Filed by Humboldt Bancorp Pursuant
to Rule 425 under the
Securities Act of 1933 and
deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: Humboldt Bancorp
Commission File No.: 0-27784
Thursday, October 19, 2000
Company Press Release
Source: Humboldt Bancorp
Humboldt Bancorp Announces Third Quarter Income Up 99%
Eureka, CA. Humboldt Bancorp (the Company) (NASDAQ: HBEK) announced third
quarter net income of $2,181,000, up 99.0% from $1,096,000 during the same
period last year. Earnings per share (diluted) were $.36 compared to $.20 in
1999. Return on average equity was 18.90%.
For the nine months ending September 30, 2000, earnings totaled $5,020,000
compared to $3,190,000 for the same period in 1999, a 57.4% increase. Company
assets currently stand at over $592 million.
According to Theodore S. Mason, Humboldt Bancorp President & CEO, earnings
growth over 1999 can be attributed to increases throughout the Company's
subsidiaries. In addition to continued strong core earnings at Humboldt Bank,
which includes a new branch in Henderson Center - Eureka, Capitol Valley Bank in
Roseville contributed to company performance, enjoying its first full profitable
quarter since opening in March 1999. Napa-based Capitol Thrift & Loan
Association, acquired by the Company in April 2000, also contributed to the
earnings performance with a third quarter income of over $364,000. The Capitol
Thrift data processing system conversion is expected to occur in early November.
"We are very pleased to report such a substantial increase in earnings last
quarter," Mason stated. "As we mature into our diversified financial holding
company structure, we continue to focus on improving our efficiency ratio as
well as on growing deposits, loans, and assets, while providing a very favorable
return to our shareholders. As we near the end of 2000, we expect to achieve our
financial goals for the year and look forward to continued emphasis on growth
and profitability in the future."
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As of September 30, 2000, bank deposits were up $138 million to nearly $517
million, a 36.5% increase from year-end 1999. The Company's loan portfolio
currently stands at $389 million. During the third quarter, $352,000 was
expensed as a reserve for Loan Losses.
Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets were 0.73%, compared to 0.27%
for the same period last year. Delinquent loans as a percent of total loans were
1.15%, compared to 1.07% last year. The increases (expected and budgeted) were
the result of the Capitol Thrift & Loan Association acquisition (acquired
4/7/00) and the integration of that organization's loans into Humboldt Bancorp's
financial statements.
In September, Humboldt Bancorp announced the signing of a definitive agreement
with Tehama Bancorp (OTCBB:THMB), headquartered in Red Bluff, California,
whereby Tehama would merge into Humboldt. Tehama Bank, the wholly owned
subsidiary of Tehama Bancorp, will become a separate subsidiary of Humboldt
Bancorp. Tehama Bank operates six branches in four counties. The merger is
expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2001, subject to regulatory
and shareholder approval.
Humboldt Bancorp is a California bank holding company established in 1996 with
Humboldt Bank as its principal subsidiary. Founded in 1989, Humboldt Bank has
ten branches in Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino counties. Other subsidiaries
include Capitol Valley Bank, a community bank with one branch in Roseville;
Bancorp Financial Services, Inc., a small-ticket leasing company in Sacramento
that is owned in partnership with Tehama Bancorp; and Capitol Thrift & Loan
Association, a licensed industrial loan company headquartered in Napa with eight
branches throughout California. Humboldt Bancorp currently employs 440
individuals. The Company's award-winning web site is located at
www.humboldtbank.com.
Contact: Theodore S. Mason, Humboldt Bancorp, Inc.
(707) 444-6101, [email protected]
This release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks
and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties may include but are not
necessarily limited to fluctuations in interest rates, inflation, government
regulations and general economic conditions, and competition within the business
areas in which the Company is conducting its operations, including the real
estate market in California and other factors beyond the Company's control. Such
risks and uncertainties could cause results for subsequent interim periods or
for the entire year to differ materially from those indicated. For a discussion
of factors, which could cause results to differ, please see the Company's
reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission and the Company's press releases. Readers should not place undue
reliance on the forward-looking statements, which reflect management's view only
as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise
these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
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Additional Information and Where to Find It: It is expected that Humboldt
Bancorp will file a Registration Statement on SEC Form S-4, and Humboldt and
Tehama will file a Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus with the SEC in connection
with the merger, and that Humboldt and Tehama will mail a Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus to stockholders of Humboldt and Tehama containing
information about the merger. Investors and security holders are urged to read
the Registration Statement and the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus carefully
when they are available. The Registration Statement and the Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus will contain important information about Humboldt, Tehama,
the merger, the persons soliciting proxies relating to the merger, their
interests in the merger, and related matters. Investors and security holders
will be able to obtain free copies of these documents through the web site
maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. When available, free copies of the
Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and these other documents may also be obtained
from Humboldt by mail to Humboldt Bancorp, P.O. Box 1007, Eureka, California,
95502, attention: Investor Relations, telephone, (707)445-3233.
In addition to the Registration Statement and the Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus, Humboldt and Tehama file annual, quarterly, and special
reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. You may read and
copy any reports, statement, or other information filed by Humboldt or Tehama at
the SEC public reference rooms in New York, New York, and Chicago, Illinois.
Please call the SEC at (800) SEC-0330 for further information on the public
reference rooms. Humboldt's and Tehama's filings with the SEC are also available
to the public from commercial document-retrieval services and at the web site
maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.
Participants in Solicitation: Humboldt, its directors, executive officers, and
certain other members of management and employees may be soliciting proxies from
Humboldt stockholders in favor of the issuance of common stock in the merger.
HUMBOLDT BANCORP
(dollars in thousands except per share data)
(unaudited)
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For the nine months For the three months
ended September 30, % ended September 30, %
2000 1999 Change 2000 1999 Change
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Income Statement Data
Interest income $30,694 $17,844 72.0% $12,013 $ 6,338 89.5%
Interest expense $12,442 $ 5,635 120.8% $ 5,133 $ 2,054 149.9%
Net interest income $18,252 $12,209 49.5% $ 6,880 $ 4,284 60.6%
Loan loss provision $ 1,602 $ 697 129.8% $ 352 $ 191 84.3%
Net Interest income
after loan loss $16,650 $11,512 44.6% $ 6,528 $ 4,093 59.5%
provision
Noninterest income $20,971 $13,792 52.1% $ 7,194 $ 5,130 40.2%
Noninterest expense $30,120 $20,577 46.4% $10,419 $ 7,615 36.8%
Income before income taxes $ 7,501 $ 4,727 58.7% $ 3,303 $ 1,608 105.4%
Provision for income taxes $ 2,481 $ 1,537 61.4% $ 1,122 $ 512 119.1%
Net income $ 5,020 $ 3,190 57.4% $ 2,181 $ 1,096 99.0%
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Balance Sheet Data ( at period end) September December 31, September 30, September 30,
30, 2000 1999 2000 1999
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Investment securities $100,421 $115,360 -12.9% $100,421 $106,210 -5.5%
Federal Funds Sold $ 35,395 $ 21,375 65.6% $ 35,395 $ 56,145 -37.0%
Loans, gross $389,168 $228,476 70.3% $389,168 $206,337 88.6%
Loans, net $382,982 $225,122 70.1% $382,982 $203,098 88.6%
Total assets $592,225 $423,649 39.8% $592,225 $419,167 41.3%
Total deposits $516,925 $378,630 36.5% $516,925 $375,815 37.5%
Total shareholders' equity $ 46,985 $ 34,139 37.6% $ 46,985 $ 32,816 43.2%
Book value per common share $ 7.94 $ 6.56 21.1% $ 7.94 $ 6.32 25.7%
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For the nine months For the three months
ended September 30, % ended September 30, %
2000 1999 Change 2000 1999 Change
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Share Data (a)
Basic earning per common share 0.88 0.64 37.8% 0.38 0.22 74.2%
Diluted earnings per common share 0.82 0.58 40.2% 0.36 0.20 77.2%
Basic average shares outstanding 5,701,720 4,992,488 14.2% 5,701,720 4,992,488 14.2%
Fully diluted average shares 6,139,131 5,467,763 12.3% 6,139,131 5,467,763 12.3%
outstanding
Average shareholders' equity to average 8.09% 8.62% -6.1% 7.92% 8.39% -5.7%
assets
Selected Ratios
Return on average
total shareholders' 15.98% 14.45% 10.6% 18.90% 14.14% 33.6%
equity
Return on average total assets 1.29% 1.24% 3.9% 1.50% 1.19% 26.0%
Net interest spread 4.29% 4.49% -4.5% 4.35% 4.44% -2.0%
Net interest margin 5.34% 5.56% -3.9% 5.34% 5.36% -0.4%
Efficiency ratio (b) 76.79% 79.14% -3.0% 74.03% 80.89% -8.5%
Asset Quality Ratios
Loan Loss Reserve $ 6,186 $ 3,239 91.0% $ 6,186 $ 3,239 91.0%
Reserve to ending total loans 1.59% 1.57% 1.3% 1.59% 1.57% 1.3%
Non-performing Assets (c) 4,341 1,116 289.0% 4,341 1,116 289.0%
Non-performing Assets to Total Assets 0.73% 0.27% 175.3% 0.73% 0.27% 175.3%
Delinquent >30 to total loans 1.15% 1.07% 7.6% 1.15% 1.07% 7.6%
Net Charge off $ 770 $ 513 50.1% $ 318 $ 241 32.0%
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Notes:
(a) Adjusted to reflect a five-for-two stock split in 1999, 10% stock dividend
declared in January 2000.
(b) Efficiency ratio is noninterest expense divided by (net interest income +
noninterest income).
(c) Nonperforming assets consist of loans contractually past due > 90 days,
nonaccrual loans, and OREO.
Total Shares Outstanding 5,916,343 5,193,497
09/30/00 09/30/99
