premises to Sublessee broom clean and free of debris on the Commencement Date or the Early Possession Date, whichever first occurs (Start Date) , and warrants that the existing electrical, plumbing, fire sprinkler, lighting, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems (HVAC) , and any items which the Lessor is obligated to construct pursuant to the Work Letter attached hereto, if any, other than those constructed by Lessee, shall be in good operating condition on said date. If a noncompliance with such warranty exists as of the Start Date, or if one of such systems or elements should malfunction or fail within the appropriate warranty period. Sublessor shall, as Sublessors sole obligation with respect to such matter, except as otherwise provided in this Sublease, promptly after receipt of written notice from Sublessee setting forth with specificity the nature and extent of such noncompliance, malfunction or failure, rectify same at Sublessors expense. The warranty periods shall be as follows: (i) 6 months as to the HVAC systems, and (ii) 30 days as to the remaining systems and other elements. If Sublessee does not give Sublessor the required notice within the appropriate warranty period, correction of any such noncompliance, malfunction or failure shall be the obligation of Sublessee at Sublessees sole cost and expense
2.3 Compliance . Sublessor warrants that any improvements, alterations or utility installations made or installed by or on behalf of Sublessor to or on the Premises comply with all applicable covenants or restrictions of record and applicable building codes, regulations and ordinances (Applicable Requirements) in effect on the date that they were made or installed. Sublessor makes no warranty as to the use to which Sublessee will put the Premises or to modifications which may be required by the Americans with Disabilities Act or any similar laws as a result of Sublessees use. NOTE: Sublessee is responsible for determining whether or not the zoning and other Applicable Requirements are appropriate for Sublessees intended use, and acknowledges that past uses of the Premises may no longer be allowed . If the Premises do not comply with said warranty, Sublessor shall, except as otherwise provided, promptly after receipt of written notice from Sublessee setting forth with specificity the nature and extent of such noncompliance, rectify the same.
2.4 Acknowledgements . Sublessee acknowledges that: (a) it has been advised by Sublessor and/or Brokers to satisfy itself with respect to the condition of the Premises (including but not limited to the electrical, HVAC and fire sprinkler systems, security, environmental aspects, and compliance with Applicable Requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act), and their suitability for Sublessees intended use, (b) Sublessee has made such investigation as it deems necessary with reference to such matters and assumes all responsibility therefor as the same relate to its occupancy of the Premises, and (c) neither Sublessor, Sublessors agents, nor Brokers have made any oral or written representations or warranties with respect to said matters other than as set forth in this Sublease. In addition, Sublessor acknowledges that: (i) Brokers have made no representations, promises or warranties concerning Sublessees ability to honor the Sublease or suitability to occupy the Premises, and (ii) it is Sublessors sole responsibility to investigate the financial capability and/or suitability of all proposed tenants.
2.5 Americans with Disabilities Act . In the event that as a result of Sublessees use, or intended use, of the Premises the Americans with Disabilities Act or any similar law requires modifications or the construction or installation of improvements in or to the Premises, Building, Project and/or Common Areas, the Parties agree that such modifications, construction or improvements shall be made at:
¨ Sublessors expense þ Sublessees expense.
2.6 Vehicle Parking . Sublessee shall be entitled to use the number of Unreserved Parking Spaces and Reserved Parking Spaces specified in Paragraph 1.2(b) on those portions of the Common Areas designated from time to time for parking. Sublessee shall not use more parking spaces than said number. Said parking spaces shall be used for parking by vehicles no larger than fullsize passenger automobiles or pickup trucks, herein called Permitted Size Vehicles. Sublessor may regulate the loading and unloading of vehicles by adopting Rules and Regulations as provided in Paragraph 2.9. No vehicles other than Permitted Size Vehicles may be parked in the Common Area without the prior written permission of Sublessor.
(a) Sublessee shall not permit or allow any vehicles that belong to or are controlled by Sublessee or Sublessees employees, suppliers, shippers, customers, contractors or invitees to be loaded, unloaded, or parked in areas other than those designated by Sublessor for such activities.
(b) Sublessee shall not service or store any vehicles in the Common Areas.
(c) If Sublessee permits or allows any of the prohibited activities described in this Paragraph 2.6, then Sublessor shall have the right, without notice, in addition to such other rights and remedies that it may have, to remove or tow away the vehicle involved and charge the cost to Sublessee, which cost shall be immediately payable upon demand by Sublessor.
2.7 Common Areas - Definition . The term Common Areas is defined as all areas and facilities outside the Premises and within the exterior boundary line of the Project and interior utility raceways and installations within the Premises that are provided and designated by the Sublessor from time to time for the general nonexclusive use of Sublessor, Sublessee and other tenants of the Project and their respective employees, suppliers, shippers, customers, contractors and invitees, including parking areas, loading and unloading areas, trash areas, roadways, walkways, driveways and landscaped areas.
2.8 Common Areas - Sublessees Rights . Sublessor grants to Sublessee, for the benefit of Sublessee and its employees, suppliers, shippers, contractors, customers and invitees, during the term of this Sublease, the nonexclusive right to use, in common with others entitled to such use, the Common Areas as they exist from time to time, subject to any rights, powers, and privileges reserved by Sublessor under the terms hereof or under the terms of any rules and regulations or restrictions governing the use of the Project. Under no circumstances shall the right herein granted to use the Common Areas be deemed to include the right to store any property, temporarily or permanently, in the Common Areas. Any such storage shall be permitted only by the prior written consent of Sublessor or Sublessors designated agent, which consent may be revoked at any time. In the event that any unauthorized storage shall occur then Sublessor shall have the right, without notice, in addition to such other rights and remedies that it may have, to remove the property and charge the cost to Sublessee, which cost shall be immediately payable upon demand by Sublessor.
2.9 Common Areas - Rules and Regulations . Sublessor or such other person(s) as Sublessor may appoint shall have the exclusive control and management of the Common Areas and shall have the right, from time to time, to establish, modify, amend and enforce reasonable rules and regulations (Rules and Regulation) for the management, safety, care, and cleanliness of the grounds, the parking and unloading of vehicles and the preservation of good order, as well as for the convenience of other occupants or tenants of the Building and the Project and their invitees. Sublessee agrees to abide by and conform to all such Rules and Regulations, and to cause its employees, suppliers, shippers, customers, contractors and invitees to so abide and conform. Sublessor shall not be responsible to Sublessee for the noncompliance with said Rules and Regulations by other tenants of the Project.
2.10 Common Areas - Changes. Sublessor shall have the right, in Sublessors sole discretion, from time to time:
(a) To make changes to the Common Areas, including, without limitation, changes in the location, size, shape and number of
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driveways, entrances, parking spaces, parking areas, loading and unloading areas, ingress/regress, direction of traffic, landscaped areas, walkways and utility raceways;
(b) To close temporarily any of the Common Areas for maintenance purposes so long as reasonable access to the Premises remains available;
(c) To add additional buildings and improvements to the Common Areas;
(d) To use the Common Areas while engaged in making additional improvements, repairs or alterations to the Project, or any portion thereof; and
(e) To do and perform such other acts and make such other changes in, to or with respect to the Common Areas and Project as Sublessor may, in the exercise of sound business judgment, deem to be appropriate.
3. Possession.
3.1 Early Possession. If Sublessee totally or partially occupies the Premises prior to the Commencement Date, the obligation to pay Base Rent shall be abated for the period of such early possession. All other terms of this Sublease (including but not limited to the obligations to pay Sublessees Share of Common Area Operating Expenses, Real Property Taxes and insurance premiums and to maintain the Premises) shall, however, be in effect during such period. Any such early possession shall not affect the Expiration Date.
3.2 Delay In Commencement. Sublessor agrees to use its best commercially reasonable efforts to deliver possession of the Premises by the Commencement Date. If, despite said efforts, Sublessor is unable to deliver possession as agreed, the rights and obligations of Sublessor and Sublessee shall be as set forth in Paragraph 3.3 of the Master Lease (as modified by Paragraph 7.3 of this Sublease).
3.4 Sublessee Compliance. Sublessor shall not be required to tender possession of the Premises to Sublessee until Sublessee complies with its obligation to provide evidence of insurance. Pending delivery of such evidence, Sublessee shall be required to perform all of its obligations under this Sublease from and after the Start Date, including the payment of Rent, notwithstanding Sublessors election to withhold possession pending receipt of such evidence of insurance. Further, if Sublessee is required to perform any other conditions prior to or concurrent with the Start Date, the Start Date shall occur but Sublessor may elect to withhold possession until such conditions are satisfied.
4. Rent and Other Charges.
4.1 Rent Defined. All monetary obligations of Sublessee to Sublessor under the terms of this Sublease (except for the Security Deposit) are deemed to be rent ( Rent ). Rent shall be payable in lawful money of the United States to Sublessor at the address stated herein or to such other persons or at such other places as Sublessor may designate in writing.
4.2 Common Area Operating Expenses. Sublessee shall pay to during the term hereof, in addition to the Base Rent, Sublessees Share of all Common Area Operating Expenses, as hereinafter defined, during each calendar year of the term of this Sublease, in accordance with the following provisions:
(a) Common Area Operating Expenses are defined, for purposes of this Sublease, as all costs incurred by Sublessor relating to the operation of the Project, including, but not limited to, the following:
(i) The operation, repair and maintenance, in neat, clean, good order and condition, but not the replacement (see subparagraph (e)), of the following:
(aa) The Common Areas and Common Area improvements, including parking areas, loading and unloading areas, trash areas, roadways, parkways, walkways, driveways, landscaped areas, bumpers, irrigation systems, Common Area lighting facilities, fences and gates, elevators, roofs, and roof drainage systems.
(bb) Exterior signs and any tenant directories.
(cc) Any fire sprinkler systems.
(ii) The cost of water, gas, electricity and telephone to service the Common Areas and any utilities not separately metered.
(iii) Trash disposal, pest control services, property management, security services, and the costs of any environmental inspections.
(iv) Reserves set aside for maintenance and repair of Common Areas.
(v) Real Property Taxes.
(vi) Insurance premiums.
(vii) Any deductible portion of an insured loss concerning the Building or the Common Areas.
(b) The inclusion of the improvements, facilities and services set-forth in Subparagraph 4.2(a) shall not be deemed to impose an obligation upon Sublessor to either have said improvements or facilities or to provide those services unless Sublessor already provides the services, or Sublessor has agreed elsewhere in this Sublease to provide the same or some of them.
(c) Sublessees Share of Common Area Operating Expenses shall be payable by Sublessee within 10 days after a reasonably detailed statement of actual expenses is presented to Sublessee. At Sublessors option, however, an amount may be estimated by Sublessor from time to time of Sublessees Share of annual Common Area Operating Expenses and the same shall be payable monthly or quarterly, as Sublessor shall designate, during each 12 month period of the Sublease term, on the same day as the Base Rent is due hereunder. Sublessor shall deliver to Sublessee within 60 days after the expiration of each calendar year a reasonably detailed statement showing Sublessees Share of the actual Common Area Operating Expenses incurred during the preceding year. If Sublessees payments under this Paragraph 4.2(c) during the preceding year exceed Sublessees Share as indicated on such statement, Sublessor shall credit the amount of such overpayment against Sublessees Share of Common Area Operating Expenses next becoming due. If Sublessees payments under this Paragraph 4.2(c) during the preceding year were less than Sublessees Share as indicated on such statement. Sublessee shall pay to Sublessor the amount of the deficiency within 10 days after delivery by Sublessor to Sublessee of the statement.
4.3 Utilities. Sublessee shall pay for all water, gas, heat, light, power, telephone, trash disposal and other utilities and services supplied to the Premises, together with any taxes thereon. Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 4.2, if at any time in Sublessors sole judgment, Sublessor determines that Sublessee is using a disproportionate amount of water, electricity or other commonly metered utilities, or that Sublessee is generating such a large volume of trash as to require an increase in the size of the dumpster and/or an increase in the number of times per month that the dumpster is emptied, then Sublessor may increase Sublessees Base Rent by an amount equal to such increased costs.
5. Security Deposit. The rights and obligations of Sublessor and Sublessee as to said Security Deposit shall be as set forth in Paragraph 5 of the Master Lease (as modified by Paragraph 7.3 of this Sublease)
6. Agreed Use. The Premises shall be used and occupied only for Retail Banking and for no other purpose.
During the term of this Sublease, Sublessor shall not enter into a direct sublease transaction
7. Master Lease. for the sublease of space in the Project for use as a retail bank.
7.1 Sublessor is the lessee of the Premises by virtue of a lease, hereinafter the Master Lease , wherein GORDAN SQUARE, LP. is the lessor, hereinafter the Master Lessor .
7.2 This Sublease is and shall be at all times subject and subordinate to the Master Lease.
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and conditions of the Master Lease except for those provisions of the Master Lease which are directly contradicted by this Sublease in
which event the terms of this Sublease document shall control over the Master Lease. Therefore, for the purposes of this Sublease, wherever in the Master Lease the word Lessor is used it shall be deemed to mean the Sublessor herein and wherever in the Master Lease the word Lessee is used it shall be deemed to mean the Sublessee herein.
7.4 During the term of this Sublease and for all periods subsequent for obligations which have arisen prior to the termination of this Sublease, Sublessee does hereby expressly assume and agree to perform and comply with, for the benefit of Sublessor and Master Lessor, each and every obligation of Sublessor under the Master Lease except for the following paragraphs which are excluded therefrom:
1.5, 1.6, 1.7
7.5 The obligations that Sublessee has assumed under paragraph 7.4 hereof are hereinafter referred to as the Sublessees Assumed Obligations . The obligations that sublessee has not assumed under paragraph 7.4 hereof are hereinafter referred to as the Sublessors Remaining Obligations .
7.6 Sublessee shall hold Sublessor free and harmless from all liability, judgments, costs, damages, claims or demands, including reasonable attorneys fees, arising out of Sublessees failure to comply with or perform Sublessees Assumed Obligations.
7.7 Sublessor agrees to maintain the Master Lease during the entire term of this Sublease, subject, however, to any earlier termination of the Master Lease without the fault of the Sublessor, and to comply with or perform Sublessors Remaining Obligations and to hold Sublessee free and harmless from all liability, judgments, costs, damages, claims or demands arising out of Sublessors failure to comply with or perform Sublessors Remaining Obligations.
7.8 Sublessor represents to Sublessee that the Master Lease is in full force and effect and that no default exists on the part of any Party to the Master Lease.
8. Assignment of Sublease and Default.
8.1 Sublessor hereby assigns and transfers to Master Lessor the Sublessors interest in this Sublease, subject however to the provisions of Paragraph 8.2 hereof.
8.2 Master Lessor, by executing this document, agrees that until a Default shall occur in the performance of Sublessors Obligations under the Master Lease, that Sublessor may receive, collect and enjoy the Rent accruing under this Sublease. However, if Sublessor shall Default in the performance of its obligations to Master Lessor then Master Lessor may, at its option, receive and collect, directly from Sublessee, all Rent owing and to be owed under this Sublease. Master Lessor shall not, by reason of this assignment of the Sublease nor by reason of the collection of the Rent from the Sublessee, be deemed liable to Sublessee for any failure of the Sublessor to perform and comply with Sublessors Remaining Obligations.
8.3 Sublessor hereby irrevocably authorizes and directs Sublessee upon receipt of any written notice from the Master Lessor stating that a Default exists in the performance of Sublessors obligations under the Master Lease, to pay to Master Lessor the Rent due and to become due under the Sublease. Sublessor agrees that Sublessee shall have the right to rely upon any such statement and request from Master Lessor, and that Sublessee shall pay such Rent to Master Lessor without any obligation or right to inquire as to whether such Default exists and notwithstanding any notice from or claim from Sublessor to the contrary and Sublessor shall have no right or claim against Sublessee for any such Rent so paid by Sublessee.
8.4 No changes or modifications shall be made to this Sublease without the consent of Master Lessor.
9. Consent of Master Lessor.
9.1 In the event that the Master Lease requires that Sublessor obtain the consent of Master Lessor to any subletting by Sublessor then, this Sublease shall not be effective unless, within 10 days of the date hereof, Master Lessor signs this Sublease thereby giving its consent to this Subletting.
9.2 In the event that the obligations of the Sublessor under the Master Lease have been guaranteed by third parties then neither this Sublease, nor the Master Lessors consent, shall be effective unless, within 10 days of the date hereof, said guarantors sign this Sublease thereby giving their consent to this Sublease.
9.3 In the event that Master Lessor does give such consent then:
(a) Such consent shall not release Sublessor of its obligations or alter the primary liability of Sublessor to pay the Rent and perform and comply with all of the obligations of Sublessor to be performed under the Master Lease.
(b) The acceptance of Rent by Master Lessor from Sublessee or any one else liable under the Master Lease shall not be deemed a waiver by Master Lessor of any provisions of the Master Lease.
(c) The consent to this Sublease shall not constitute a consent to any subsequent subletting or assignment.
(d) In the event of any Default of Sublessor under the Master Lease, Master Lessor may proceed directly against Sublessor, any guarantors or any one else liable under the Master Lease or this Sublease without first exhausting Master Lessors remedies against any other person or entity liable thereon to Master Lessor.
(e) Master Lessor may consent to subsequent sublettings and assignments of the Master Lease or this Sublease or any amendments or modifications thereto without notifying Sublessor or any one else liable under the Master Lease and without obtaining their consent and such action shall not relieve such persons from liability.
(f) In the event that Sublessor shall Default in its obligations under the Master Lease, then Master Lessor, at its option and without being obligated to do so, may require Sublessee to attorn to Master Lessor in which event Master Lessor shall undertake the obligations of Sublessor under this Sublease from the time of the exercise of said option to termination of this Sublease but Master Lessor shall not be liable for any prepaid Rent nor any Security Deposit paid by Sublessee, nor shall Master Lessor be liable for any other Defaults of the Sublessor under the Sublease.
9.4 The signatures of the Master Lessor and any Guarantors of Sublessor at the end of this document shall constitute their consent to the terms of this Sublease.
9.5 Master Lessor acknowledges that, to the best of Master Lessors knowledge, no Default presently exists under the Master Lease of obligations to be performed by Sublessor and that the Master Lease is in full force and effect.
9.6 In the event that Sublessor Defaults under its obligations to be performed under the Master Lease by Sublessor, Master Lessor agrees to deliver to Sublessee a copy of any such notice of default. Sublessee shall have the right to cure any Default of Sublessor described in any notice of default within ten days after service of such notice of default on Sublessee. If such Default is cured by Sublessee then Sublessee shall have the right of reimbursement and offset from and against Sublessor.
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11. Representations and Indemnities of Broker Relationships. The Parties each represent and warrant to the other that it has had no dealings with any person, firm, broker or finder (other than the Brokers, if any) in connection with this Sublease, and that no one other than said named Brokers is entitled to any commission or finders fee in connection herewith. Sublessee and Sublessor do each hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend and hold the other harmless from and against liability for compensation or charges which may be claimed by any such unnamed broker, finder or other similar party by reason of any dealings or actions of the indemnifying Party, including any costs, expenses, attorneys fees reasonably incurred with respect thereto.
12. Attorneys fees. If any Party or Broker brings an action or proceeding involving the Premises whether founded in tort, contract or equity, or to declare rights hereunder, the Prevailing Party (as hereafter defined) in any such proceeding, action, or appeal thereon, shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys fees. Such fees may be awarded in the same suit or recovered in a separate suit, whether or not such action or proceeding is pursued to decision or judgment. The term, Prevailing Party shall include, without limitation, a Party or Broker who substantially obtains or defeats the relief sought, as the case may be, whether by compromise, settlement, judgment, or the abandonment by the other Party or Broker of its claim or defense. The attorneys fees award shall not be computed in accordance with any court fee schedule, but shall be such as to fully reimburse all attorneys fees reasonably incurred. In addition, Sublessor shall be entitled to attorneys fees, costs and expenses incurred in the preparation and service of notices of Default and consultations in connection therewith, whether or not a legal action is subsequently commenced in connection with such Default or resulting Breach ($200 is a reasonable minimum per occurrence for such services and consultation).
13. No Prior or Other Agreements; Broker Disclaimer. This Sublease contains all agreements between the Parties with respect to any matter mentioned herein, and no other prior or contemporaneous agreement or understanding shall be effective.
ATTENTION : NO REPRESENTATION OR RECOMMENDATION IS MADE BY THE AIR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION OR BY ANY REAL ESTATE BROKER AS TO THE LEGAL SUFFICIENCY, LEGAL EFFECT, OR TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS SUBLEASE OR THE TRANSACTION TO WHICH IT RELATES. THE PARTIES ARE URGED TO:
1. SEEK ADVICE OF COUNSEL AS TO THE LEGAL AND TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS SUBLEASE.
2. RETAIN APPROPRIATE CONSULTANTS TO REVIEW AND INVESTIGATE THE CONDITION OF THE PREMISES. SAID INVESTIGATION SHOULD INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: THE POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, THE ZONING OF THE PROPERTY, THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY, THE CONDITION OF THE ROOF AND OPERATING SYSTEMS, AND THE SUITABILITY OF THE PREMISES FOR SUBLESSEES INTENDED USE.
WARNING : IF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN A STATE OTHER THAN CALIFORNIA, CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE SUBLEASE MAY NEED TO BE REVISED TO COMPLY WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE IN WHICH THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED.
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Addendum Paragraph 16 to Standard Sublease Multi-Tenant
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Sublease Dated August 10, 2005 Between Beach Galleria, LLC, as Sublessor, and
Nara Bank, as Sublessee, for Premises Commonly Known as 5307 Beach Boulevard,
Suite 100, Buena Park, California 90621
16.1 The parties hereto acknowledge that, concurrently with the execution of this Sublease, Sublessee has paid to Sublessor an amount equal to $84,237.00 ( Deposit ) which shall be applied as set forth in this Paragraph 16.
16.2 Provided that Sublessee is not in default under this Sublease, if, as of the date that is not earlier than sixty (60) days after the date of Master Lessors approval of this Sublease, Sublessee has not received the governmental approvals ( Approvals ) necessary for Sublessee to operate a retail banking facility at the Premises pursuant to this Sublease, Sublessee shall have a one (1) time right to terminate this Lease ( Termination Option ) with respect to the Premises as of the date that is sixty (60) days after the date of Master Lessors approval of this Sublease ( Termination Date ). The Termination Option shall be exercised by Sublessee solely by delivering to Sublessor written notice on the Termination Date certifying that Sublessee has applied for the Approvals within five (5) business days of Master Lessors approval of this Sublease and has not received the Approvals, and irrevocably electing to exercise the Termination Option as of the Termination Date.
16.3 In the event that Sublessee exercises the Termination Option in accordance with this Paragraph 16, (a) this Sublease shall automatically terminate and be of no further force or effect as of the Termination Date, (b) Sublessor and Sublessee shall be relieved of their respective obligations under this Sublease as of such date (except those obligations set forth in this Sublease which specifically survive the expiration or earlier termination hereof), and (c) Sublessor shall retain the Deposit as consideration for granting Sublessee the Termination Option.
16.4 In the event that Sublessee does not exercise the Termination Option in accordance with this Paragraph 16, Sublessor shall (after the Termination Date) apply the Deposit as follows: (a) a portion of the Deposit equal to $28,079.00 shall be a Security Deposit under this Sublease pursuant to Paragraph 1.5(b); and (b) the remainder of the Deposit (in the amount of $56,158) shall be applied by Sublessor to Sublessees obligations next coming due under this Sublease until such remainder has been exhausted.
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Depiction of Premises
OPTION(S) TO EXTEND
STANDARD LEASE ADDENDUM
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Address of Premises: 5307 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90621, Suite 100 |
Paragraph 15
A. OPTION(S) TO EXTEND:
Sublessor hereby grants to Sublessee the option to extend the term of this Lease for 2 additional 60 month period(s) commencing when the prior term expires upon each and all of the following terms and conditions:
(i) In order to exercise an option to extend, Sublesses must give written notice of such election to Sublessor and Sublessor must receive the same at least 12 but not more than 18 months prior to the date that the option period would commence, time being of the essence. If proper notification of the exercise of an option is not given and/or received, such option shall automatically expire. Options (if there are more than one) may only be exercised consecutively.
(ii) The provisions of paragraph 39, including those relating to Sublessees Default set forth in paragraph 39.4 of this Lease, are conditions of this Option.
(iii) Except for the provisions of this Lease granting an option or options to extend the term, all of the terms and conditions of this Lease except where specifically modified by this option shall apply.
(iv) This Option is personal to the original Sublessee and cannot be assigned or exercised by anyone other than said original Sublessee and only while the original Sublessee is in full possession of the Premises and without the intention of thereafter assigning or subletting.
(v) The monthly rent for each month of the option period shall be calculated as follows, using the method(s) indicated below: (Check Method(s) to be Used and Fill in Appropriately)
* The parties hereto acknowledge that the Master Lease expires on September 30, 2014 and that, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary (i) the first option to extend the term of this Sublease shall expire on the earlier of such sixty (60) month extension period or one (1) day prior to the date immediately preceding the Master Lease expiration date, as the same may be extended and (ii ) the second option to extend the term of this Sublease shall be effective only if Sublessor has extended the term of the Master Lease for the period of such second option.
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1) Four months prior to each Market Rental Value Adjustment Date described above, the Parties shall attempt to agree upon what the new MRV will be on the adjustment date. If agreement cannot be reached, within thirty days, then:
(a) Sublessor and Sublessee shall immediately appoint a mutually acceptable appraiser or broker to establish the new MRV within the next 30 days. Any associated costs will be split equally between the Parties, or
(b) Both Sublessor and Sublessee shall each immediately make a reasonable determination of the MRV and submit such determination, in writing, to arbitration in accordance with the following provisions:
(i) Within 15 days thereafter, Sublessor and Sublessee shall each select an ¨ appraiser or þ broker (Consultant - check one) of their choice to act as an arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall immediately select a third mutually acceptable Consultant to act as a third arbitrator.
(ii) The 3 arbitrators shall within 30 days of the appointment of the third arbitrator reach a decision as to what the actual MRV for the Premises is, and whether Sublessors or Sublessees submitted MRV is the closest thereto. The decision of a majority of the arbitrators shall be binding on the Parties. The submitted MRV which is determined to be the closest to the actual MRV shall thereafter be used by the Parties.
(iii) If either of the Parties fails to appoint an arbitrator within the specified 15 days, the arbitrator timely appointed by one of them shall reach a decision on his or her own, and said decision shall be binding on the Parties.
(iv) The entire cost of such arbitration shall be paid by the party whose submitted MRV is not selected, ie. the one that is NOT the closest to the actual MRV.
2) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the new MRV shall not be less than the rent payable for the month immediately preceding the rent adjustment.
b. Upon the establishment of each New Market Rental Value:
1) the new MRV will become the new Base Rent for the purpose of calculating any further Adjustments, and
2) the first month of each Market Rental Value term shall become the new Base Month for the purpose of calculating any further Adjustments.
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The Brokers shall be paid a Brokerage Fee for each adjustment specified above in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Lease.
NOTE: These forms are often modified to meet changing requirements of law and needs of the industry. Always write or call to make sure you are utilizing the most current form: AIR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION, 700 S. Flower Street, Suite 600, Los Angeles, Calif. 90017
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By and Between (Lessor) Beach Galleria, LLC, a California limited liability company
(Lessee) Nara Bank
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A. RENT ADJUSTMENTS:
The monthly rent for each month of the adjustment period(s) specified below shall be increased using the method(s) indicated below:
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a. On (Fill in COLA Dates): Each one (l) year anniversary of the Commencement Date the Base Rent shall be adjusted by the change, if any, from the Base Month specified below, in the Consumer Price Index of the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor for (select one) ¨ CPI W (Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers) or þ CPI U (All Urban Consumers), for (Fill in Urban Area): Los Angeles. All Items (1982-1984 = 100). herein referred to as CPI.
b. The monthly rent payable in accordance with paragraph A.I.a. of this Addendum shall be calculated as follows: the Base Rent set forth in paragraph 1.5 of the attached Lease, shall be multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the CPI of the calendar month 2 months prior to the month(s) specified in paragraph A.I.a. above during which the adjustment is to take effect, and the denominator of which shall be the CPI of the calendar month which is 2 months prior to (select one): þ the first month of the term of this Lease as set forth in paragraph 1.3 ( Base Month ) or ¨ (Fill in Other Base Month ): . The sum so calculated shall constitute the new monthly rent hereunder, but in no event, shall any such new monthly rent be less than two percent (2%) greater than the rent payable for the month immediately preceding the rent adjustment.
c. In the event the compilation and/or publication of the CPI shall be transferred to any other governmental department or bureau or agency or shall be discontinued, then the index most nearly the same as the CPI shall be used to make such calculation. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on such alternative index, then the matter shall be submitted for decision to the American Arbitration Association in accordance with the lien rules of said Association and the decision of the arbitrators shall be binding upon the parties. The cost of said Arbitration shall be paid equally by the Parties.
NOTE: These forms are often modified to meet changing requirements of law and needs of the industry. Always write or call to make sure you are utilizing the most current form: AIR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION, 700 S, Flower Street, Suite 600, Los Angeles, Calif. 90017
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COMMERCIAL LEASE
This LEASE is made as of the 28 th day of September, 2005, by and between MICHAEL PARK, M.D. (hereinafter referred to as Landlord) and NARA BANK (hereinafter referred to as Tenant) in accordance with the following terms and conditions:
1. SALIENT LEASE TERMS .
1.1 PREMISES . The Premises shall include the approximately 5500 square feet of the first floor of the property commonly known as 1940 Webster Street, Oakland, California (the Premises).
1.2 USE OF PREMISES . The Premises shall be used for the purpose of providing banking services as well as marketing any other financial services or investment products, including insurance policies. During the term of the Lease, and any extensions thereto, Landlord shall not lease any portion of the Building to another financial institution nor permit another through-the wall installation of an ATM.
1.3 LEASE TERM . Commencing on approximately March 01, 2006, subject to the delivery of the Premises to Tenant and ending ten years after the commencement date, subject to Tenants two five year renewal options.
1.4 POSSESSION . Possession shall commence on approximately March 01, 2006, upon the earlier of (i) the date Tenant commences business to its customers at the Premises or 90 days following delivery of the Premises by Landlord, which delivery shall be no later than November 30, 2005.
1.5 MONTHLY RENT . Two Dollars ($2,00) per square foot per month for the first year. Thereafter, the monthly rent per square foot shall be increased by three per cent (3%) annually on the anniversary of the Commencement Date.
1.6 PARKING . Ten (10) parking spaces nearest to the entry to the Premises, not including handicapped parking, shall be marked for the exclusive use by Tenants customers, which use shall apply during Tenants operating hours. Additionally, Tenant shall have the use of ten (10) additional parking spaces for its employees in the Premises parking lot. Tenant shall pay Landlord an additional $1,500 per month for the ten reserved spaces and $1,000 per month for the additional spaces. Should Tenant elect to extend the term of this Lease, the rent for the parking shall be negotiated at that time.
1.7 RENT ABSOLUTE; BUILDING EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT . The Lease is a triple net lease. Therefore, Tenant shall be responsible for its pro rata share for all obligations which are normally imposed on the owner of real estate with respect to the Premises which may accrue during the Term including, without limitation, responsibility for the payment of all real estate taxes, special assessments, insurance premiums and repair, replacement and maintenance costs and
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expenses in connection therewith and the Rent and all payments to be made to Landlord hereunder are to be net to Landlord, without deductions or offsets of any kind or nature whatsoever. In no event shall there be any abatement or reduction in the Rent except as may be otherwise specifically provided in this Lease.
Tenants pro rata share of the Landlords expenses applicable to the Premises shall be 28.4 per cent.
1.8 INSURANCE . (Section 23).
1.9 UTILITY CHARGES . Tenant shall have Pacific Gas & Electric install separate electric and gas meters for the Premises. Other utility costs shall be paid by Tenant on a pro rata basis in accordance with the percentage set forth in Section 1.7.
1.10 SECURITY DEPOSIT . An amount equal to two months rent, payable upon execution of Lease (Section 37).
1.11 TOILETS . The Premises shall include two ADA-compliant restrooms.
1.12 NOTICE ADDRESS . Landlord: 1940 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612; Tenant: Nara Bank, 3701 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 220, Los Angeles, CA, Attention Alvin Kang, Chief Financial Officer (Section 46).
1.13 RENEWAL OPTIONS . Provided Tenant is in full compliance with all terms and conditions of Lease, Landlord grants to Tenant an Option to extend the term of the Lease for two (2) Five (5) year periods. The rent due upon exercise of the renewal option shall increase at the rate of three per cent (3%) per annum over the prior years rent. Each Option to Extend shall be exercised by Tenant giving written notice of its intent to extend to Lease to Landlord within six (6) months prior to the expiration of initial Lease term, or first option period, as the case may be. (Section 53)
1.15 CONTENTS OF LEASE . Pages 1 through 18, Sections 1.1 through 54.
2. PREMISES .
2.1 Landlord is the owner in fee of all that certain real property and interests in real property located in the County of Alameda, State of California commonly know as 1940 Webster Street, Oakland, California.
2.2 Landlord hereby Leases to Tenant and Tenant hereby hires from Landlord the Premises described generally in Section 1.1 hereof, located in said building, as more particularly set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto. Landlord reserves unto itself, however, the use of the roof, exterior walls, the area above the Premises together with the right to install, maintain, use, repair and replace pipes, ducts, conduits and wires leading through the Premises in locations which will not materially interfere with Tenants use thereof and servicing other parts of the building containing the Premises.
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3. USE .
Tenant shall use the Premises for the purpose of providing banking services as well as marketing any other financial services or investment products, including insurance policies.
4. TERM .
The term of this Lease shall be for the number of years specified in Section 1.3 hereof, commencing on the date specified in Section 1.3 hereof.
5. RENTAL . Tenant agrees to pay unto Landlord rental for the Premises as follows:
5.1 Fixed rental specified in Section 1.5 hereof, payable on the first day of each and every successive calendar month during the term of this Lease, each of which payments shall constitute the fixed rental for that month and shall be increased annually as provided in Section 1.5 hereof.
5.2 Tenant shall pay, in addition to the fixed rental, the amounts set forth in Section 1.6 for parking at the building.
5.3 Tenant shall pay, in addition to the fixed rental, its pro rate share of the expenses for the Building as set forth in Section set forth in Section 1.7.
5.4 Should the term of this Lease commence on a day other than the first day of a calendar month, then upon the commencement of said term Tenant shall pay unto Landlord, as the fixed rental for the fractional period of the month beginning with said day of commencement and ending with the last day of said month, that proportion of said rental and expenses payable for the first full calendar month of the term of this Lease which the number of days in the fractional period bears to thirty (30) as set forth in Sections 5.1-5.3.
6. PAYMENT OF RENTAL .
Tenant agrees to pay the rental herein reserved at the times hereinabove set forth, without deduction or offset, in lawful money of the United States of America, to Landlord, at the address specified in Section 1.12 hereof, or to such other person and/or at such other place as Landlord may from time to time designate in writing.
7. LEASEHOLD YEAR .
For the purpose of this Lease the first Leasehold year shall be a period commencing on the day the term of this Lease commences and ending on the last day of the twelfth full calendar month thereafter. After the first Leasehold year, the term Leasehold year shall mean a fiscal year of twelve (12) months commencing on the first day of the first month following the close of the first Leasehold year and each twelve-month period thereafter.
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8. TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS .
8.1 Tenant agrees to pay, prior to delinquency, any and all taxes and assessments levied or assessed during the term hereof upon or against (i) all furniture, fixtures, equipment and any other personal property installed or located within the Premises, (ii) all alterations, additions or improvements of whatsoever kind or nature, if any, made by Tenant to the Premises, and (iii) the rentals and other charges payable hereunder by Tenant to Landlord (other than Landlords Federal and State income taxes thereon). If at any time during the term of this Lease any of such taxes or assessments are levied or assessed upon or against the land and buildings or any part thereof comprising BACSS Building, Tenant shall pay to Landlord the amount thereof.
8.2 Tenant agrees to pay unto Landlord the percentage specified in Section 1.7 hereof, of all real estate taxes and assessments levied or assessed during the term hereof upon or against the land and buildings or any part thereof comprising the Building. Said real estate taxes and assessments levied or assessed for the fiscal tax year in which the term of this Lease commences and for the fiscal tax year in which the term of this Lease ends shall be pro-rated. As used herein taxes shall mean real estate taxes, assessments and special assessments imposed upon said land or building by any governmental bodies or authorities including, by way of illustration and not by way of limitation, real and personal property taxes, improvement district assessments and Municipal transportation subsidies payable to Landlord and any tax (other than a tax related to net profit or profits) levied wholly or partially in lieu of real or personal property taxes.
8.3 In the event Landlord contests any real estate taxes or assessments levied or assessed during the term hereof upon or against said building and/or land, Landlord will give Tenant prior notice of the plan and/or approximation of the costs of such a contest and give Tenant an option to either to pay unto Landlord the percentage set forth in Section 1.7 hereof of all costs incurred by Landlord in connection with the contest, or pay the real estate taxes or assessments levied or assessed during the term hereof in accordance with the percentage set forth in Section 1.7 and forego participating in the contest.
8.4 Landlord shall have the right to bill Tenant for any amount payable by Tenant to Landlord under this Section in periodic installments, from time to time, but not more often than monthly. In the event the amount of the real estate taxes and assessments for any fiscal tax year upon or against the Building and the land underlying the Building has not been made known to Landlord by the assessor at the time of billing, Landlord shall have the right to estimate the amount thereof, provided that Landlord informs Tenant of the method used to arrive at the estimate to the Tenant, and to base its billing to Tenant upon said estimated amount and in such event Landlord agrees to adjust such billing when the actual amount of such real estate taxes and assessments is made known to Landlord by the assessor. In the event the estimate of the real estate taxes and assessments in greater than the actual amount of taxes and assessments for a given fiscal year, Landlord agrees to provide to Tenant a refund equal to the estimate amount that Tenant had already paid to Landlord less the actual amount of the real estate taxes and assessments within ten (10) days after Landlord receives notice of the actual amount of real estate taxes and assessments. Similarly, in the event the estimate of the real estate taxes and assessment is less than the actual amount of taxes and assessments for a given fiscal year, Tenant agrees to provide to Landlord an additional payment equal to the actual amount of real estate taxes and assessments less the estimate
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amount that Tenant had already paid to Landlord within ten (10) days after Landlord receives notice of the actual amount of real estate taxes and assessments. The failure of Tenant to pay amount payable to Landlord under this Section within ten (10) days after receipt by Tenant from the Landlord of a bill therefore shall carry with it the same consequences as failure to pay any installment of rental.
9. FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT .
Tenant agrees to provide, install and maintain in the Premises, at its own cost and expense, all suitable furniture, fixtures, equipment and other personal property reasonably required for the conduct of Tenants business therein in a good and businesslike manner in accordance with plans and specifications provided to Landlord prior to installation.
10. BUSINESS HOURS .
Tenant may remain open at such additional times as Tenant shall determine so long as such hours are regular and reasonable. Tenants business hours shall be posted on the main door to the Premises.
11. OPERATION OF TENANTS BUSINESS .
Tenant shall maintain all wall, floor and ceiling coverings, furnishings, fixtures and merchandise in a clean, neat and orderly state of repair.
12. USES PROHIBITED .
Tenant shall not use, or permit the Premises or any part thereof to be used, for any purpose other than the purpose for which said premises are hereby Leased, and no use shall be made or permitted to be made of said premises, nor acts done therein, which will increase the then existing rate of insurance upon the Building, or cause a cancellation of any insurance policy covering said building, or any part thereof, nor shall Tenant sell, or permit to be kept, used, or sold, in or about said premises, any article which may be prohibited by the standard form of fire insurance policy. Tenant shall at its sole cost and expense, comply with any and all requirements, pertaining to said premises, of any insurance organization or company, necessary for the maintenance of reasonable fire and public liability insurance, covering said building and appurtenances. Tenant shall not commit, or suffer to be committed, any waste upon the Premises. Tenant shall not use or permit the use of a loud speaker or similar instrument, or create a nuisance or do any other act or thing in or about the Premises which may disturb the quiet enjoyment of any other tenant in the Building containing the Premises.
13. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING .
Tenant agrees that it will not assign this Lease or any interest herein (and in the event that there shall be more than one tenant, it is agreed that no tenant shall assign its interest to the other), or mortgage or hypothecate this Lease or any interest herein, or sublet the Premises in whole or in part, or enter into license or concession agreements, without the written consent of Landlord having
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been first had and obtained. Consent to any of the foregoing prohibited acts shall apply only in the given instance and a further like act by Tenant or its assignee or subtenant shall require a further written consent. However, Landlord agrees that in every instance Landlord will not unreasonably withhold consent. If Tenant is a corporation, an assignment to an entity which is wholly owned by Tenant or the guarantor shall not be considered a prohibited assignment.
14. INSOLVENCY .
Tenant agrees that neither this Lease nor any interest herein shall be assignable or transferable by operation of law, and it is hereby mutually agreed, covenanted and understood by and between the parties hereto that in the event any proceeding under the Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereto be commenced by or against Tenant (or should there be more than one, then any tenant) or in the event Tenant (or should there be more than one, then any tenant) be adjudged insolvent or makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or if a writ of attachment or execution be levied on the Premises created hereby and be not re-leased or satisfied within ten (10) days thereafter, or if a receiver be appointed in any proceeding or action to which Tenant is a party, with authority to take possession or control of the Premises or the business conducted therein by Tenant, this Lease, at the option of Landlord, shall immediately end and terminate and shall in nowise be treated as an asset of Tenant after the exercise of the aforesaid option; and Landlord shall have the right, after the exercise of said option, to forthwith re-enter and repossess itself of said premises as of Landlords original estate.
15. ALTERATIONS .
Except as set forth in the Lease, Tenant shall not make, or suffer to be made, any change in Tenants store front or any other alteration, addition or improvement to the Premises, or any part thereof, without the written consent of Landlord having been first had and obtained. Said consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any such changes, alterations, additions and improvements shall be done solely in accordance with plans and specifications approved in writing by Landlord prior to the commencement of any work. Tenant agrees that all alterations, additions or improvements of whatever kind or nature made by it to the Premises, other than movable trade fixtures, shall belong to and become the property of Landlord upon the expiration of the term of this Lease or sooner termination hereof. The right of Tenant to remove such movable trade fixtures is conditioned, however, upon its agreement, and it hereby agrees, to forthwith repair damages to the Premises caused by such removal.
15.1 Tenant shall be permitted, upon its entry into the subject premises, at his sole cost, to make alternations, additions and/or improvements to the Premises, all such subject to and conditioned upon:
(1) Obtaining complete plans and drawings for such work and having the same approved in writing by Landlord prior to commencement of any such work;
(2) Providing to Landlord written notice not less than five (5) days prior to commencement of work;
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(3) Permitting Landlord to post and maintain a Notice of Non-Responsibility within the subject premises;
(4) Obtaining any necessary permits for such work; and
(5) Having the work done by a licensed contractor.
16. ABANDONMENT .
Tenant shall not vacate or abandon the Premises at any time during the term hereof; and if Tenant shall abandon, vacate or surrender the Premises, or be dispossessed by process of law, or otherwise, any personal property belonging to Tenant and left on said premises shall be deemed to be abandoned, at the option of Landlord, or Landlord may store the same in the name and at the cost of and without notice to Tenant.
17. INDEMNIFICATION .
Tenant agrees to hold and save Landlord harmless from and defend Landlord against any and all loss or damage which may be occasioned to any property of any and all kinds or character, whether belonging to Tenant or any other person or persons whomsoever, in or upon the Premises, howsoever occasioned, and further agrees to hold and save Landlord harmless from and defend Landlord against any and all loss or damage or claim therefor arising from personal injuries received by or death caused to any person or persons whomsoever, including Tenant, in or upon the Premises, occasioned by the wrongful or negligent act of Tenant, his employees or servants.
18. UTILITIES .
All water, gas, electricity, power or other public utility used upon or furnished to the Premises and any sewer charge shall be paid for by Tenant. Tenant shall arrange with Pacific Gas & Electric to have separate meters for the premises. Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for its pro rata share of all utilities, other than those separately metered, in accordance with the percentage set forth in Section 1.7.
19. REPAIRS .
Tenant agrees to keep the Premises, each and every part thereof, and any and all appurtenances thereto save the roof and exterior walls (excepting therefrom the interior faces thereof, any glazing, show windows, doors and other entrances, frames for any of the foregoing and storefronts) and likewise including said excepted items, in good condition and repair during the term of the Lease, ordinary wear and tear alone excepted, hereby expressly waiving all rights to make repairs at the expense of Landlord as provided for in any statute or law in effect at the time of execution of this Lease or any amendment thereof or any other statute or law which may be hereafter passed during the term of this Lease, and agrees upon the expiration of the term of this Lease or sooner termination hereof to surrender unto Landlord the Premises in the same condition as received and improved by Tenant, ordinary wear and tear and damage thereto by fire, earthquake, act of God or the elements alone excepted. If Tenant fails to make said repairs in a
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reasonable time period and manner, Landlord may make said repairs at Tenants expense, provided that Landlord gives Tenant ten (10) days notice before the start of making repairs and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord within ten (10) days after receipt by Tenant of a bill therefore, including a charge equal to five percent (5%) of cost for overhead.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord shall deliver the Premises in clean broom swept condition, free of all hazardous materials and in safe and tenantable condition. Landlord shall be responsible for the repair of latent defects, if any, in the structure of the Building.
20. LIENS .
Tenant shall keep the Premises and the Building free from any liens arising out of any work performed, materials furnished, or obligations incurred by or for Tenant and shall reimburse Landlord for all costs and expenses, if any, which may be incurred by Landlord by reason of the filing of any such liens and/or the removal of the same, within ten (10) days after receipt by Tenant from Landlord of a bill setting forth the amount due Landlord within said ten (10) day period; failure of Tenant to comply with this section shall carry with it the same consequences as failure to pay any installment of rental.
21. ENTRY BY LANDLORD .
Landlord reserves and shall at any and all times, after giving reasonable advance notice to the Tenant, during business hours have the right to enter the Premises to inspect the same, to submit them to a prospective purchaser or tenant, to post notices of non responsibility, and to alter or repair the Building, or add thereof, without abatement of rent, and may for that purpose erect scaffolding and other necessary structures where reasonably required by the character of the work to be performed, always providing the entrance to the Premises shall not be blocked thereby.
22. COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS .
Tenant agrees that it will comply with and conform to all laws and ordinances Municipal, State and Federal, and any and all lawful requirements and orders of any properly constituted Municipal, State or Federal Board of Authority, present or future, in anywise relating to the condition, use or occupancy of the Premises throughout the entire term of this Lease and to the perfect exoneration from liability of Landlord, Landlord agrees that the Premises comply with and conform to all laws and ordinances Municipal, State and Federal, and any and all lawful requirements and orders of any properly constituted Municipal, State or Federal Board of Authority, present or future, in anywise relating to the condition, use or occupancy of the Premises on the commencement date and that Landlord will be solely responsible for any violations of such laws and ordinances if the violations occurred prior to the commencement date or was caused by an act or omission of the Landlord. The judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction or the admission of Tenant in any action or proceeding against Tenant, whether Landlord be a party thereto or not, that Tenant has violated any such law, ordinance, requirement or order in the use of the premises, shall be conclusive of that fact as between Landlord and Tenant.
It is acknowledged that Premises, at time of original occupancy by Tenant, was in compliance with
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the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Landlord is responsible for ADA construction compliance in all public or common areas of the building. Tenant is responsible for compliance with the ADA, its supporting regulations, and all similar Federal, state or local laws, regulations and ordinances relating to removal of barriers within the workplace, i.e. arrangement of interior furnishings and access within the Premises, and any improvements installed by Tenant. If Landlords consent would be required for alterations to bring the Premises into compliance, Landlord agrees not to unreasonably withhold its consent.
23. INSURANCE .
At all times during the term of this Lease Tenant shall, at its sole expense, procure and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance against any and all damages and liability, including attorneys fees, on account or arising out of injuries to or the death of any person or damage to property, however occasioned, in, on or about the premises or the building, in the minimum amount of $5,000,000 each occurrence bodily injury and property damage combined. Tenant shall also carry plate glass insurance during all such times. Said insurance shall be written by companies satisfactory to Landlord in the joint names of Landlord and Tenant; and Tenant agrees to pay the premiums therefor and to deliver the policies of such insurance, or certificates or duplicates thereof, unto Landlord, and the failure of Tenant either to effect said insurance in the names herein called for or to pay the premiums therefor, or to deliver said policies or certificates or duplicates thereof unto Landlord shall permit of Landlord itself effecting said insurance and paying the requisite premiums therefor, which premiums shall be repayable by Tenant unto Landlord within ten (10) days after receipt by Tenant from Landlord of a bill setting forth the amount thereof, the failure of Tenant to pay any such amount to Landlord within said ten (10) day period shall carry with it the same consequences as failure to pay any installment of rental. Each insurer mentioned in this Section shall agree, by endorsement upon the policy or policies issued by it, or by independent instrument furnished to Landlord, that it will give Landlord thirty (30) days written notice before the policy or policies in question shall be altered or cancelled.
24. DEFAULT .
24.1 Tenant agrees that should Tenant fail to pay any part of the rental herein reserved or any other sum required by Tenant to be paid to Landlord for a period of five (5) days after written notice thereof by Landlord to Tenant, or should Tenant default in the performance of any other covenants or conditions on Tenants part herein contained (except those contained in Sections 10, 13, 14, 16, 30 and 31 hereof) and such default is not cured within thirty (30) days, then if Tenant does not commence within said thirty (30) day period to cure said default and cure the same with all reasonable dispatch, or should Tenant default in the performance of any of the material covenants or material conditions contained in said excepted Sections, Landlord shall have the right to (i) terminate this Lease and Tenants right to possession of the Premises in which event, upon such termination, Landlord shall have the right to recover from the Tenant (a) the worth at the time of award of the unpaid rent which had been earned at the time of termination; (b) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent which would have been earned after termination until the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that the Tenant proves could have been reasonably avoided; (c) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent for the balance rental loss that the loss that the Tenant proves could have been reasonably avoided;
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(d) any other amount necessary to compensate the Landlord for all the detriment proximately caused by the Tenants failure to perform Tenants obligations under this Lease or which in the ordinary course of things would likely to result therefrom; or (ii) have this Lease continue in effect for so long as the Landlord does not terminate this Lease and the Tenants right to possession of the Premises, in which event the Landlord shall have the right to enforce all of Landlords right and remedies under this Lease, including the right to recover the rent as it becomes due under this Lease, and Tenant shall have the right to sublet the Premises or assign Tenants interest in this Lease, or both, for the use permitted hereby to a subtenant and/or assignee, as the case may be, of good moral character and of sound financial responsibility. For the purpose of this Section, the rental reserved in this Lease shall be deemed to be a monthly rental arrived at by adding to the monthly fixed rental under this Lease an amount equal to the monthly average of all the additional rental based on adjustments as provided for in Section 5.2-5.3 hereof during the period that Tenant was conducting Tenants business in the Premises in the manner and to the extent in this Lease required of Tenant.
24.2 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section, in the event Tenant shall be in default of this Lease more than three (3) times during any twelve (12) month period, the five (5) and thirty (30) day time periods during which a default can be cured under this Lease shall be eliminated. Landlord in addition to other remedies may terminate this Lease at any time within ninety (90) days following a fourth default during any twelve (12) month period whether or not said default was cured.
25. SURRENDER .
No act or conduct of Landlord, whether consisting of the acceptance of the keys to the Premises, or otherwise, shall be deemed to be or constituted an acceptance of the surrender of the Premises by Tenant prior to the expiration of the term hereof, and such acceptance by Landlord of surrender by Tenant shall only flow from and must be evidenced by a written acknowledgment of acceptance of surrender signed by Landlord. The surrender of this Lease by Tenant, voluntarily or otherwise, shall not work a merger but shall operate as an assignment to Landlord of any and all existing subleases, or Landlord may, at its option, terminate any or all of such subleases by notifying the subtenants to do so within five (5) days after such surrender becomes known to Landlord.
26. SUBORDINATION .
26.1 This Lease, at Landlords option, shall be subordinate to any ground Lease, mortgage, deed of trust, or any other hypothecation for security now or hereafter placed upon the real property of which the premises are a part and to any and all advances made on the security thereof and to all renewals, modifications, consolidations, replacements and extensions thereof; provided that the ground lessor or lender thereunder agrees in writing that Tenants right to quiet possession of the premises shall not be disturbed if Tenant is not in default and so long as Tenant shall pay the rent and observe and perform all of the provisions of this Lease, unless this Lease is otherwise terminated pursuant to its terms. If any mortgagee, trustee or ground lessor shall elect to have this Lease prior to the lien of its mortgage, deed of trust or ground Lease, whether this Lease is dated prior or subsequent to the date of said mortgage, deed of trust or ground Lease or the date of recording thereof.
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26.2 Tenant agrees to execute any documents required to effectuate such subordination or to make this Lease prior to the lien of any mortgage, deed of trust or ground Lease, as the case may be, and failing to do so within ten (10) days after written demand, does hereby make, constitute and irrevocably appoint Landlord as Tenants attorney-in-fact and in Tenants name, place and stead, to do so.
27. TENANTS CERTIFICATE .
Tenant shall, without charge, at any time and from time to time, within ten (10) days after receipt by Tenant from Landlord of written request therefor, deliver a duly executed and acknowledged certificate to Landlord or any other person, firm or corporation designated by Landlord, certifying: (i) that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect, or if there has been any modification, that the same is in full; (ii) whether or not there is then existing any claim of Landlords default hereunder and if so, specifying the nature thereof; and (iii) the dates to which the rent and other charges payable hereunder by Tenant have been paid.
28. RECEIVERSHIP .
In the event that a receiver be appointed at the instance of Landlord in any action against Tenant, the receiver may take possession of any personal property belonging to Tenant and used in the conduct of the business of Tenant being carried on in the Premises and Tenant agrees that the entry or possession by said receiver shall not constitute an eviction of Tenant from the Premises or any portion thereof, and Tenant hereby agrees to hold Landlord safe and harmless from any claim of any character by any person arising out of or in anywise connected with the entry by said receiver and taking possession of the Premises and/or said personal property. Neither the application for the appointment of such receiver, nor the appointment of such receiver, shall be construed as an election on Landlords part to terminate this Lease unless a written notice of such intention is given by Landlord to Tenant.
29. ATTORNEYS FEES .
In the event that Landlord should institute any suit against Tenant for violation of any of the covenants or conditions of this Lease or for recovery of possession of the Premises, or should Tenant institute any suit against Landlord for violation of any of the covenants or conditions of this Lease, or should either party institute a suit against the other for a declaration of rights hereunder, or should either party intervene in any suit in which the other is a party, to enforce or protect its interest or rights hereunder, the prevailing party in any such suit shall be entitled to the fees of its attorneys in the reasonable amount thereof, to be determined by the court and taxed as a part of the costs therein.
30. SIGNS, ADVERTISING .
Tenant may have exterior building sign rights on the rooftop and above the direct entry to the Premises from the parking lot and at the facade of the Building, Tenants ATMs shall have
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signage consistent with its overall ATM sign program. Tenants signage within the Premises shall be professionally made and mounted and shall have no flashing or moving components. All signage used by Tenant shall be subject to the reasonable written approval of Landlord and confirm with all governmental regulations.
31. AWNING, CANOPY .
Tenant agrees not to erect any awning, canopy or other protruding object on any exterior wall of the Premises.
32. HOLDING OVER .
Should Tenant hold over the term hereby created with the consent of Landlord, the term of this Lease shall be deemed to be and be extended at the fixed rental and additional rental hereinabove provided on a prorated basis, and otherwise upon the covenants and conditions in this Lease contained, until either party hereto serves upon the other thirty (30) days written notice of termination, reciting therein the effective date of cancellation. Upon said date this Lease, so extended, shall terminate, and if the same occurs at other than the last day of any rental month, any unearned prepaid rental shall, immediately following the surrender of the Premises by Tenant, be refunded to it,
33. SALE BY LANDLORD .
In the event of a sale or conveyance by Landlord of the Building containing the Premises, the same shall operate to release Landlord from any future liability upon any of the covenants or conditions, express or implied, herein contained in favor of Tenant, and in such event Tenant agrees to look solely to the responsibility of the successor in interest of Landlord in and to this Lease. If any security be given by Tenant to secure the faithful performance of all or any of the covenants of this Lease on the part of Tenant, Landlord may transfer and/or deliver the security, as such, to the purchaser of said building, and thereupon Landlord shall be discharged from any further liability in reference thereto.
34. DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES .
In the event of a partial destruction of the Premises during the term hereof, from any cause whatsoever, the Premises shall forthwith be repaired provided such repairs can be made within ninety (90) working days under the law and regulations of State, Federal, County or Municipal authorities, but such partial destruction shall in nowise annul or void this Lease, except that Tenant shall be entitled to a proportionate reduction of the minimum monthly fixed rental while such repairs are being made, such proportionate reduction to be based upon the extent to which the making of such repairs shall interfere with the business carried on by Tenant in the Premises. If such repairs cannot be made in ninety (90) working days, Landlord may, at its option have the same made within a reasonable time in which event this Lease shall continue in full force and effect and the minimum monthly fixed rental shall be proportionately reduced as hereinabove set forth. In the event that Landlord does not so elect to have such repairs made which cannot be made within ninety (90) days or such repairs cannot be made under such laws and regulations, this Lease may be
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terminated at the option of either party. The obligations of the Landlord and Tenant in connection with the repair of the Premises shall be as follows: Landlord shall forthwith commence and carry to completion with all due diligence the repair of any damage or destruction to that portion of the Premises originally constructed by Landlord other than any work performed by Landlords on Tenants behalf and at Tenants cost and expense. Tenant shall forthwith commence and carry to completion with all due diligence the repair of any damage or destruction to the remainder of the Premises. The portion of the proceeds of the insurance carried by Landlord at the time of such damage or destruction pursuant to Section 23 of this Lease determined by Landlords insurance carrier to be attributable to the damage or destruction of the portion of the Premises to be repaired by Tenant, as aforesaid, which determination shall be binding upon Landlord and Tenant, shall be made available by Landlord for the work of repair required to be performed by Tenant, to the extent required therefor and subject to the following conditions: (i) that Tenant is not then in default under any of the covenants or conditions of this Lease, (ii) that Landlord shall first be given satisfactory proof that such work has been fully performed by Tenant or that by the expenditure of such money will be fully performed by Tenant free and clear of all liens arising out of such work, (iii) that in the event such proceeds to be made available to Tenant shall be insufficient to complete said work to be performed by Tenant, Tenant shall promptly deposit with Landlord funds which, together with such proceeds, shall be sufficient to complete said work to be performed by Tenant, and (iv) that in the event Tenant shall fail to commence such work to be performed by Tenant and carry it to completion with all due diligence, then Landlord, at Landlords option, shall have the right to perform said work for or on behalf of Tenant and any amount expended by Landlord, at Landlords option, shall have the right to perform said work for or on behalf of Tenant and any amount expended by Landlord in doing so, above the amount of such proceeds attributable to such work, shall be repayable by Tenant to Landlord within ten (10) days after the receipt by Tenant from Landlord of a bill setting forth the amount thereof. The failure of Tenant to pay any such amount to Landlord within said ten (10) day period shall carry with it the same consequences as failure to pay any installment of rental. In the event that the building in which the Premises may be situated be destroyed to the extent of not less than thirty-three and one-third percent (33- 1 / 3 %) of the replacement cost thereof, Landlord may elect to terminate this Lease, whether the Premises be injured or not. In the event of any dispute between Landlord and Tenant relative to the provisions of this Section (except as to the aforesaid determination made by Landlords insurance carrier), they shall each select an arbitrator, the two arbitrators so selected shall select a third arbitrator and the three arbitrators so selected shall hear and determine the controversy and their decision thereon shall be final and binding upon both Landlord and Tenant, who shall bear the cost of such arbitration equally between them. The provisions of any statute or other law which may be in effect at the time of the occurrence of any such damage or destruction, under which a Lease is automatically terminated or a Tenant is given the right to terminate a Lease upon the occurrence of any such damage or destruction, are hereby expressly waived by the Tenant.
35. EMINENT DOMAIN .
Should the Premises or any portion thereof be taken for public use by right of eminent domain with or without litigation, any award for compensation and/or damages, whether attained by agreement prior to or during the time of trial, or by judgment or verdict after trial, applying to the Leasehold estate created hereby other than that portion of said award, if any, based upon a taking of Tenants movable trade fixtures, shall belong and be paid to Landlord, and Tenant hereby assigns,
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transfers and sets over to Landlord all of the right, title and interest which it might otherwise have therein. In the event the portion of the Premises so taken shall be more than ten percent (10%) of the floor area of the Premises, either party hereto shall have the option, to be exercised by written notice given to the other party hereto within thirty (30) days after the date of such taking, to terminate this Lease. In the event that more than ten percent (10%) of the floor area of the Premises shall be so taken and Tenant does not so elect to terminate this Lease, or if less than ten percent (10%) of the floor area of the Premises is so taken, then the minimum fixed monthly rental payable under this Lease shall be reduced in the same proportion as the amount of said floor area is reduced by such taking and Landlord shall make such reconstruction of the Premises as may be required to the extent of the aforesaid award.
36. SECURITY .
To secure the prompt and faithful payment of the rental in this Lease reserved and the faithful performance by Tenant of all the other covenants and conditions herein contained on Tenants part agreed to be performed, Tenant has, concurrently herewith, deposited with Landlord the sum specified in Section 1.10 hereof, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged by Landlord. In the event Tenant defaults in any payment of rental reserved herein or fails to perform any of the other covenants or conditions herein contained on Tenants part agreed to be performed, Landlord shall have the right to apply said deposit, or any portion thereof, toward the curing of such default or failure. In the event of any such application by Landlord, Tenant shall, upon written demand of Landlord, forthwith deposit with Landlord a sufficient amount of cash to restore said deposit to the original amount thereof, and Tenants failure to do so within five (5) days after receipt of such demand from Landlord shall carry with it the same consequences as failure to pay any installment of rent due under this Lease. In the event that this Lease should be terminated for any reason other than default upon the part of Landlord or damage or destruction to the Premises as provided for in Section 34 hereof, or a taking of the Premises for public use by right of eminent domain as provided for in Section 35 hereof (in any of which events said deposit, less any portion thereof which may have been utilized by Landlord to cure any default or applied to any damages suffered by Landlord, shall be refunded to Tenant), Landlord shall have the right to retain said deposit until the expiration of the term of this Lease by lapse of time (whether or not this Lease has been earlier terminated) so that the full damages of Landlord may be ascertained. At the expiration of the term of this Lease by lapse of time, provided Tenant has paid all of the rental herein called for and fully performed all of the other covenants and conditions on its part agreed to be performed, Landlord shall return to Tenant said deposit less any portion thereof which may have been utilized by Landlord to cure any default or applied to any damages suffered by Landlord. Neither said deposit nor the application thereof by Landlord, as hereinabove provided, shall be a bar or defense to any action in unlawful detainer or to any action which Landlord may at any time commence for a breach of any of the covenants or conditions of this Lease.
37. QUIET ENJOYMENT .
Landlord agrees that so long as Tenant is not in default hereunder Tenant shall have the quiet enjoyment of the Premises without let or hindrance on the part of Landlord, and Landlord will warrant and defend Tenant in the peaceful and quiet enjoyment of the Premises against the lawful claims of all persons claiming by, through or under Landlord.
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38. WAIVER .
No covenant or condition of this Lease can be waived except by the written consent of Landlord, and forbearance or indulgence by Landlord in any regard whatsoever shall not constitute a waiver of the covenant or condition to be performed by Tenant to which the same may apply, and until complete performance by Tenant of said covenant or condition, Landlord shall be entitled to invoke any remedy available unto it under this Lease or by law, despite said forbearance or indulgence. The subsequent acceptance of rental hereunder by Landlord shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding breach by Tenant of any term, covenant or condition of this Lease, other than the failure of Tenant to pay the particular rental so accepted, regardless of Landlords knowledge of such preceding breach at the time of acceptance of such rental.
39. REMEDIES CUMULATIVE .
All remedies herein conferred upon Landlord shall be deemed cumulative and no one exclusive of the other or of any other remedy conferred by law.
40. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION .
So long as the applicable policy is not affected and the cost thereof is not increased thereby each of the parties hereto does hereby waive its entire right of recovery against the other for any damages caused by an occurrence insured against by such party and the rights of any insurance carrier are to be subrogated to the rights of the insured under the applicable policy.
41. BURGLAR ALARM .
A burglar alarm system may be installed by Tenant only in accordance with plans and specifications approved in writing by Landlord prior to installation.
42. PRO RATA COSTS .
The percentage for taxes, insurance and utilities costs as set forth in this Lease shall be determined by using percentage set forth in Section 1.7.
43. LATE CHARGES .
IT IS AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO THAT LATE PAYMENT BY TENANT OF RENT OR OTHER SUMS DUE HEREUNDER WILL CAUSE LANDLORD TO INCUR COSTS NOT CONTEMPLATED BY THIS LEASE AND THAT IN THE EVENT OF ANY SUCH DEFAULT BY TENANT (i) IT WOULD BE IMPRACTICABLE OR EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE AND FIX THE ACTUAL DAMAGES SUFFERED BY LANDLORD AND (ii) THE CHARGES HEREINBELOW SET FORTH ARE A REASONABLE ESTIMATE OF LANDLORDS DAMAGES, SHOULD LANDLORD FAIL TO RECEIVE WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS AFTER THE DUE DATE THEREOF ANY PAYMENT OF MONTHLY FIXED RENTAL, OR AMOUNTS DUE LANDLORD FROM TENANT WITH RESPECT TO REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, TENANT
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AGREES TO PAY LANDLORD FORTHWITH A LATE CHARGE FOR EACH SUCH LATE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT EQUAL TO FIVE PER CENT (5%) OF THE PAYMENT WHICH WAS NOT TIMELY MADE, SHOULD LANDLORD FAIL TO RECEIVE WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS AFTER THE DUE DATE THE RENT OR ANY OTHER PAYMENTS REQUIRED THEREIN, TENANT AGREES TO PAY LANDLORD AN ADDITIONAL LATE PAYMENT OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) PER DAY UNTIL SUCH PAYMENT DUE HAS BEEN SATISFIED.
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44. CONDITIONS.
It is agreed between the parties hereto that all the agreements herein contained on the part of Tenant, whether technically covenants or conditions, shall be deemed to be conditions at the option of the Landlord, conferring upon Landlord, in the event of breach of any said agreements, the right to terminate this Lease.
45. NOTICES .
Any notice required hereunder or by law to be served upon either of the parties hereto shall be sufficiently served if served personally upon Landlord or Tenant at its premises or by sending the same via overnight courier, addressed to said office of Landlord, in the instance of Landlord, and to the Premises, in the instance of Tenant, or to such other address designated in Section 1.12 hereon or as may be from time to time furnished in writing by Landlord to Tenant, or by Tenant to Landlord.
46. CALIFORNIA LAW .
This Lease shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
47. INVALIDITY .
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Lease shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of this Lease.
48. LANDLORD AND TENANT .
The words Landlord and Tenant as used herein shall include the plural as well as the singular and the neuter shall include the masculine and feminine genders and if there be more than one tenant, the obligation hereunder imposed upon the Tenant shall be joint and several.
49. CAPTIONS .
The captions of this Lease are for convenience only and are not a part of this Lease and do not in any way limit or amplify the terms and provisions of this Lease.
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50. TIME .
Time is of the essence of this Lease and each and all of its provisions.
51. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS .
This Lease shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the respective parties hereto, always providing that nothing in this Section contained shall impair any of the provisions hereinabove set forth inhibiting assignment without the prior written consent of Landlord.
52. TENANT IMPROVEMENTS .
Tenant has advised Landlord that it will install a direct entry to the Premises from the parking lot prior to opening for business. Landlord agrees to reimburse Tenant for up to Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) for its costs upon receipt by Landlord of copies of paid invoices for such work, certified by Tenant as true and correct. Additionally, Tenant may, at its sole option, install teller counters, a night depository and up to two through the wall ATMs in the Premises.
Tenant shall not create, nor shall he permit any liens to be placed against Landlords property and Tenant hereby specifically agrees to and shall hold Landlord harmless against any and all liability which shall include, without limitation thereto, all costs, damages, interest and attorneys fees expended or incurred by Landlord in the event of Tenants violation hereof, and any such violation by Tenant shall be deemed to be a material breach of this Lease.
53. OPTION TO EXTEND TERM .
Landlord hereby grants to Tenant the option (the Option) to extend the initial Term (the Initial Term) for two (2) periods of five (5) years each (the Option Term), upon and, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Section 53. The Option shall be exercised, if at all, by written notice to Landlord on or before the date that is six (6) months prior to the Expiration Date of the Initial Term or termination of the first option period, as the case may be. In the event Tenant exercises the Option, each of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease shall apply during the applicable Option Term as though the Expiration Date of the Option Term was the date originally set forth herein as the Expiration Date of the Initial Term, except that the Rent to be paid during the Option Term shall be increased as set forth in Section 1.5. Anything contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding, if Tenant is in material default under any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Lease either at the time Tenant exercises the Option or at any time thereafter prior to the Commencement Date of the Option Term, Landlord shall have, in addition to all of Landlords other rights and remedies provided in this Lease, the right to terminate the Option upon notice to Tenant, in which event the Expiration Date of this Lease shall be and remain the Expiration Date of the Initial Term.
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54. CONTINGENCIES .
The effectiveness of this lease is contingent upon the removal by tenant within 75 days of the following contingencies in writing to Landlord:
(1) Approval of Tenants Board of Directors and regulators to operate a branch office at the Premise.
The effectiveness of this lease is contingent upon the removal by tenant within 60 days of the following contingencies in writing to Landlord:
(1) Determination by Tenant that a banking office and ATMs may be legally operated in the Premises space; and
(2) Approval of the government official to install the Direct Entry between the parking lot and the proposed space; and
(3) Tenants approval of the operating expenses budget (NNN expenses), to be provided by Landlord within 15 days of signing the lease.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
LANDLORD: | ||
By: |
/s/ Michael K. Park, |
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MICHAEL K. PARK, M.D. | ||
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NARA BANK | ||
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/s/ Alvin D. Kang |
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EXP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER |
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Oakland Lease Review
This LEASE is made as of the 28 th day of September, 2005, by and between MICHAEL PARK, M.D. (hereinafter referred to as Landlord) and NARA BANK (hereinafter referred to as Tenant) in accordance with the following terms and conditions:
1.12 | NOTICE ADDRESS . Landlord: 1940 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612; Tenant: Nara Bank, 3701 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 220, Los Angeles, CA, Attention Alvin D. Kang, Chief Financial Officer (Section 46). |
1.13 | RENEWAL OPTIONS . Provided Tenant is in full compliance with all terms and conditions of Lease, Landlord grants to Tenant an Option to extend the term of the Lease for two (2) Five (5) year periods. The rent due upon exercise of the renewal option shall increase at the rate of three percent (3%) per annum over the prior years rent. Each Option to Extend shall be exercised by Tenant giving written notice of its intent to extend to Lease to Landlord within six (6) months prior to the expiration of initial Lease term, or first option period, as the case may be. (Section 53) |
1.6 PARKING . Ten (10) parking spaces nearest to the entry to the Premises, not including handicapped parking, shall be marked for the exclusive use by Tenants customers, which use shall apply during Tenants operating hours. Additionally, Tenant shall have the use of then (10) additional parking spaces for its employees in the Premises parking lot. Tenant shall pay Landlord an additional $1,500 per month for the ten reserved spaces and $1000 per month for the additional spaces.
TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS .
8.3 | In the event Landlord contests any real estate taxes or assessments levied or assessed during the term hereof upon or against said building and/or land. Landlord will give Tenant prior notice of the plan and/or approximation of the costs of such a contest and give Tenant an option to either pay unto Landlord the percentage set forth in Section 1.7 hereof of all costs incurred by Landlord in connection with the contest, or pay the real estate taxes or assessments levied or assessed during the term hereof in accordance with the percentage set forth in Section 1.7 and forego participating in the contest. |
8.4 | Landlord shall have the right to bill Tenant for any amount payable by Tenant to Landlord under this Section in periodic installments, from time to time, but not more often than monthly. In the event the amount of the real estate taxes and assessments for any fiscal tax year upon or against the Building and the land underlying the Building has not been made known to Landlord by the assessor at the time of billing, Landlord shall have the right to estimate the amount thereof, provided that Landlord informs Tenant of the method used to arrive at the estimate to the Tenant, and to base its billing to Tenant upon said estimated amount and in such event Landlord agrees to adjust such billing when the actual amount of such real estate taxes and assessments is made known to Landlord by the assessor. In the event the estimate of the real estate taxes and assessments is greater than the actual amount of taxes and assessments for a given fiscal year, Landlord agrees to provide to Tenant a refund equal to the estimate amount that Tenant had already paid to Landlord less the actual amount of the real estate taxes and assessments within ten (10) days after Landlord receives notice of the actual amount of real estate taxes and assessments. Similarly, in the event the estimate of the real estate taxes and assessment is less than the actual amount of taxes and assessments for a given fiscal year, Tenant agrees to provide to Landlord an additional payment equal to the actual amount of real estate taxes and assessments less the estimate amount that Tenant had already paid to Landlord within ten (10) days after Landlord receives notice of the actual amount of real estate taxes and assessments . The failure of Tenant to pay amount payable to Landlord under this Section within ten (10) days after receipt by Tenant from the Landlord of a bill therefore shall carry with it the same consequences as failure to pay any installment of rental. |
9. FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT .
Tenant agrees to provide, install and maintain in the Premises, at its own cost and expense, all suitable furniture, fixtures, equipment and other personal property reasonably required for the conduct of Tenants business therein in a good and businesslike manner in accordance with plans and specifications provided to Landlord prior to installation.
13. | Tenant agrees that it will not assign this Lease or any interest herein (and in the event that there shall be more than one tenant, it is agreed that no tenant shall assign its interest to the other), or mortgage or hypothecate this Lease or any interest herein, or sublet the Premises in whole or in part, or enter into license or concession agreements, without the written consent of Landlord having been first had and obtained. Consent to any of the foregoing prohibited acts shall apply only in the given instance and a further like act by Tenant or its assignee or subtenant shall require a further written consent, however, Landlord agrees that in every instance Landlord will not unreasonably withhold consent. If Tenant is a corporation, an assignment to an entity which is wholly owned by Tenant or the guarantor shall not be considered a prohibited assignment. |
17. INDEMNIFICATION .
Tenant agrees to hold and save Landlord harmless from and defend Landlord against any and all loss or damage which may be occasioned to any property of any and all kinds or character, whether belonging to Tenant or any other person or persons whomsoever, in or upon the premises, howsoever occasioned, and further agrees to hold and save Landlord harmless from and defend Landlord against any and all loss or damage or claim therefore arising from personal injuries received by or death caused to any person or persons whomsoever, including Tenant, in or upon the Premises, occasioned by the wrongful or negligent act of Tenant, his employees or servants.
18. REPAIRS
Tenant agrees to keep the Premises, each and every part thereof, and any and all appurtenances thereto save the roof and exterior walls (excepting therefrom the interior faces thereof, any glazing, show windows, doors and other entrances, frames for any of the foregoing and storefronts) and likewise including said excepted items, in good condition and repair during the term of the Lease, ordinary wear and tear alone excepted, hereby expressly waiving all rights to make repairs as the expense of Landlord as provided for in any statute or law in effect at the time of execution of this Lease or any amendment thereof or any other statute or law which may be hereafter passed during the term of this Lease, and agrees upon the expiration of the term of this Lease or sooner termination hereof to surrender unto Landlord the premises in the same condition as received and improved by Tenant, ordinary wear and tear and damage thereto by fire, earthquake, act of God or the elements alone excepted. If Tenant fails to make said repairs in a reasonable time period and manner, Landlord may make said repairs at Tenants expense, provided that Landlord gives Tenant ten (10) days notice before the start of making repairs and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord within ten (10) days after receipt by Tenant of a bill therefore, including a charge equal to five percent (5%) of cost for overhead.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord shall deliver the Premises in a clean broom swept condition, free of all hazardous materials and in safe and tenantable condition. Landlord shall be responsible for the repair of latent defects, if any, in the structure of the Building.
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21. ENTRY BY LANDLORD .
Landlord reserves and shall at any and all times, after giving reasonable advance notice to the Tenant, during business hours have the right to enter the Premises to inspect the same to submit them not a prospective purchaser or tenant, to post notices of nonresponsibility, and to alter or repair the Building, or add thereof, without abatement of rent, and may for that purpose erect scaffolding and other necessary structures where reasonably required by the character of the work to be performed, always providing the entrance to the Premises shall not be blocked thereby, and,
22. COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS
Tenant agrees that it will comply with and conform to all laws and ordinances Municipal, State and Federal, and any and all lawful requirements and orders of any properly constituted Municipal, State or Federal Board of Authority, present or future, in anywise relating to the condition, use or occupancy of the Premises throughout the entire term of this Lease and to the perfect exoneration from liability of Landlord. Landlord agrees that the Premises comply with and conform to all laws and ordinances Municipal, State and Federal, and any and all lawful requirements and orders of any properly constituted Municipal, State or Federal Board of Authority, present or future, in anywise relating to the condition, use or occupancy of the Premises on the commencement date and that Landlord will be solely responsible for any violations of such laws and ordinances if the violations occurred prior to the commencement date or was caused by an act or omission of the Landlord. The judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction or the admission of Tenant in any action or proceeding against Tenant, whether Landlord be a party thereto or not, that Tenant has violated any such law, ordinance, requirement or order in the use of the premises, shall be conclusive of that fact as between Landlord and Tenant.
It is acknowledged that Premises, at time of original occupancy by Tenant, was in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Landlord is responsible for ADA construction compliance in all public or common areas of the building. Tenant is responsible for compliance with the ADA, its supporting regulations, and all similar Federal, state or local laws, regulations and ordinances relating to removal of barriers within the workplace, i.e. arrangement of interior furnishings and access within the Premises, and any improvements installed by Tenant. If Landlords consent would be required for alterations to bring the Premises into compliance, Landlord agrees not to unreasonably withhold its consent.
24. DEFAULT .
24.1 Tenant agrees that should Tenant fail to pay any part of the rental herein reserved or any other sum required by Tenant to be paid to Landlord for a period of five (5) days
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after written notice thereof by Landlord to Tenant, or should Tenant default in the performance of any other covenants or conditions on Tenants part herein contained (except those contained in Sections 10, 13, 14, 16, 30 and 31 hereof) and such default is not cured within thirty (30) days, then if Tenant does not commence within said thirty (30) day period to cure said default and cure the same with all reasonable dispatch, or should Tenant default in the performance of any of the material covenants or material conditions contained in said excepted Sections. . . .
43. LATE CHARGES .
IT IS AGREED . . . . SHOULD LANDLORD FAIL TO RECEIVE WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS AFTER THE DUE DATE THE RENT OR ANY OTHER PAYMENTS REQUIRED THEREIN, THE TENANT AGREES TO PAY LANDLORD AN ADDITIONAL LATE PAYMENT OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) PER DAY UNTIL SUCH PAYMENT DUE HAS BEEN SATISFIED.
54. CONTINGENCIES .
The effective of this lease is contingent upon the removal by tenant within 75 days of the following contingencies in writing to Landlord:
(a) | Approval of Tenants Board of Directors and regulators to operate a branch office at the Premise |
The effectiveness of this lease is contingent upon the removal by tenant within 60 days of the following contingencies in writing to Landlord:
(a) | Determination by Tenant that a banking office and ATMs may be legally operated in the Premises space; and |
(b) | Approval of the government official to install the Direct Entry between the parking lot and the proposed space; and |
(c) | Tenants approval of the operating expenses budget (NNN expenses), to be provided by Landlord within 15 days of signing the lease. |
Other Notes:
8. TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS .
8.1 The last line of this paragraph mentions Varlow Building.- Make sure this is correct name of the building.
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Ho Yang, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Nara Bancorp, Inc. (the Company); |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report; |
4. | The Companys other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and we have: |
a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared; |
b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
d) | Disclosed in this report any changes in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
5. | The Companys other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Companys auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Companys ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal controls over financial reporting. |
Dated: November 9, 2005
/s/ Ho Yang |
Ho Yang |
President and Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Alvin D. Kang, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Nara Bancorp, Inc. (the Company); |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report; |
4. | The Companys other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and we have: |
a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared; |
b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
d) | Disclosed in this report any changes in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; |
5. | The Companys other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Companys auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Companys ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal controls over financial reporting. |
Date: November 9, 2005
/s/ Alvin D. Kan g |
Alvin D. Kang |
Executive Vice President and |
Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT 32.1
In connection with the periodic report of Nara Bancorp, Inc. (the Company) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Report), I, Ho Yang, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, hereby certify as of the date hereof, solely for purposes of Title 18, Chapter 63, Section 1350 of the United States Code, that to the best of my knowledge:
(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company at the dates and for the periods indicated.
This Certification has not been, and shall not be deemed, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Dated: November 9, 2005
/s/ Ho Yang |
Ho Yang |
President and Chief Executive Officer |
EXHIBIT 32.2
In connection with the periodic report of Nara Bancorp, Inc. (the Company) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Report), I, Alvin D, Kang, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, hereby certify as of the date hereof, solely for purposes of Title 18, Chapter 63, Section 1350 of the United States Code, that to the best of my knowledge:
(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company at the dates and for the periods indicated.
This Certification has not been, and shall not be deemed, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Dated: November 9, 2005
/s/ Alvin D. Kang |
Alvin D. Kang |
Executive Vice President and |
Chief Financial Officer |