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

                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) -- December 2, 1996


                                 MONARCH BANCORP
                                 ---------------
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         CALIFORNIA                  0-13551               95-3863296
         ----------                  -------               ----------
(Name or other jurisdiction        (Commission              (IRS Employer
    of incorporation)              File Number)            Identification No.)



30000 TOWN CENTER DRIVE, LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA                              92667
- ------------------------------------------                              -----
 (Address of principal executive officer)                             (Zip Code)


(Registrants' telephone number, including area code) -- (714) 495-3300
                                                        --------------


                                       NA
                                       --
         (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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On September 30, 1996, Monarch Bancorp (the "Company") completed the 
acquisition of Western Bank ("Western"), Los Angeles, California in which 
Western became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The 8-K filed on October 3, 1996 did not include the required financial 
schedules for Item 7, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.  This filing 
completes Item 7 and should be read in conjunction with the 8-K referenced 
above.

ITEM 7.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(c) Exhibits

     23.1      Consent of Ernst & Young, LLP

     99.1      Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements (unaudited)

     99.2      Consolidated Financial Statements, Western Bank, December 31,
               1995 and 1994 with Report of Independent Auditors

     99.3      Consolidated Financial Statements, Western Bank, December 31,
               1994 and 1993 with Report of Independent Auditors

     99.4      Consolidated Financial Statements, Western Bank, June 30, 1996
               and 1995 (unaudited)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the Registrant 
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned 
hereunto duly authorized.

                                           MONARCH BANCORP

Dated: December 2, 1996                    By:  /s/ Arnold C. Hahn
                                               -----------------------------
                                                Arnold C. Hahn
                                                Executive Vice President and
                                                  Chief Financial Officer

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                                                                   EXHIBIT 23.1

                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTS


We consent to the use of our report dated January 22, 1996, in the Form 8K of 
Monarch Bancorp dated October 3, 1996, and as amended on December 2, 1996.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG

Los Angeles, California
December 2, 1996







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                                  Exhibit 99.1

                        Monarch Bancorp and Western Bank
                    Pro Forma Combined Financial Information

                                   (Unaudited)

On September 30, 1996, Monarch Bancorp (the "Company") acquired Western Bank
("Western").  The purchase price of Western was approximately $66.6 million and
was paid entirely in cash.

The following unaudited pro forma combined statements of income were prepared in
connection with the acquisition of Western and give effect to the adjustments
described in the accompanying notes. The acquisition was accounted for as a
purchase.



The unaudited pro forma combined statement of income for the nine month period
ended September 30, 1996 is based on the consolidated statement of income for
the Company for the nine month period ended September 30, 1996 and the
consolidated statement of income for Western for the nine month period ended
September 30, 1996.  The pro forma adjustments to income and expense are the net
result of pro forma amounts that assume a January 1, 1996 acquisition date.

The unaudited pro forma combined statement of income for the twelve month period
ended December 31, 1995 is based on the consolidated statement of income for the
Company for the twelve month period ended December 31, 1995 and the consolidated
statement of income for Western for the twelve month period ended December 31,
1995.  The pro forma adjustments to income and expense are the net result of pro
forma amounts that assume a January 1, 1995 acquisition date.

The unaudited pro forma combined statements of income do not reflect the
anticipated cost savings or revenue enhancements.

These unaudited pro forma combined statements of income and the accompanying
notes should be read in conjunction with and are qualified in their entirety by
the consolidated financial statements, including the accompanying notes, of the
Company in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995,
and in its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30,
1996.  These unaudited pro forma combined statements of income and the
accompanying notes should also be read in conjunction with and are qualified in
their entirety by the consolidated financial statements, including the
accompanying notes, of Western in its Annual Reports for the years ended
December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 (see Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3 to this 8-K) and by
the Western financial statements for the six month period ended June 30, 1996
(unaudited) attached to this 8-K as exhibit 99.4.

The pro forma data are presented for comparative purposes only and are not
necessarily indicative of the combined results of operations in the future.  The
pro forma data are also not necessarily indicative of the combined results of
operations which


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would have been realized had the acquisition been in effect during the periods
for which the pro forma financial statements are presented.  In addition, this
Form 8-K includes forward-looking statements that involve inherent risks and
uncertainties.  The Company cautions readers that a number of important factors
could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-
looking statements.  Those factors include fluctuations in interest rates,
inflation, government regulations, the progress of integrating Western and
economic conditions and competition in the geographic and business areas in
which the Company conducts its operations.


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                        MONARCH BANCORP AND WESTERN BANK
                     PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                    FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 (A)
                                   (UNAUDITED)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

(000's omitted, except per share data)

                                                       HISTORICAL
                                                ----------------------
                                                                                 PRO FORMA     PRO FORMA
                                                  MONARCH     WESTERN           ADJUSTMENTS    COMBINED
                                                -----------  ---------         --------------------------
<S>                                             <C>          <C>               <C>             <C>
INTEREST AND LOAN FEE INCOME:
     Investment securities                      $   3,054    $  7,292          $   (344) (B)   $ 10,002
     Federal funds sold                               376         671                             1,047
     Loans and leases                               1,061      18,553                 2  (C)     19,616
                                                ---------    --------          ---------       --------
                        TOTAL INTEREST INCOME       4,491      26,516              (342)         30,665

INTEREST EXPENSE:
     Deposits                                       1,285       6,529                 8  (D)      7,822
     Borrowings                                         1                           825  (E)        826
                                                ---------    --------          ---------       --------
                       TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE       1,286       6,529               833           8,648

                                                ---------    --------          ---------       --------
NET INTEREST INCOME                                 3,205      19,987            (1,175)         22,017

     Less:  provision for loan losses                 425         710                             1,135

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION             ---------    --------          ---------       --------
FOR LOAN LOSSES                                     2,780      19,277            (1,175)         20,882

NON-INTEREST INCOME
     Service charges on deposits accounts             213         785                               998
     Temporary overdraft charges & NSF fees           293         434                               727
     Data processing income                            70                                            70
     Other service charge and fee income               20         423                               443
     Gain on sale of mortgage loans                               303                               303
     Loan servicing fees                                          387                               387
     Other income                                     337       1,173                             1,510
                                                ---------    --------          ---------       --------
                    TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME         933       3,505                 -           4,438

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
     Salaries and benefits                          1,657       7,308                             8,965
     Premises and furniture, fixtures and
       equipment                                    1,423       1,537                             2,960
     Advertising, marketing and business
       development                                    116         513                               629
     Data processing                                              829                               829
     Other real estate owned                           62         825                               887
     Professional services                            260       1,202                             1,462
     Amortization of goodwill                                                     1,944  (F)      1,944
     Other                                              7       3,161                             3,168
                                                ---------    --------          ---------       --------
                   TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE       3,525      15,375             1,944          20,844

                                                ---------    --------          ---------       --------
Income before provision for taxes                     188       7,407            (3,119)          4,476
Provision for taxes                                  (496)      3,114              (474)          2,144
                                                ---------    --------          ---------       --------
         NET INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR TAXES   $     684    $  4,293          $ (2,645)       $  2,332
                                                ---------    --------          ---------       --------
                                                ---------    --------          ---------       --------

PER SHARE INFORMATION
     Number of shares (weighted average)                                                     34,374,821
     Income per share (dollars)                                                                $   0.07
</TABLE>


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                        MONARCH BANCORP AND WESTERN BANK
                     PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 (A)
                                   (UNAUDITED)

(000's omitted, except per share data)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                HISTORICAL
                                                         -----------------------        PRO FORMA          PRO FORMA
                                                         MONARCH         WESTERN       ADJUSTMENTS         COMBINED
                                                         --------       --------       -----------------------------
<S>                                                     <C>            <C>            <C>               <C>
INTEREST AND LOAN FEE INCOME:
     Investment securities                              $   1,359      $   6,078      $   (266)  (B)     $     7,171
     Federal funds sold                                       333            266                                599
     Loans and leases                                       2,521         14,851             2   (C)         17,374
                                                         --------       --------        -------            --------
                              TOTAL INTEREST INCOME         4,213         21,195          (264)              25,144

INTEREST EXPENSE:
     Deposits                                               1,297          6,203             6   (D)          7,506
     Borrowings                                                 -            319           619   (E)            938
                                                         --------       --------        -------            --------
                             TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE         1,297          6,522           625                8,444

                                                         --------       --------        -------            --------
NET INTEREST INCOME                                         2,916         14,673          (889)              16,700

     Less:  provision for loan losses                         165              -                                165

                                                         --------       --------        -------            --------
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES         2,751         14,673          (889)              16,535

NON-INTEREST INCOME
     Service charges on deposits accounts                     169            239                                408
     Temporary overdraft charges & NSF fees                   204            281                                485
     Data processing income                                    63                                                63
     Other service charge and fee income                       56            408                                464
     Other income                                              14            196                                210
                                                         --------       --------        -------            --------
                          TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME           506          1,124             -                1,630

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
     Salaries and benefits                                  1,159          5,186                              6,345
     Premises and furniture, fixtures and equipment           882          1,167                              2,049
     Advertising, marketing and business development          102            319                                421
     Data processing                                                         626                                626
     Other real estate owned                                    9            541                                550
     Professional services                                    406            745                              1,151
     Amortization of goodwill                                                            1,458   (F)          1,458
     Other                                                    195          1,237                              1,432
                                                         --------       --------        -------            --------
                         TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE         2,753          9,821         1,458               14,032

                                                         --------       --------        -------            --------
Income before provision for taxes                             504          5,976        (2,347)               4,133
Provision for taxes                                           199          2,480          (356)               2,323
                                                         --------       --------        -------            --------
         NET INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR TAXES           $     305      $   3,496       $(1,991)         $     1,810
                                                         --------       --------        -------            --------
                                                         --------       --------        -------            --------

PER SHARE INFORMATION
     Number of shares (weighted average)                                                                 34,374,821
     Income per share (dollars)                                                                         $      0.05
</TABLE>


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                           Monarch Bancorp and Western
                Notes to Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements

                                   (Unaudited)

NOTE A:  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The unaudited pro forma combined statements of income for the twelve months 
ended December 31, 1995 are presented as if the acquisition had become 
effective on January 1, 1995.  The unaudited pro forma combined statements of 
income for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 are presented as if the 
acquisition had become effective January 1, 1996.

The pro forma combined statement of income for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996 combines the individual historical results of operations of
the Company and Western for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 after
giving effect to the amortization of purchase accounting adjustments and nine
month's interest expense on the acquisition debt. The pro forma purchase
accounting adjustments for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 represent
the amortization that would have taken place from the beginning of the period.

The pro forma combined statement of income for the year ended December 31, 1995
combines the individual historical results of operations of the Company and
Western for the year ended December 31, 1995 after giving effect to the
amortization of purchase accounting adjustments and one year's interest expense
on the acquisition debt. The pro forma purchase accounting adjustments for the
twelve months ended December 31, 1996 represent the amortization that would have
taken place from the beginning of the period.

The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase.  Under this method of 
accounting, assets and liabilities of Western are adjusted to their estimated 
fair value and combined with the recorded book values of the assets and 
liabilities of the Company.  Applicable income tax effects of such 
adjustments are included as a component of the Company's net deferred tax 
asset with a corresponding offset to goodwill.  Such asset and liability 
values are reflected in the Company's September 30, 1996 unaudited 
consolidated balance sheet included in the financial information for the 
quarter ended September 30, 1996, filed on Form 10-Q.

NOTE B:  INTEREST INCOME - INVESTMENT SECURITIES

Western's investment securities were recorded at their estimated fair values on
September 30, 1996.  The resulting fair value premium, which was primarily due
to changes in interest rates, has been amortized using an accelerated method to
reduce interest income based on the estimated remaining maturities of the
related investment securities which range from one month to seven years.

NOTE C:  INTEREST INCOME - LOANS

Western's loans were recorded at their estimated fair values on September 30,
1996.  The resulting fair value discount, which was primarily due to changes in
interest rates, has been amortized to increase interest income based on the 
estimated remaining maturities of the related loans which range from one 
month to ten years.


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NOTE D:  INTEREST EXPENSE - DEPOSITS

Western's deposits were recorded at their estimated fair values on September 
30, 1996.  The resulting fair value premium, which was primarily due to 
changes in interest rates, has been amortized to increase interest expense 
based on the estimated remaining maturities of the related deposits which 
range from one month to ten years.

NOTE E:  INTEREST EXPENSE - BORROWINGS

As part of the acquisition, the Company borrowed a net amount of $11 million.
This amounts represents the interest expense to be paid by the Company for
either the nine month or twelve month period at a rate of 7.5%.

NOTE F:  NON-INTEREST EXPENSE - AMORTIZATION OF GOODWILL

Goodwill of $29.2 million resulted from the acquisition.  Goodwill is
being amortized on a straight line basis over fifteen years.


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                                               Consolidated Financial Statements

                                                          Western Bank

                                                  DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994
                                             WITH REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

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                                     Western Bank

                          Consolidated Financial Statements

                              December 31, 1995 and 1994




                                       CONTENTS

Report of Independent Auditors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Consolidated Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Consolidated Statements of Income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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[LETTERHEAD]

                            Report of Independent Auditors

The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Western Bank


We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Western Bank 
as of December 31, 1995, and the related consolidated statement of 
operations, shareholders' equity and cash flows for the year then ended.  
These financial statements are the responsiblity of the Company's management. 
 Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements 
based on our audit.  The financial statements of Western Bank for the year 
ended December 31, 1994, were audited by other auditors whose report dated 
February 3, 1995, expressed an unqualified opinion on those statements.

We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing 
standards.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to 
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free 
of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, 
evidence supporting amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  An 
audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant 
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial 
statement presentation.  We believe that our audit provides a reasonable 
basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the 1995 financial statements referred to above present 
fairly in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of 
Western Bank at December 31, 1995, and the consolidated results of their 
operations and their cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with 
generally accepted accounting principles.

                                                     /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

January 22, 1996

                                                                               1

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                                     Western Bank

                             Consolidated Balance Sheets


                                                           DECEMBER 31
                                                       1995           1994
                                                 -----------------------------
ASSETS
Current Assets:
   Securities available for sale (NOTE 1 AND 2)   $ 140,133,000  $  99,827,000
   Securities held to maturity (NOTE 1 AND 2)         3,612,000      1,979,000
   Federal funds sold                                         -     25,000,000
   Loans
     (net of allowance for loan losses of
     $4,149,000 and $3,471,000 for 1995 and
     1994, respectively)
     (NOTES 1 AND 3)                                210,506,000    145,085,000
                                                  -----------------------------
Total earning assets                                354,251,000    271,891,000

Cash and noninterest earning deposits                25,437,000     30,423,000
Other real estate owned:
  (net of allowance for other real estate
  owned of $2,370,282 and $1,795,948 for
  1995 and 1994, respectively) (NOTE 1)               4,828,000      8,418,000
Premises and equipment
  (net of accumulated depreciation of
  $4,098,000 and $3,500,000 at December 31,
  1995 and 1994, respectively) (NOTES 1 AND 5)        5,324,000      4,063,000
Accrued interest receivable                           2,942,000      2,118,000
Other assets                                          4,216,000      7,911,000
                                                  -----------------------------
Total assets                                      $ 396,998,000  $ 324,824,000
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  -----------------------------


                                                                               2

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                                     Western Bank

                             Consolidated Balance Sheets

                                                           DECEMBER 31
                                                       1995           1994
                                                  -----------------------------
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
   Deposits (NOTES 1 AND 6)                       $ 340,639,000  $ 290,727,000
   FHLB advances and other borrowings                17,000,000              -
   Other liabilities (NOTE 4)                         1,814,000      3,541,000
                                                  -----------------------------
Total liabilities                                   359,453,000    294,268,000

Commitments and contingencies (NOTE 8)                        -              -
Stockholders' equity:
   Common stock - 10,000,000 shares authorized,
     no par value; issued and outstanding,
     3,543,156 and 3,219,152 shares in 1995
     and 1994, respectively                          20,511,000     17,443,000
   Retained earnings                                 17,088,000     15,853,000
   Net unrealized loss on securities
     available for sale                                (54,000)    (2,740,000)
                                                  -----------------------------
Total stockholders' equity                           37,545,000     30,556,000
                                                  -----------------------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity        $ 396,998,000  $ 324,824,000
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  -----------------------------

SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.


                                                                               3

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                                     Western Bank

                          Consolidated Statements of Income


                                                      YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
                                                       1995           1994
                                                  -----------------------------
Interest income:
   Loans and fees on loans                         $ 18,553,000   $ 16,400,000
   Securities available for sale                      7,139,000      4,101,000
   Securities held to maturity                          153,000        157,000
   Certificates of deposit                                    -          1,000
   Federal funds sold                                   671,000        832,000
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                     26,516,000     21,491,000
                                                  -----------------------------
Interest expense:
   Time deposits in denominations of $100,000
     or more                                          1,400,000        620,000
   All other deposits                                 5,129,000      3,237,000
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                      6,529,000      3,857,000
                                                  -----------------------------

Net interest income before provision for
  loan losses                                        19,987,000     17,634,000
Provision for loan losses                               710,000      1,052,000
                                                  -----------------------------
Net interest income after provision for
  loan losses                                        19,277,000     16,582,000
                                                  -----------------------------
Other income:
   Service charges on deposit accounts                  785,000        707,000
   Gain on sale of mortgage loans                       303,000              -
   Loan servicing fees                                  387,000        941,000
   Other                                              2,030,000      1,329,000
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                      3,505,000      2,977,000
                                                  -----------------------------
Other expenses:
   Salaries, wages and employee benefits              7,308,000      6,280,000
   Net occupancy                                      1,126,000      1,363,000
   Furniture and equipment                              411,000        370,000
   Other (NOTE 11)                                    6,530,000      7,505,000
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                     15,375,000     15,518,000
                                                  -----------------------------

Income from continuing operations before
  income taxes                                        7,407,000      4,041,000
                                                  -----------------------------

Provision (benefit) for income taxes (NOTE 7):
   Current                                            3,082,000      1,892,000
   Deferred                                              32,000       (297,000)
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                      3,114,000      1,595,000
                                                  -----------------------------

Net income                                         $  4,293,000   $  2,446,000
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  -----------------------------

Earnings per share                                 $       1.12   $        .66
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  -----------------------------

SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.


                                                                               4

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                                     Western Bank

                    Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity

                    For the Years Ended December 31, 1995 and 1994

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 

                                                                     NET
                                                                 UNREALIZED
                                                                   LOSS ON
                                                                 SECURITIES
                                     SHARES        COMMON         AVAILABLE     RETAINED
                                   OUTSTANDING     STOCK          FOR SALE      EARNINGS

                                   ---------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                <C>          <C>             <C>           <C>
Balance at January 1, 1994          3,219,152   $ 17,443,000    $   (69,000)  $ 13,409,000
Net change in unrealized loss on
  securities available for sale
  (net of taxes of $1,948,000)              -              -     (2,671,000)             -
Cash paid in lieu of fractional
  shares                                    -              -              -         (2,000)
Net income                                  -              -              -      2,446,000
                                   ---------------------------------------------------------
Balance at December 31, 1994        3,219,152     17,443,000     (2,740,000)    15,853,000
Net change in unrealized loss
  on securities available for
  sale (net of taxes of
  $38,000)                                  -              -      2,686,000              -
Stock options exercised                 2,214         11,000              -              -
Stock dividend                        321,790      3,057,000              -     (3,057,000)
Cash paid in lieu of fractional
  shares                                    -              -              -         (1,000)
Net income                                  -              -              -      4,293,000
                                   ---------------------------------------------------------
Balance at December 31, 1995        3,543,156   $ 20,511,000    $   (54,000)  $ 17,088,000
                                   ---------------------------------------------------------
                                   ---------------------------------------------------------

</TABLE>

SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.


                                                                               5

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                                    Western Bank
                        Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                      YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
                                                        1995           1994
                                                    ---------------------------
<S>                                                  <C>            <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income                                          $  4,293,000   $  2,446,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
  provided by operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization                       687,000        965,000
     Provision for loan losses                           710,000      1,052,000
     Provision for losses on real estate owned           615,000      1,074,000
     (Increase) decrease in deferred income tax
       benefit                                            33,000       (297,000)
     (Gain) loss on sale of real estate owned           (328,000)        88,000
     Net amortization of investment premiums and
       discounts                                        (391,000)             -
     Decrease in unearned discount                    (1,323,000)             -
     Decrease in deferred loan fees                      (23,000)        (8,000)
     Increase in accrued interest receivable            (824,000)      (945,000)
     (Increase) decrease in other assets               5,822,000       (689,000)
     Increase (decrease) in other liabilities         (2,256,000)       363,000
     Gain on sale of fixed assets                        (11,000)             -
                                                     ----------------------------
Net cash provided by operating activities              7,004,000      4,049,000

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of securities available for sale           (55,854,000)   (59,505,000)
Proceeds from maturities of securities available
  for sale                                            18,548,000     32,345,000
Proceeds from maturities of securities held to
   maturity                                           22,182,000      2,000,000
Net decrease (increase) in loans                     (30,989,000)    11,414,000
Net assets from acquisition of the Bank of Encino     (4,073,000)             -
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned         6,182,000      1,834,000
Acquisition of bank premises and equipment            (1,502,000)    (1,041,000)
                                                     ----------------------------
Net cash used in investing activities                (45,506,000)   (12,953,000)


                                                                              6

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                              Western Bank

               Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)

<CAPTION>
                                                       YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
                                                         1995           1994
                                                     ----------------------------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net increase (decrease) in deposits                   (8,494,000)     9,197,000
Proceeds from FHLB advances and other borrowings      17,000,000              -
Proceeds from exercise of stock options                   11,000              -
Cash paid in lieu of fractional shares                    (1,000)        (2,000)
                                                     ----------------------------
Net cash provided by financing activities              8,516,000      9,195,000

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (29,986,000)       291,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year        55,423,000     55,132,000
                                                     ----------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year            $ 25,437,000   $ 55,423,000
                                                     ----------------------------
                                                     ----------------------------

NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Loans transferred to other real estate owned
  because of foreclosure or deed in lieu of
  foreclosure of the collateral during the year     $  3,354,000   $  7,343,000

                                                     ----------------------------
                                                     ----------------------------
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the year for interest              $  5,937,000   $  4,000,000
                                                     ----------------------------
                                                     ----------------------------
Cash paid during the year for taxes                 $  3,195,000   $  1,030,000
                                                     ----------------------------
                                                     ----------------------------

</TABLE>
 

SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.


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                                     Western Bank

                       Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

                              December 31, 1995 and 1994


1. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Western Bank (the Bank) was established in 1973 by the current chairman of the
board. The Bank has maintained a record of profitability since their inception
and continues to grow in capital strength. The Bank has a five-branch network,
including the newly acquired Bank of Encino branch, all servicing the western
region of Los Angeles County.

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

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Bank
and its wholly owned subsidiary, WBC Management Co., Inc. All significant
intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The Bank classifies its investment securities in two categories:  securities
available for sale and securities held to maturity. Securities available for
sale are measured at fair value, with net unrealized gains and losses reported
as a separate component of stockholders' equity, net of tax. Securities held to
maturity are carried at amortized cost. The amortized cost or carrying value of
the specific security sold is used to compute the gain or loss on the sale of
investment securities.

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115, "Accounting for
Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" issued in May 1993, requires
classifying investments in marketable equity securities and debt securities as
trading securities, securities available for sale, or securities held to
maturity. The Statement requires trading securities and securities available for
sale to be carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses of
trading securities included in the determination of net earnings and unrealized
holding gains and losses of securities available for sale included in
stockholders' equity. Securities held to maturity are to be carried at amortized
cost.


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                                     Western Bank

                Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)


1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

INVESTMENT SECURITIES (CONTINUED)

Securities held to maturity are classified as such because the Bank has the
ability and management has the intent to hold them to maturity. These securities
are stated at cost and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of
discounts, which are recognized as adjustment to income using a method that
approximates the interest method.

LOANS

Loans are carried at amounts advanced less payments collected. Interest income
is accrued as earned on all loans. Interest income is not recognized on loans if
collection of the interest is deemed by management to be unlikely.

Nonrefundable loan fees received and certain costs incurred during the process
of originating loans are deferred and recognized over the life of the loan as an
adjustment to the loan's yield using a method that approximates the interest
method.

The determination of the balance in the allowance for loan losses is based on an
evaluation of the loan portfolio and reflects an amount that in management's
judgment is adequate to provide for potential loan losses after giving
consideration to the character of the loan portfolio, appraisals of assets and
securing loans, current economic conditions, past loan loss experience and other
factors that require current recognition in estimating loan losses. Such
estimates, appraisals and evaluations may require changes because of changing
economic conditions and the economic prospects of borrowers. The provision for
loan losses is charged to expense.

The Bank adopted SFAS No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a
Loan", effective January 1, 1995, as amended by SFAS No. 118, "Accounting for
Impairment of a Loan - Income Recognition and Disclosure". SFAS 114 does not
apply to large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively
evaluated for impairment. The Bank's impaired loans within the scope of SFAS No.
114 include non-accrual loans, trouble debt restructurings (TDRs), and major
loans which the Bank believes will be collected in full, but not in accordance
with the contractual terms of the loan.


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                                     Western Bank

                Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

LOANS (CONTINUED)

Interest income on loans, including the recognition of discounts and loan fees,
is accrued on the outstanding principal amount of loans using the interest
method. A loan is generally placed on nonaccrual status when the Bank becomes
aware that the borrower has entered into bankruptcy proceedings and the loan is
delinquent, or when the loan is past due 90 days as to either principal or
interest. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, interest accrued but not
received is reversed against interest income. Cash receipts on nonaccrual loans
are used to reduce principal balances rather than being included in interest
income. A nonaccrual loan may be restored to accrual basis when delinquent loan
payments are collected, and the loan is expected to perform according to the
contractual terms of the loan agreement. The Bank continues to accrue interest
on TDRs and other impaired loans since full payment of principal and interest is
expected, and such loans are performing or less than 90 days delinquent and,
therefore, do not meet the criteria for nonaccrual status.

The Bank bases the measurement of loan impairment on the fair value of the
loans' collateral properties in accordance with SFAS No. 114. Impairment losses
are included in the allowance for loan losses through a charge to the provision
for loan losses. Adjustments to impairment losses due to changes in the fair
value of impaired loans' collateral properties are included in the provision for
loan losses. Upon disposition of an impaired loan, any related valuation
allowance is charged off from the allowance for loan losses.

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

Depreciation is provided for in amounts sufficient to relate the cost of
depreciable assets to operations over their estimated service lives. Leasehold
improvements are amortized over the term of the lease or the service life of the
improvements, whichever is shorter. The straight-line method of depreciation is
followed for financial reporting purposes.


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                                     Western Bank

                Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

STOCK DIVIDEND

On December 16, 1993, the Bank declared a stock split affected in the form of a
25% stock dividend that was paid on February 15, 1994 to stockholders of record
as of January 18, 1994. On February 15, 1995, the Bank declared a 10% stock
dividend that was paid on March 31, 1995 to shareholders of record as of
February 28, 1995. Fractional shares were paid in cash for both transactions.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per common and common equivalent share are based on the weighted
average number of shares outstanding during each year, adjusted retroactively
for stock dividends. The weighted average number of shares used in the
computation of earnings per common and common equivalent share for 1995 and 1994
were 3,826,697 and 3,700,309, respectively. The change in the December 31, 1994
weighted average number of shares is a direct result of the retroactive effect
of the ten percent (10%) stock dividend at March 31, 1995.

Equivalent shares are those issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options
reflected under the treasury stock method using the average market price of the
Bank's shares during each year.

OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED

Other real estate owned, which represents properties acquired by foreclosure or
by a deed in lieu of foreclosure, is recorded at the lower of the unpaid balance
of the loan or the fair value of the property at the date of acquisition. Any
valuation reductions required at the date of acquisition are charged to the
allowance for loan losses. Subsequent to acquisition, other real estate owned is
carried at the lower of recorded cost or net realizable value. Subsequent
operating expenses or income, reduction in estimated values, and gains or losses
on disposition of such properties are recognized in current operations.


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                                     Western Bank

                Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The consolidated financial statements include various estimated fair value
information as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, as required by SFAS No. 107. Such
information, which pertains to the Bank's financial instruments, is based on the
requirements set forth in SFAS No. 107 and does not purport to represent the
aggregate net fair value of the Bank. Many of such instruments lack an available
trading market, as characterized by a willing buyer and seller engaging in an
exchange transaction.

Also, it is the Bank's general practice and intent to hold its financial
instruments, except for certain investment securities which are accounted for in
accordance with Notes 1 and 2, to maturity and not to engage in trading or sales
activities. Therefore, the Bank had to use significant estimations and present
value calculations to prepare these fair value disclosures. Further, the fair
value estimates are based on various assumptions, methodologies and subjective
considerations, which vary widely among financial institutions and which are
subject to change.

Changes in the assumptions or methodologies used to estimate fair values may
materially affect the estimated amounts. This lack of uniformity gives rise to a
high degree of subjectivity in estimating financial instrument fair values.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

For the purpose of the statements of cash flows, the Bank considers all highly
liquid investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased to be
cash equivalents.

The balance sheet carrying amounts for cash and short-term instruments
approximate the estimated fair values of such assets.

INVESTMENT SECURITIES

Fair values for investment securities are based on quoted market prices, if
available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on
quoted market prices of comparable instruments.


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                                     Western Bank

                Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

LOANS RECEIVABLE

For variable rate loans that reprice frequently and entail no significant change
in credit risk, fair values are based on the carrying values. The estimated fair
values of fixed rate loans are estimated based on discounted cash flow analyses
using interest rates currently offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers
of similar credit quality. The carrying amount of accrued interest approximates
its fair value.

Estimated fair values for the Bank's off-balance sheet instruments (standby
letters of credit and construction lending commitments) are based on fees
currently charged to enter into similar agreements, considering the remaining
terms of the agreements and the counterparties' credit standing; or quoted
market prices (financial forward contracts). Lending commitments other than the
construction lending commitments do not have fees charged on them to enter into
the agreements.

DEPOSIT LIABILITIES

The fair values estimated for demand deposits (e.g., interest and non-interest
bearing checking accounts, passbook savings, and certain types of money market
accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the
reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). The carrying amounts of variable
rate, fixed-term money market accounts and certificates of deposit approximate
their fair values at the reporting date. Fair values of fixed rate certificates
of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies
interest rates currently being offered to a schedule of aggregated expected
monthly time deposit maturities. The carrying amount of accrued interest payable
approximates its fair value.

RECLASSIFICATION

Certain items in the 1994 financial statements have been reclassified to conform
with the 1995 presentation.


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                                     Western Bank

                Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

2. INVESTMENT SECURITIES

Debt and equity securities have been classified in the consolidated statement of
financial condition according to management's intent. The carrying amounts of
securities and their approximate fair values at December 31, 1995 and 1994 were
as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
                                                            1995
                                ----------------------------------------------------------
                                   AMORTIZED           GROSS UNREALIZED        ESTIMATED
                                     COST            GAINS         LOSSES      FAIR VALUE
                                ----------------------------------------------------------
<S>                             <C>               <C>           <C>          <C>
Securities available for sale:
  U.S. Treasury and
     agency securities         $ 111,778,000     $  968,000    $         -  $ 112,746,000
Other debt securities              4,456,000              -        120,000      4,336,000
                                ----------------------------------------------------------
                                 116,234,000        968,000        120,000    117,082,000

Mortgage-backed securities        21,470,000              -        729,000     20,741,000
Equity securities                  2,521,000              -        211,000      2,310,000
                                ----------------------------------------------------------
                               $ 140,225,000     $  968,000    $ 1,060,000  $ 140,133,000
                                ----------------------------------------------------------
                                ----------------------------------------------------------
<CAPTION>
                                                          1995
                                ----------------------------------------------------------
                                   CARRYING          GROSS UNREALIZED          ESTIMATED
                                    VALUE          GAINS          LOSSES       FAIR VALUE
                                ----------------------------------------------------------
<S>                             <C>               <C>           <C>          <C>
Securities held to maturity:
  Obligations of states and
     political subdivisions    $   3,612,000     $   44,000    $         -  $   3,656,000
                                ----------------------------------------------------------
                                ----------------------------------------------------------

</TABLE>
 

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                                     Western Bank

                Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

2. INVESTMENT SECURITIES (CONTINUED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
                                                            1994
                                ----------------------------------------------------------
                                   AMORTIZED           GROSS UNREALIZED        ESTIMATED
                                     COST            GAINS         LOSSES      FAIR VALUE
                                ----------------------------------------------------------
<S>                             <C>               <C>           <C>          <C>
Securities available for sale:
  U.S. Treasury and
     agency securities         $  70,623,000     $        -    $ 1,877,000  $  68,746,000
Other debt securities                  5,000              -              -          5,000
                                ----------------------------------------------------------
                                  70,628,000              -      1,877,000     68,751,000

Mortgage-backed securities        27,169,000              -      2,395,000     24,774,000
Equity securities                  6,716,000          2,000        416,000      6,302,000
                                ----------------------------------------------------------
                               $ 104,513,000      $   2,000    $ 4,688,000  $  99,827,000
                                ----------------------------------------------------------
                                ----------------------------------------------------------

<CAPTION>
                                                            1994
                                ----------------------------------------------------------
                                   CARRYING            GROSS UNREALIZED        ESTIMATED
                                    VALUE            GAINS         LOSSES      FAIR VALUE
                                ----------------------------------------------------------
<S>                             <C>               <C>           <C>          <C>
Securities held to maturity:
  Obligations of states and
     political subdivisions    $   1,979,000      $ 114,000    $         -  $   2,093,000
                                ----------------------------------------------------------
                                ----------------------------------------------------------

</TABLE>
 
The carrying and estimated fair values of securities pledged to secure public
funds and for other purposes as required or permitted by law amounted to
approximately $20,972,000 and $21,139,000, respectively, at December 31, 1995
and approximately $990,000 and $980,000, respectively, at December 31, 1994.

The amortized cost, carrying value and estimated fair value of debt securities
at December 31, 1995, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected
maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have
the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment
penalties.


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                                     Western Bank

                Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)


2.  INVESTMENT SECURITIES (CONTINUED)

                                                    AMORTIZED       ESTIMATED
                                                      COST          FAIR VALUE
                                                 ------------------------------
Securities available for sale:
    Due in one year or less                      $  50,021,000    $  50,212,000
    Due after one year through five years           65,771,000       66,466,000
    Due after five years through ten years           2,977,000        2,953,000
    Due after ten years                             14,479,000       13,856,000
    Mutual funds                                     4,456,000        4,336,000
    Equity securities                                2,521,000        2,310,000
                                                 ------------------------------
                                                 $ 140,225,000    $ 140,133,000
                                                 ------------------------------
                                                 ------------------------------

                                                    CARRYING       ESTIMATED
                                                      VALUE        FAIR VALUE
                                                 ------------------------------

Securities held to maturity:
    Due in one year or less                      $  1,093,000     $  1,095,000
    Due after one year through five years           1,523,000        1,522,000
    Due after five years through ten years            996,000        1,039,000
                                                 ------------------------------
                                                 $  3,612,000     $  3,656,000
                                                 ------------------------------
                                                 ------------------------------

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                                     Western Bank

                Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

3. LOANS

The composition of the Bank's loan portfolio at December 31 is as follows:

                                                      1995             1994
                                                  ------------------------------

Commercial                                       $  85,264,000     $ 59,747,000
Installment                                          2,407,000        1,373,000
Construction                                        15,478,000        9,388,000
Real estate                                        116,732,000       84,259,000
Participations purchased                             2,157,000        1,865,000
                                                  ------------------------------
                                                   222,038,000      156,632,000


Less:
    Participations sold                              7,541,000       4,776,000
    Unearned discounts on purchased
         loans                                       1,288,000      2,917,000
    Deferred loan fees and deferred
         interest income                               417,000        383,000
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                   212,792,000     148,556,000

    Unamortized premium on purchased
         loans                                       1,863,000              -
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                   214,655,000     148,556,000

Less allowance for loan losses                      (4,149,000)     (3,471,000)
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                 $ 210,506,000    $145,085,000
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  -----------------------------

The estimated fair value of loans receivable at December 31, 1995 is
$214,810,000.

The loan portfolio is substantially concentrated in Southern California.

Loans placed on non-accrual status at December 31, 1995 were $2,734,000. In
addition, the interest income that would have been recorded had the nonaccrual
loans performed in accordance with their original terms would have been
$208,000.

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                                     Western Bank

                Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

3. LOANS (CONTINUED)

Transactions in the allowance for loan losses are summarized as follows:

                                                       1995          1994
                                                   ---------------------------
Balance at beginning of year                      $  3,471,000   $  3,569,000
Bank of Encino purchase                                534,000              -
Provision charged to expense                           710,000      1,052,000
Loans charged off                                     (695,000)    (1,161,000)
Recoveries credited to allowance                       129,000         11,000
                                                   ---------------------------
Balance at end of year                            $  4,149,000   $  3,471,000
                                                   ---------------------------
                                                   ---------------------------

4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Bank had an agreement with Lawrence Koppelman and Company, as discussed in
Note 1, whereby profit (and loss) of the Mortgage Banking Division was shared
equally by Lawrence Koppelman and Company and the Bank. As of December 31, 1995
the Bank has a net payable due to Lawrence Koppelman and Company.

In the ordinary course of business the Bank has granted loans to certain
directors and the businesses with which they are associated. A summary of this
loan activity for 1995 and 1994 follows:

                                                        1995         1994
                                                   ---------------------------

Beginning balance                                   $  318,000     $  947,000
New loans made                                          96,000        639,000
Principal reductions and payoffs                      (309,000)    (1,268,000)
                                                   ---------------------------
Ending balance                                      $  105,000     $  318,000
                                                   ---------------------------
                                                   ---------------------------


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                                     Western Bank

                Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

5. BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

A summary of Bank premises and equipment as of December 31, is as follows:

                                                        1995          1994
                                                   ---------------------------

Land                                              $  1,951,000   $  1,660,000
Building and improvements                            4,385,000      2,290,000
Leasehold improvements                               1,918,000      1,698,000
Furniture, fixtures and equipment                    1,168,000      1,915,000
                                                   ---------------------------
                                                     9,422,000      7,563,000
Less accumulated depreciation and
    amortization                                    (4,098,000)    (3,500,000)
                                                   ---------------------------
                                                  $  5,324,000   $  4,063,000
                                                   ---------------------------
                                                   ---------------------------

6. DEPOSITS

The composition of the Bank's deposits at December 31, is as follows:

                                                      1995           1994
                                                -------------- --------------
Demand deposits                                 $  121,502,000 $  106,412,000
Savings and NOW accounts                            45,266,000     52,761,000
Money market accounts                              120,222,000     91,038,000
Certificates of deposit of $100,000
    or more                                         31,208,000     26,026,000
Other time deposits                                 22,441,000     14,490,000
                                                   ---------------------------
                                                $  340,639,000 $  290,727,000
                                                   ---------------------------
                                                   ---------------------------

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                                     Western Bank

                Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

6. DEPOSITS (CONTINUED)

The estimated fair values of deposits consisted of the following at December 31,
1995:

Demand deposits                                 $  121,502,000
Savings and NOW accounts                            45,266,000
Money market accounts                              120,222,000
Certificates of deposit of $100,000
 or more and other time deposits                    55,454,000
                                                --------------
                                                $  342,444,000
                                                --------------
                                                --------------

As discussed in Note 1, SFAS No. 107 defines the fair value of demand deposits
as the amount payable, and prohibits adjustment for any value derived from the
expected retention of such deposits for a period of time. That value, commonly
referred to as the deposit base intangible, has not been estimated and is
neither included in the above fair value amounts nor recorded as an intangible
asset in the balance sheet.

7. INCOME TAXES

Under the liability method specified by SFAS No. 109, deferred tax assets and
liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial
statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities as measured by the enacted tax
rates which will be in effect when these differences reverse. Deferred tax
expense is the result of changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities. The
principal types of differences between assets and liabilities for financial
statement and tax return purposes are accelerated depreciation, allowance for
loan losses, allowance for losses on other real estate owned, interest on
non-accrual loans, franchise taxes and FHLB stock dividends.

                                                         1995          1994
Current:
    Federal                                       $  2,267,000   $  1,327,000
    State                                              815,000        565,000
                                                   ---------------------------
                                                     3,082,000      1,892,000
Deferred:
    Federal                                             25,000       (204,000)
    State                                                7,000        (93,000)
                                                   ---------------------------
                                                        32,000       (297,000)
                                                   ---------------------------
                                                  $  3,114,000   $  1,595,000
                                                   ---------------------------
                                                   ---------------------------

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                                     Western Bank

                Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

7. INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)

As a result of the following items, the total tax expense for 1995 and 1994 was
different from the amount computed by applying the statutory U.S. federal income
tax rate to earnings from continuing operations before income taxes:




                                          1995                  1994
                                 ----------------------------------------------
                                   AMOUNT     PERCENT    AMOUNT       PERCENT
                                 ----------------------------------------------
Federal income tax at
  statutory rate                $  2,518,000   34.0%   $  1,374,000     34.0%
Changes due to:
  Exempt interest on securities      (47,000)   (0.6)       (61,000)     (1.5)
  State franchise tax, net of
    federal income tax benefit       566,000     7.6        305,000       7.6
Dividends subject to exclusion       (23,000)   (0.3)       (13,000)      (.3)
Other                                100,000     1.3        (10,000)      (.2)
                                 ----------------------------------------------
                                $  3,114,000   42.0%   $  1,595,000     39.6%
                                 ----------------------------------------------
                                 ----------------------------------------------

Deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, consist of the following:

                                               1995         1994
                                            -----------------------
Deferred tax assets:
  Net unrealized holding loss on
    securities available for sale          $  92,000   $  1,948,000
       Accelerated depreciation              213,000        256,000
       Franchise tax                          86,000         15,000
       Allowance for loan losses             945,000      1,214,000
       Allowance for losses on other
         real estate owned                   633,000        817,000
       Interest on non-accrual loans          82,000          9,000
       Other                                  35,000        156,000
                                            ------------------------
Total deferred tax assets                  2,086,000      4,415,000

Deferred tax liabilities:
  FHLB Stock dividends                       (85,000)       (92,000)
  Other                                     (110,000)      (158,000)
                                            ------------------------
Total deferred tax liabilities              (195,000)      (250,000)
                                            ------------------------

Net deferred tax assets                 $  1,891,000   $  4,165,000
                                            ------------------------
                                            ------------------------

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                                     Western Bank

                Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Bank leases the land on which its Westwood facility is located from an
unrelated party. The lease expires in 2003. Rent expense under this lease was
approximately $108,000 and $106,000 for 1995 and 1994, respectively. The Bank
also leases, from unrelated parties, the facilities for its branch locations.
These leases expire at various times through the year 2003. Rent expense under
these leases was approximately $420,000 and $621,000 for 1995 and 1994,
respectively. All leases are accounted for as operating leases. Minimum future
rental payments required under all leases as of December 31, 1995, which exclude
any increases in direct operating costs such as property taxes, utilities, fees,
insurance and other service and maintenance expenses under the respective lease,
are approximately as follows:

                                               1995
                                           -----------

  1996                                    $  529,000
  1997                                       529,000
  1998                                       529,000
  1999                                       529,000
  2000                                       529,000
  Thereafter                               1,460,000
                                           -----------
                                          $4,105,000
                                           -----------
                                           -----------

The Bank leases portions of the Westwood building it owns and the facilities it
leases to outside businesses. These noncancelable operating leases expire at
various periods through January 31, 2000. Rental income in 1995 and 1994 was
approximately $53,000 and $26,000, respectively.

At December 31, 1995 and 1994, the Bank had unfunded loan commitments of
$50,016,000 and $44,195,000, respectively, and outstanding commitments of
approximately $2,724,000 and $1,988,000, respectively, which were related to
standby letters of credit. The amount of the unfunded loan commitments and the
outstanding standby letters of credit approximate the respective fair values.

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                                     Western Bank

                Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)

Loan commitments are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no
violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally
have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require
payments of a fee. The Bank evaluates each customer's creditworthiness on a
case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by
the Bank on extensions of credit, is based on management's credit evaluation of
the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include residential real
estate, accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and
income-producing commercial properties.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to
guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are
primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including
commercial paper, bond financing, and similar transactions. The credit risk
involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved
in extending loan facilities to customers.

In connection with certain mortgage loans sold by the Bank, the Bank remains
liable only to the extent that such loans are fraudulent and/or
misrepresentations are detected.

The Bank has established federal fund lines from various banks totaling
$31,600,000.

The Bank is involved in various kinds of litigation. In the opinion of
management, based on advice from the Bank's legal counsel, the disposition of
all pending litigation will not have a material effect on the Bank's
consolidated financial position.

A real estate loan originated by the Bank was sold to an unaffiliated savings
institution, transferred upon the failure of the institution to the Resolution
Trust Corporation and sold by the RTC to its present holder, which, following
foreclosure upon the underlying real estate, is seeking a deficiency judgment
against the borrower. The borrower has filed a third-party action, seeking
recovery from the Bank and another defendant of any deficiency for which he is
liable, in which all proceedings, including discovery, have been stayed pending
resolution of the earlier litigation. In light of the stay, counsel for the Bank
are unable to form an opinion as to the ultimate outcome of the latter action,
but have indicated that the exposure of the Bank, if any, should be less than
any deficiency indicated by the face account.

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                                     Western Bank

                Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

9. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN

In December 1974, the Bank adopted a qualified employee stock ownership plan for
the benefit of its employees. Contributions to the plan are determined by the
Board of Directors except that the contribution cannot exceed 15% of the
compensation of eligible participants. The Bank contributed $510,000 in 1995 and
$260,000 in 1994.

10. STOCK OPTION PLANS

The Bank has a stock option plan that authorizes the Board of Directors to grant
shares of common stock to all eligible full-time salaried officers and employees
of the Bank. The Plan authorizes the issuance of common stock, not to exceed
thirty percent (30%) of the total shares outstanding at one time. Such options
had original terms of five years which were extended an additional five years in
1993. The options vest twenty percent (20%) on the anniversary of the date of
the grant and are Nonqualified Options as defined in the plan. The options are
exercisable at the fair market value of the options on the date of the grant,
with adjustments to the exercise price and the shares for subsequent stock
splits and stock dividends.

At December 31, 1995, the Bank had 425,725 options outstanding, of which 379,111
options were vested and exercisable. Of those options vested and exercisable
224,290 were issued to two executive officers. The remaining 154,821 options
were issued to other officers and full-time salaried employees. The options have
exercise prices ranging from $3.25 to $6.36 per share, which represents the fair
market value on the date of the grant. During 1996, 137,496 options expire at
options prices ranging from $4.97 to $6.09 per share.


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                                     Western Bank

                Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

11. OTHER EXPENSE

The following is a summary of other expenses for the years ended December 31:

                                                        1995        1994
                                                  -------------------------
Data processing                                   $    829,000 $   774,000
Professional services                                1,202,000   1,351,000
Business development                                   513,000     515,000
Provision for losses on other real estate owned        825,000   1,074,000
Office supplies                                        403,000     410,000
Telephone                                              141,000     145,000
Other                                                2,617,000   3,236,000
                                                  -------------------------
                                                  $  6,530,000 $ 7,505,000
                                                  -------------------------
                                                  -------------------------

12. PURCHASE AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT

On July 14, 1995 the Bank acquired the Bank of Encino, a community bank located
in Los Angeles, California. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase,
and, accordingly, the assets and liabilities were recorded at the estimated fair
market values as of the date of acquisition. The total cost to acquire the Bank
of Encino was approximately $8.0 million, which exceeded the fair value of the
net assets of the Bank of Encino by approximately $700,000. The acquisition was
an all-cash transaction. Goodwill resulting from the acquisition is being
amortized over fifteen years. The results of operations of the Bank of Encino
have been included in the accompanying financial statements since the date of
acquisition.

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                                     Western Bank

                Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

12. PURCHASE AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT (CONTINUED)

The summarized assets and liabilities of the purchased company on July 14, 1995,
the date of acquisition, were as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents                        $   3,280,000
Loans receivable, net                               36,703,000
Investments                                         23,738,000
Property, plant, and equipment                         346,000
Other assets                                         2,146,000
                                                  --------------
                                                    66,213,000
                                                  --------------

Deposit liabilities                                 58,364,000
Other liabilities                                      496,000
                                                  --------------
                                                 $  58,860,000
                                                  --------------
                                                  --------------

The following summarized pro forma (unaudited) information assumes the
acquisition had occurred on January 1, 1994:
                                                     1995          1994
                                                   -----------------------------
Net interest income                               $ 20,938,000    $19,262,000
                                                   -----------------------------
                                                   -----------------------------
Net income after purchase accounting              $  4,617,000    $ 2,719,000
                                                   -----------------------------
                                                   -----------------------------

13. REGULATORY MATTERS

The regulations require the Bank to meet specific capital adequacy guidelines
that involve quantitative measures of the Bank's assets, liabilities, and
certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting
principles. The Bank's capital classification is also subject to qualitative
judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other
factors.

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                                     Western Bank

                Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

13. REGULATORY MATTERS (CONTINUED)

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy
require the Bank to maintain a minimum leverage-capital ratio of Tier I capital
(as defined) to average total assets based on the Bank's ratings under the
regulatory rating system. The minimum leverage-capital ratio is in a range of 3
to 5% dependent upon the Bank's rating. In addition, the Bank must maintain a
ratio of total capital (as defined) to risk-weighted assets of 8% and a ratio of
Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets of 4%. The Bank's unaudited leverage-
capital ratio, ratio of total capital (as defined) to risk-weighted assets and
ratio of Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets (unaudited) were 9.72%, 17.79%
and 16.54%, respectively, at December 31, 1995. Management believes, as of
December 31, 1995, that the Bank meets all capital requirements to which it is
subject.


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                                                                    Exhibit 99.3







                            CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
                     REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

                                      WESTERN BANK

                              DECEMBER 31, 1994 AND 1993


<PAGE>


                                       CONTENTS



                                                                            PAGE
                                                                            ----

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS                            3


CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS                                               4

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS                                       5

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                            7

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS                                     8

    NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS                               10


<PAGE>

                                     [LETTERHEAD]


                  REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


Board of Directors
Western Bank

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Western Bank as
of December 31, 1994 and 1993 and the related consolidated statements of
earnings, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the years then ended.  These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Bank's management.  Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.  

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

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Western Bank as of
December 31, 1994 and 1993, and the consolidated results of their operations and
their consolidated cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.


/s/ Grant Thornton LLP


Los Angeles, California
February 3, 1995


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                                  Western Bank

                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                             Year Ended December 31,


                                     ASSETS

                                                       1994           1993   
                                                  -------------- --------------

Certificates of deposit                           $          -   $    100,000

Securities available for sale                       99,827,000     75,750,000

Securities held to maturity                          1,979,000      3,972,000

Federal funds sold                                  25,000,000     40,000,000

Loans                                              146,912,000    166,600,000
    Less allowance for loan losses                   3,377,000      3,465,000
                                                  -------------- --------------

                        Net loans                  143,535,000    163,135,000
                                                  -------------- --------------
                        Total earning assets       270,341,000    282,957,000


Cash and noninterest earning deposits -
    minimum Federal Reserve balance at
December 31, 1994 and
    1993 was approximately $6,602,000
and $7,854,000,                                     30,423,000     15,032,000
respectively

Net assets related to discontinued operations        1,550,000      2,556,000

Other real estate owned                              8,418,000      3,266,000

Premises and equipment                               4,063,000      3,582,000

Accrued interest                                     2,118,000      1,173,000

Other assets                                         7,911,000      7,222,000
                                                  -------------- --------------

                                                  $324,824,000   $315,788,000
                                                  -------------- --------------
                                                  -------------- --------------

                         LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

                                                      1994           1993    
                                                  -------------- --------------

    Deposits                                      $290,727,000   $281,530,000

    Other liabilities                                3,541,000      3,475,000
                                                  -------------- --------------

                        Total liabilities          294,268,000    285,005,000

    Commitments and contingencies                            -


    Stockholders' equity
         Common stock - authorized, 10,000,000
              shares without par value; issued
              and outstanding, 3,219,152 shares
    in
              1994 and 1993                         17,443,000     17,443,000
         Retained earnings                          15,853,000     13,409,000
         Net unrealized holding loss on 
              securities available for sale         (2,740,000)       (69,000)
                                                  -------------- --------------
                                                    30,556,000     30,783,000
                                                  -------------- --------------

                                                  $324,824,000   $315,788,000
                                                  -------------- --------------
                                                  -------------- --------------


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                                  Western Bank

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

                            Year Ended December 31,


                                                       1994           1993   
                                                  --------------  -------------
Interest income
    Loans and fees on loans                        $16,400,000    $15,931,000
    Securities available for sale                    4,101,000        931,000
    Securities held to maturity                        157,000        182,000
    Certificates of deposit                              1,000          7,000
    Federal funds sold                                 832,000        814,000
                                                  --------------  -------------
                                                    21,491,000     17,865,000
                                                  --------------  -------------

Interest expense
    Time deposits in denominations of $100,000
         or more                                       620,000        702,000
    All other deposits                               3,237,000      3,158,000
                                                  --------------  -------------
                                                     3,857,000      3,860,000
                                                  --------------  -------------
              Net interest income before
                  provision for loan losses         17,634,000     14,005,000

Provision for loan losses                            1,052,000      2,213,000
                                                  --------------  -------------

              Net interest income after
                  provision for loan losses         16,582,000     11,792,000

Other income
    Service charges on deposit accounts                707,000        750,000
    Gain on sale of mortgage loans                           -        637,000
    Loan servicing fees                                941,000        688,000
    Other                                            1,329,000        501,000
                                                  --------------  -------------
                                                     2,977,000      2,576,000
                                                  --------------  -------------

           The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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                                  Western Bank

                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS - CONTINUED

                            Year ended December 31,


                                                       1994           1993   
                                                  --------------  -------------
Other expenses
    Salaries, wages and employee benefits         $  6,280,000   $  7,624,000
    Net occupancy                                    1,363,000      1,249,000
    Furniture and equipment                            370,000        394,000
    Other                                            7,505,000      6,567,000
                                                  --------------  -------------
                                                    15,518,000     15,834,000
                                                  --------------  -------------
              Earnings (loss) from continuing 
                  operations before income taxes     4,041,000     (1,466,000)

Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    Current                                          1,892,000        448,000
    Deferred                                          (297,000)    (1,048,000)
                                                  --------------  -------------
                                                     1,595,000       (600,000)
                                                  --------------  -------------
              Net earnings (loss) from
                  continuing operations              2,446,000       (866,000)

Discontinued operations
    Income from operations of discontinued
         Mortgage Banking
         Division (less applicable income taxes
              of $226,000)                                   -        329,000

    Gain on disposal of Mortgage Banking
         Division (less applicable income taxes
              of $4,560,000)                                 -      6,592,000
                                                  --------------  -------------
                                                             -      6,921,000
                                                  --------------  -------------
              NET EARNINGS                        $  2,446,000   $  6,055,000
                                                  --------------  -------------
                                                  --------------  -------------

Earnings (loss) per share
    Continuing operations                                 $.72          $(.26)

    Discontinued operations                                  -           2.05
                                                  --------------  -------------
              NET EARNINGS PER SHARE                      $.72          $1.79
                                                  --------------  -------------
                                                  --------------  -------------


           The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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                                  Western Bank

                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

                        Two years ended December 31, 1994


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                                      Net
                                                                                   unrealized
                                                                                  holding loss
                                                                                 on securities
                                          Shares             Common                available        Retained
                                         outstanding           stock               for sale          earnings
                                       -------------     ---------------     ----------------    ---------------
<S>                                      <C>               <C>                  <C>               <C>
Balance at January 1, 1993              2,341,430         $15,337,000                $  -        $  9,460,000

Net changes in unrealized
   loss on securities available
   for sale, net of taxes of $-0-               -                   -             (69,000)                 - 

Stock dividend                            233,992           2,106,000                   -          (2,106,000)

Stock split                               643,730                   -                   -                  - 

Net earnings                                    -                   -                   -           6,055,000
                                       -------------     ---------------     ----------------    ---------------

Balance at December 31, 1993            3,219,152          17,443,000             (69,000)         13,409,000
                                       -------------     ---------------     ----------------    ---------------

Net changes in unrealized
   loss on securities available
   for sale, net of taxes of
   $1,948,000                                   -                   -          (2,671,000)                 - 

Cash paid in lieu of fractional
   shares                                       -                   -                   -              (2,000)

Net earnings                                    -                   -                   -           2,446,000
                                       -------------     ---------------     ----------------    ---------------

Balance at December 31, 1994            3,219,152         $17,443,000         $(2,740,000)        $15,853,000
                                       -------------     ---------------     ----------------    ---------------
                                       -------------     ---------------     ----------------    ---------------
</TABLE>

           The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.


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                                  Western Bank

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                             Year ended December 31,

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       1994                1993    
                                                                   ---------------     ---------------
<S>                                                               <C>                  <C>
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Cash flows from operating activities:
   Net earnings                                                    $  2,446,000        $  6,055,000
   Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
       provided by (used in) operating activities
          Loss on sale of other real estate owned                        88,000             287,000
          Gain on sale of bank premises and equipment                         -             (12,000)
          (Decrease) increase in deferred loan fees                      (8,000)            105,000
          Provision for loan losses                                   1,052,000           2,213,000
          Provision for losses on other real estate owned             1,074,000             890,000
          Depreciation and amortization                                 965,000             765,000
          Net decrease in mortgage loans held for sale                        -          80,881,000
          (Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable           (945,000)            558,000
          (Increase) decrease in other assets                          (689,000)            650,000
          Increase in other liabilities                                 363,000             865,000
          Deferred income tax benefit                                  (297,000)         (1,048,000)
          Gain on discontinued operations                                     -         (11,152,000)
                                                                   ---------------     ---------------

                   Net cash provided by operating activities          4,049,000          81,057,000
                                                                   ---------------     ---------------

Cash flows from investing activities
   Purchases of securities available for sale                       (59,505,000)        (89,565,000)
   Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale         32,345,000                  - 
   Proceeds from maturities of securities held to maturity            2,000,000          21,808,000
   Net decrease (increase) in loans                                  11,414,000         (31,133,000)
   Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned                     1,834,000           6,186,000
   Acquisition of bank premises and equipment                        (1,041,000)           (863,000)
   Decrease in investment in real estate venture                              -              37,000
   Net proceeds from sale of discontinued operations                          -           8,596,000
                                                                   ---------------     ---------------

                   Net cash used in investing activities            (12,953,000)        (84,934,000)
                                                                   ---------------     ---------------

Cash flows from financing activities
   Net increase in deposits                                           9,197,000          35,859,000
   Cash paid for fractional shares                                       (2,000)                 - 
                                                                   ---------------     ---------------

                   Net cash provided by financing activities          9,195,000          35,859,000
                                                                   ---------------     ---------------

                   Net increase in cash and cash equivalents            291,000          31,982,000

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year                       55,132,000          23,150,000
                                                                   ---------------     ---------------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year                            $55,423,000         $55,132,000
                                                                   ---------------     ---------------
                                                                   ---------------     ---------------
</TABLE>

           The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.


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                                     Western Bank

                  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED

                        Years ended December 31, 1994 and 1993



Supplemental disclosures:

    -    The Bank considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of
         three months or less to be "cash equivalents."  Cash and cash
         equivalents include "cash and noninterest earning deposits",
         "certificates of deposit" and "federal funds sold."  Generally,
         federal funds are sold for one-day periods.

    -    Total loans transferred to other real estate owned because of
         foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure of the collateral during
         1994 and 1993 totaled approximately $7,343,000 and $5,964,000,
         respectively.

    -    Interest paid during 1994 and 1993 was $4,000,000 and $3,895,000,
         respectively.

    -    Income taxes paid during 1994 and 1993 were $1,030,000 and $4,805,000,
         respectively.



           The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.


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                                  Western Bank

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                           December 31, 1994 and 1993



NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

    The accounting and reporting policies of the Western Bank (the "Bank") are
    in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and conform to
    practices within the banking industry.  A summary of the significant
    accounting policies consistently applied in the preparation of the
    accompanying consolidated financial statements follows:

    1.   PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

    The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Bank and
    its wholly-owned subsidiary WBC Management Co., Inc.  All significant
    intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

    2.   INVESTMENT SECURITIES

    The Bank classifies its investment securities in two categories: securities
    available for sale and securities held to maturity.  Securities available
    for sale are measured at fair value, with net unrealized gains and losses
    reported as a separate component of stockholders' equity, net of tax. 
    Securities held to maturity are carried at amortized cost.  The amortized
    cost or carrying value of the specific security sold is used to compute the
    gain or loss on the sale of investment securities.

    The Bank adopted, effective December 31, 1993, Statement of Financial
    Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in
    Debt and Equity Securities" issued in May 1993, which requires the
    classification of investments in marketable equity securities and in all
    debt securities as trading securities, securities available for sale, or
    securities held to maturity.  The Statement requires trading securities and
    securities available for sale to be carried at fair value, with unrealized
    holding gains and losses of trading securities included in the
    determination of net earnings and unrealized holding gains and losses of
    securities available for sale included in stockholders' equity.  Securities
    held to maturity are to be carried at amortized cost.  The effect of this
    accounting change did not have a material effect on the Bank's consolidated
    financial statements.

    Securities held to maturity are classified as such because the Bank has the
    ability and management has the intent to hold them to maturity.  These
    securities are stated at cost and adjusted for amortization of premiums and
    accretion of discounts, which are recognized as adjustments to income using
    a method that approximates the interest method.


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NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued

    3.   LOANS

    Loans are carried at amounts advanced less payments collected.  Interest
    income is accrued as earned on all loans.  Interest income is not
    recognized on loans if collection of the interest is deemed by management
    to be unlikely.

    Nonrefundable loan fees received and certain costs incurred during the
    process of originating loans are deferred and recognized over the life of
    the loan as an adjustment to the loan's yield using a method that
    approximates the interest method.

    The determination of the balance in the allowance for loan losses is based
    on an evaluation of the loan portfolio and reflects an amount that in
    management's judgment is adequate to provide for potential loan losses
    after giving consideration to the character of the loan portfolio,
    appraisals of assets securing loans, current economic conditions, past loan
    loss experience and other factors that require current recognition in
    estimating loan losses.  Such estimates, appraisals and evaluations may
    require changes because of changing economic conditions and the economic
    prospects of borrowers.  The provision for loan losses is charged to
    expense.

    In May 1993, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 114,
    "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan."  This statement amends
    SFAS No. 5, "Accounting for Contingencies," and SFAS No. 15, "Accounting by
    Debtors and Creditors for Troubled Debt Restructuring."  This statement
    prescribes that a loan is impaired when it is probable that a creditor will
    be unable to collect all amounts due (principal and interest) according to
    the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Measurement of the impairment
    can be based on either the discounted future cash flows of the impaired
    loan or the fair market value of the collateral for a collateral-dependent
    loan.  Creditors may select the measurement method on a loan-by-loan basis,
    except that collateral-dependent loans for which foreclosure is probable
    must be measured at the fair value of the collateral.  Additionally, the
    statement prescribes measuring impairment of a restructured loan by
    discounting the total expected future cash flows using the loan's effective
    rate of interest in the original loan agreement.  Finally, the impact of
    initially applying the statement is reported as a part of the provision for
    credit losses in the income statement.  The Bank adopted this statement as
    of January 1, 1995 and has not yet determined the impact of the adoption of
    this statement.


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NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued

    4.   PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

    Depreciation is provided for in amounts sufficient to relate the cost of
    depreciable assets to operations over their estimated service lives. 
    Leasehold improvements are amortized over the term of the lease or the
    service lives of the improvements, whichever is shorter.  The straight-line
    method of depreciation is followed for financial reporting purposes.

    5.   STOCK DIVIDEND

    The Bank declared a 10% stock dividend that was distributed on May 15, 1993
    to stockholders of record on April 15, 1993.  On December 16, 1993, the
    Bank declared a stock split affected in the form of a 25% stock dividend
    that was paid on February 15, 1994 to stockholders of record as of  January 
    18, 1994.  Fractional shares were paid in cash.

    6.   EARNINGS PER SHARE

    Earnings per common and common equivalent share are based on the weighted
    average number of shares outstanding during each year, adjusted
    retroactively for stock dividends and a stock split effected in the form of
    a dividend for 1993. The weighted average number of shares used in the
    computation of earnings per common and common equivalent share for 1994 and
    1993 were 3,378,519 and 3,374,235, respectively.

    Equivalent shares are those issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock
    options reflected under the treasury stock method using the average
    quarterly market price of the Bank's shares during each year.

    7.   MORTGAGE BANKING OPERATIONS

    The Bank had a 50% interest in its mortgage banking division ("division")
    that originated and serviced mortgage loans.  Lawrence Koppelman and
    Company had the other 50% interest in the division.  The division was sold
    as of August 31, 1993 (see Note C).  The net earnings of the division
    attributable to outside ownership are presented in the condensed summary of
    discontinued operations (Note C) as mortgage banking profit participation
    and commissions expense.


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NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued

    8.   OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED

    Other real estate owned, which represents properties acquired by
    foreclosure or by a deed in lieu of foreclosure, is recorded at the lower
    of the unpaid balance of the loan or the fair value of the property at the
    date of acquisition.  Any valuation reductions required at the date of
    acquisition are charged to the allowance for loan losses.  Subsequent to
    acquisition, other real estate owned is carried at the lower of recorded
    cost or net realizable value.  Subsequent operating expenses or income,
    reduction in estimated values, and gains or losses on disposition of such
    properties are recognized in current operations.

    9.   FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

    The consolidated financial statements include various estimated fair value
    information as at December 31, 1994 and 1993, as required by SFAS No. 107. 
    Such information, which pertains to the Bank's financial instruments, is
    based on the requirements set forth in SFAS No. 107 and does not purport to
    represent the aggregate net fair value of the Bank.  Many of such
    instruments lack an available trading market, as characterized by a willing
    buyer and seller engaging in an exchange transaction.

    Also, it is the Bank's general practice and intent to hold its financial
    instruments, except for certain investment securities which are accounted
    for in accordance with Notes A and B, to maturity and not to engage in
    trading or sales activities.  Therefore, the Bank had to use significant
    estimations and present value calculations to prepare these fair value
    disclosures.  Further, the fair value estimates are based on various
    assumptions, methodologies and subjective considerations, which vary widely
    among financial institutions and which are subject to change.

    Changes in the assumptions or methodologies used to estimate fair values
    may materially affect the estimated amounts.  This lack of uniformity gives
    rise to a high degree of subjectivity in estimating financial instrument
    fair values.

    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:  The balance sheet carrying amounts for cash and
    short-term instruments approximate the estimated fair values of such
    assets.

    INVESTMENT SECURITIES:  Fair values for investment securities are based on
    quoted market prices, if available.  If quoted market prices are not
    available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable
    instruments.


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NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued

    9.   FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)

    LOANS RECEIVABLE:  For variable rate loans that reprice frequently and
    which entail no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on
    the carrying values.  The estimated fair values of fixed rate loans are
    estimated based on discounted cash flow analyses using interest rates
    currently offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar
    credit quality.  The carrying amount of accrued interest approximates its
    fair value.

    Estimated fair values for the Bank's off-balance-sheet instruments (standby
    letters of credit and construction lending commitments) are based on fees
    currently charged to enter into similar agreements, considering the
    remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties' credit standing;
    or quoted market prices (financial forward contracts).  Lending commitments
    other than the construction lending commitments do not have fees charged on
    them to enter into the agreements. 

    DEPOSIT LIABILITIES:  The fair values estimated for demand deposits (e.g.,
    interest and noninterest bearing checking accounts, passbook savings, and
    certain types of money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the
    amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying
    amounts).  The carrying amounts of variable rate, fixed-term money market
    accounts and certificates of deposit approximate their fair values at the
    reporting date.  Fair values of fixed rate certificates of deposit are
    estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest
    rates currently being offered to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly
    time deposit maturities.  The carrying amount of accrued interest payable
    approximates its fair value.

    10.  RECLASSIFICATION

    Certain items in the 1993 financial statements have been reclassified to
    conform with the 1994 presentation.


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NOTE B - INVESTMENT SECURITIES

    Effective December 31, 1993, the Bank changed its method of accounting for
    investment securities (Note A).  The amortized cost, carrying value and
    estimated fair values of investment securities as of December 31 are as
    follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      1994
                                          ------------------------------------------------------------
                                              Amortized           Gross unrealized         Estimated
                                                            --------------------------
                                               cost            Gains         Losses       fair value
                                          ---------------   ------------  ------------  --------------
    <S>                                   <C>                <C>           <C>           <C>
   Securities available for sale
       U.S. Treasury and agency
          securities                     $  70,623,000      $       -     $1,877,000    $68,746,000
       Other debt securities                     5,000              -              -          5,000
                                          ---------------   ------------  ------------  --------------
                                            70,628,000                     1,877,000     68,751,000

       Mortgage-backed securities           27,169,000              -      2,395,000     24,774,000
       Equity securities                     6,716,000          2,000        416,000      6,302,000
                                          ---------------   ------------  ------------  --------------

                                          $104,513,000         $2,000     $4,688,000    $99,827,000
                                          ---------------   ------------  ------------  --------------
                                          ---------------   ------------  ------------  --------------

                                                                      1994
                                          ------------------------------------------------------------
                                             Carrying             Gross unrealized         Estimated
                                                            ------------------------
                                                value          Gains         Losses       fair value
                                          ---------------   ------------    --------    --------------

   Securities held to maturity
       Obligations of states and
          political subdivisions            $1,979,000       $114,000        $  -        $2,093,000
                                          ---------------   ------------    --------    --------------
                                          ---------------   ------------    --------    --------------
</TABLE>



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NOTE B - INVESTMENT SECURITIES - Continued

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      1993
                                          ------------------------------------------------------------
                                              Amortized           Gross unrealized         Estimated
                                                            -------------------------
                                               cost            Gains         Losses       fair value
                                          ---------------   ------------    ---------   --------------
    <S>                                     <C>                <C>          <C>          <C>
   Securities available for sale
       U.S. Treasury and agency
          securities                       $38,238,000        $33,000      $  63,000    $38,208,000
       Other debt securities                     5,000           -              -             5,000
                                          ---------------   ------------  ------------  --------------
                                            38,243,000         33,000         63,000     38,213,000

       Mortgage-backed securities           31,925,000         11,000         28,000     31,908,000
       Equity securities                     5,651,000          6,000         28,000      5,629,000
                                          ---------------   ------------  ------------  --------------

                                           $75,819,000        $50,000       $119,000    $75,750,000
                                          ---------------   ------------  ------------  --------------
                                          ---------------   ------------  ------------  --------------

                                                                      1993
                                          ------------------------------------------------------------
                                             Carrying             Gross unrealized         Estimated
                                                            -------------------------
                                                value          Gains         Losses       fair value
                                          ---------------   ------------    ---------   --------------

   Securities held to maturity
       Obligations of states and
          political subdivisions            $1,972,000       $149,000        $  -        $2,121,000
       Commercial paper                      2,000,000           -              -         2,000,000
                                          ---------------   ------------    ----------  --------------

                                            $3,972,000       $149,000        $  -        $4,121,000
                                          ---------------   ------------    ----------  --------------
                                          ---------------   ------------    ----------  --------------
</TABLE>

    The carrying and estimated fair values of securities pledged to secure
    public funds and for other purposes as required or permitted by law
    amounted to approximately $990,000 and $980,000, respectively, at December
    31, 1994 and approximately $11,544,000 and $11,519,000, respectively, at
    December 31, 1993.

    The amortized cost, carrying value and estimated fair value of debt
    securities at December 31, 1994, by contractual maturity, are shown below. 
    Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because
    borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without
    call or prepayment penalties.


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NOTE B - INVESTMENT SECURITIES - Continued

                                                  Amortized         Estimated
                                                   cost             fair value
                                               --------------     -------------
   Securities available for sale
       Due in one year or less                $  21,693,000       $21,078,000
       Due after one year through five years     55,651,000        53,976,000
       Mortgage-backed securities                27,169,000        24,773,000
                                               --------------     -------------

                                               $104,513,000       $99,827,000
                                               --------------     -------------
                                               --------------     -------------

                                                 Carrying           Estimated 
                                                    value           fair value
                                               --------------     -------------

   Securities held to maturity
       Due after one year through five years     $  503,000        $  527,000
       Due after five years through ten years     1,476,000         1,566,000
                                               --------------     -------------

                                                 $1,979,000        $2,093,000
                                               --------------     -------------
                                               --------------     -------------

NOTE C - DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

   During 1993, the Bank sold its interest in the single family mortgage
   banking division.  On August 30, 1993, the Bank and Lawrence Koppleman and
   Company ("LK & Co.") entered into an agreement whereby the Bank purchased LK
   & Co.'s 50% interest in the mortgage division, with the intention of selling
   the resulting 100% interest to Victoria Mortgage Corp. ("Victoria"), of San
   Antonio, Texas.

   The Bank and LK & Co. entered into a purchase and sale agreement (the
   "Agreement") effective August 31, 1993 whereby the Bank sold all, but a
   minor portion, of the servicing rights and assets of its mortgage banking
   division to Victoria Mortgage for a base price of $30,000,000, subject to
   adjustments as defined in the Agreement.

   The net adjusted price and proceeds amounted to approximately $25,329,000.

   The net after-tax gain on the sale of the Division amounted to $6,592,000,
   or $1.95 per share.


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NOTE C - DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Continued

   The results of the Mortgage Banking Division ("Division") operations have
   been reported separately as a component of discontinued operations in the
   consolidated statements of earnings.  The Division's operating results for
   the eight months ended August 31, 1993 follow:

                                                                      1993   
                                                                 ---------------
   Condensed summaries of discontinued operations
       Operating revenues                                         $12,967,000
       Interest income                                              3,695,000
       Gain on sale of servicing rights                             3,136,000
                                                                 ---------------
                                                                   19,798,000
                                                                 ---------------
       Operating expenses                                          16,104,000
       Interest expense                                             2,584,000
                                                                 ---------------
                                                                   18,688,000
                                                                 ---------------
       Operating income before profit
          participation                                             1,110,000

       Mortgage banking profit participation
          and commissions                                             555,000
                                                                 ---------------

                                                                   $  555,000
                                                                 ---------------
                                                                 ---------------


   LK & Co. purchased a 50% interest in the remaining net assets of the
   Division which is represented as Due to LK & Co. in the net assets related
   to discontinued operations.

   The Division leased the facilities for its loan production offices.  Rent
   expense under these leases was approximately $940,000 for 1993.  These
   leases expired during 1994.  All leases were accounted for as operating
   leases.


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NOTE C - DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Continued

   As of August 31, 1993, the mortgage division lease for its corporate offices
   was assumed by Victoria; however, because of the lessor's refusal to release
   the Bank from its obligations under the lease, the Bank may be required to
   make future rental payments if this lease is defaulted upon.  The total
   amount of future minimum lease payments for the duration of this lease
   amounts to $2,717,000 at December 31, 1994.


NOTE D - LOANS

   The composition of the Bank's loan portfolio at December 31 is as follows:

                                                   1994              1993    
                                               --------------    --------------

    Commercial                                $  59,588,000     $  86,170,000
    Installment                                   1,373,000         1,789,000
    Construction                                  9,388,000        21,298,000
    Real estate                                  82,616,000        66,187,000
    Participations purchased                      1,865,000           644,000
                                               --------------    --------------
                                                154,830,000       176,088,000
    Less:
        Participations sold                       4,776,000         5,689,000
        Unearned discounts on purchased loans     2,917,000         3,566,000
        Deferred loan fees                          225,000           233,000
                                               --------------    --------------

                                               $146,912,000      $166,600,000
                                               --------------    --------------
                                               --------------    --------------


    The estimated fair value of loans receivable at December 31, 1994 is
    $147,246,000.

    The loan portfolio is substantially concentrated in Southern California.

    Loans where the accrual of interest income has been discontinued and placed
    on nonaccrual status at December 31, 1994 were $605,000.  In addition, the
    interest income that would have been recorded had the nonaccrual loans
    performed in accordance with their original terms would have been $49,000. 
    There was no interest receivable on nonaccrual loans at December 31, 1994.


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NOTE D - LOANS - Continued

    Transactions in the allowance for loan losses are summarized as follows:


                                                    1994              1993   
                                               --------------    --------------
    Balance at beginning of year                 $3,465,000        $2,660,000
    Provision charged to expense                  1,052,000         2,213,000
    Loans charged off                            (1,151,000)       (1,451,000)
    Recoveries credited to allowance                 11,000            43,000
                                               --------------    --------------

    Balance at end of year                       $3,377,000        $3,465,000
                                               --------------    --------------
                                               --------------    --------------


    At December 31, 1994 and 1993, management has charged off all known loan
    losses.


NOTE E - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

    The Bank had an agreement with Lawrence Koppelman and Company as discussed
    in notes A7 and C whereby profit (and loss) of the mortgage banking
    division was shared equally by Lawrence Koppelman and Company and the Bank. 
    After the completion of the sale of the mortgage banking division, the
    remaining assets were shared 50% by Lawrence Koppelman and Company and the
    Bank.

    In the ordinary course of business the Bank has granted loans to certain
    directors and the businesses with which they are associated.  A summary of
    this loan activity for 1994 and 1993 follows:

                                                    1994              1993   
                                               --------------    --------------
    Beginning balance                            $  947,000        $1,085,000
    New loans made                                  639,000           988,000
    Principal reductions and payoffs             (1,268,000)       (1,126,000)
                                               --------------    --------------

    Ending balance                               $  318,000        $  947,000
                                               --------------    --------------
                                               --------------    --------------


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NOTE F - BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

    A summary of Bank premises and equipment as of December 31 is as follows:

                                                        1994          1993   
                                                     ------------  -----------

    Leasehold improvements                           $1,698,000    $1,678,000
    Building and improvements                         2,290,000     1,341,000
    Furniture, fixtures and equipment                 1,915,000     1,843,000
                                                     ------------  -----------
                                                      5,903,000     4,862,000
    Less accumulated depreciation and amortization    3,500,000     2,940,000
                                                     ------------  -----------
                                                      2,403,000     1,922,000
    Land                                              1,660,000     1,660,000
                                                     ------------  -----------

                                                     $4,063,000    $3,582,000
                                                     ------------  -----------
                                                     ------------  -----------


NOTE G - DEPOSITS

    The composition of the Bank's deposits at December 31 is as follows:

                                                        1994          1993   
                                                    ------------- ------------

    Demand deposits                                $106,412,000  $123,966,000
    Savings and NOW accounts                         52,761,000    40,072,000
    Money market accounts                            91,038,000    83,685,000
    Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more      26,026,000    15,113,000
    Other time deposits                              14,490,000    18,694,000
                                                    ------------- ------------

                                                   $290,727,000  $281,530,000
                                                    ------------- ------------
                                                    ------------- ------------

    The estimated fair values of deposits consisted of the following at
    December 31, 1994:

    Demand deposits                                              $106,412,000
    Savings and NOW accounts                                       52,761,000
    Money market accounts                                          91,038,000
    Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more and other
        time deposits                                              40,404,000
                                                               -----------------

                                                                 $290,615,000
                                                               -----------------
                                                               -----------------


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NOTE G - DEPOSITS - Continued

    As discussed in Note A, SFAS No. 107 defines the fair value of demand
    deposits as the amount payable, and prohibits adjustment for any value
    derived from the expected retention of such deposits for a period of time. 
    That value, commonly referred to as the deposit base intangible, has not
    been estimated and is neither included in the above fair value amounts nor
    recorded as an intangible asset in the balance sheet.

    The Bank has five unrelated customers with aggregate deposit balances of
    approximately $35,624,000 at December 31, 1994 which represents
    approximately 12% of total deposits.


NOTE H - INCOME TAXES

    The Bank adopted, effective January 1, 1993, SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for
    Income Taxes," issued in February 1992.  Under the liability method
    specified by SFAS No. 109, deferred tax assets and liabilities are
    determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax
    bases of assets and liabilities as measured by the enacted tax rates which
    will be in effect when these differences reverse.  Deferred tax expense is
    the result of changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities.  The
    principal types of differences between assets and liabilities for financial
    statement and tax return purposes are accelerated depreciation, allowance
    for loan losses, allowance for losses on other real estate owned, interest
    on nonaccrual loans, franchise taxes and FHLB stock dividends.

                                                    1994              1993   
                                                 ------------    --------------
    Current
        Federal                                  $1,327,000        $  327,000
        State                                       565,000           121,000
                                                 ------------    --------------
                                                  1,892,000           448,000
                                                 ------------    --------------
    Deferred
        Federal                                    (204,000)         (876,000)
        State                                       (93,000)         (172,000)
                                                 ------------    --------------
                                                   (297,000)       (1,048,000)
                                                 ------------    --------------

                                                 $1,595,000       $  (600,000)
                                                 ------------    --------------
                                                 ------------    --------------


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NOTE H - INCOME TAXES - Continued

    As a result of the following items, the total tax expense for 1994 and 1993
    was different from the amount computed by applying the statutory U.S.
    federal income tax rate to earnings from continuing operations before
    income taxes:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        1994                          1993
                                            ----------------------------   ---------------------------
                                               Amount           Percent        Amount         Percent
                                            -------------    -----------   ------------    -----------
    <S>                                     <C>                 <C>        <C>                <C>
    Federal income tax at 
        statutory rate                      $1,374,000           34.0%     $(498,000)          34.0%
    Changes due to
        Exempt interest on securities          (61,000)          (1.5)       (49,000)           3.3
        State franchise tax, net of
            federal income tax benefit         305,000            7.6       (107,000)           7.3
        Dividends subject to exclusion         (13,000)           (.3)        (8,000)            .5
        Other                                  (10,000)           (.2)        62,000           (4.2)
                                            -------------    -----------   ------------    -----------

                                            $1,595,000           39.6%     $(600,000)          40.9%
                                            -------------    -----------   ------------    -----------
                                            -------------    -----------   ------------    -----------
</TABLE>

    Deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, consist of the
    following:

                                                     1994             1993   
                                                  ------------     ------------
    Deferred tax assets
        Net unrealized holding loss on
        securities available for sale             $1,948,000        $      - 
                                                  ------------     ------------

        Accelerated depreciation                     256,000          231,000
        Franchise tax                                 15,000          267,000
        Allowance for loan losses                  1,214,000        1,156,000
        Allowance for losses on other real
        estate owned                                 817,000          578,000
        Interest on non accrual loans                  9,000          344,000
        Other                                        156,000          137,000
                                                  ------------     ------------
                                                   2,467,000        2,713,000
                                                  ------------     ------------
                                                   4,415,000        2,713,000

    Deferred tax liabilities
        FHLB Stock dividends                         (92,000)         (68,000)
        Other                                       (158,000)         (23,000)
                                                  ------------     ------------
                                                    (250,000)         (91,000)
                                                  ------------     ------------

                                                  $4,165,000       $2,622,000
                                                  ------------     ------------
                                                  ------------     ------------


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NOTE I - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

    The Bank leases the land on which its Westwood facility is located from an
    unrelated party.  The lease expires in 2003.  Rent expense under this lease
    was approximately $106,000 and $132,000 for 1994 and 1993, respectively. 
    The Bank also leases, from unrelated parties, the facilities for its branch
    locations.  These leases expire at various times through the year 2002. 
    Rent expense under these leases was approximately $621,000 and $733,000 for
    1994 and 1993, respectively.  All leases are accounted for as operating
    leases.  Minimum future rental payments required under all leases as of
    December 31, 1994, which exclude any increases in direct operating costs
    such as property taxes, utilities, fees, insurance and other service and
    maintenance expenses under the respective lease, are approximately as
    follows:

    1995                                          $  494,000
    1996                                             302,000
    1997                                             302,000
    1998                                             302,000
    1999                                             302,000
    Thereafter                                       976,000
                                                 --------------

                                                  $2,678,000
                                                 --------------
                                                 --------------

    The Bank leases portions of the Westwood building it owns and the
    facilities it leases to outside businesses.  These noncancelable operating
    leases expire at various periods through May 31, 1995.  Rental income in
    1994 and 1993 was approximately $26,000 and $22,000, respectively.

    At December 31, 1994 and 1993 the Bank had unfunded loan commitments of
    $44,195,000 and $57,257,000, respectively, and outstanding commitments of
    approximately $1,988,000 and $2,615,000, respectively, which were related
    to standby letters of credit.

    Loan commitments are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is
    no violation of any condition established in the contract.  Commitments
    generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may
    require payments of a fee.  The Bank evaluates each customer's
    creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis.  The amount of collateral
    obtained if deemed necessary by the Bank on extension of credit is based on
    management's credit evaluation of the counterparty.  Collateral held varies
    but may include residential real estate, accounts receivable, inventory,
    property, plant and equipment, and income producing commercial properties.


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NOTE I - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Continued

    Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to
    guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.  Those guarantees
    are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements,
    including commercial paper, bond financing, and similar transactions.  The
    credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same
    as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers.

    The estimated fair values of the Bank's off-balance-sheet financial
    instruments at December 31, 1994 are summarized below:

                                         Estimated fair value
                                         of off-balance-sheet
                                          financial instruments
                                        -----------------------

        Commitments to extend credit            $970,000
        Standby letters of credit                 40,000

    In connection with certain mortgage loans sold by the Bank, the Bank has
    agreed to repurchase those loans on which the borrower defaults.  However,
    the Bank remains liable only to the extent that such loans are not insured
    by the federal government.

    The Bank has established federal fund lines from various banks totaling
    $24,600,000.

    The Bank is involved in various litigation.  In the opinion of management,
    based on advice from the Bank's legal counsel, the disposition of all
    pending litigation will not have a material effect on the Bank's
    consolidated financial position.


NOTE J - EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN

    In December 1974, the Bank adopted a qualified employee stock ownership
    plan for the benefit of its employees.  Contributions to the plan are
    determined by the Board of Directors except that the contribution cannot
    exceed 15% of the compensation of eligible participants.  The Bank
    contributed $260,000 in 1994 and $660,000 in 1993.


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NOTE K - STOCK OPTION PLANS

    The Board of Directors has approved a stock option plan under which options
    for 203,900 shares of the Bank's common stock were issued to two executive
    officers.  Such options had original terms of five years which were
    extended an additional five years during 1993, vest 20% per year on each
    anniversary of the date of grant, and are Incentive Options as defined in
    the plan.  One-half of the options are exercisable at $3.58 per share and
    the other half at $3.93 per share.  Such shares and option prices represent
    the original shares and fair market values at date of grant, adjusted for
    subsequent stock splits and stock dividends.

    As of December 31, 1994 the Board of Directors has granted options to 16
    senior officers of the Bank to purchase 185,136 shares of common stock. 
    Such shares represent the original options available, pursuant to the plan,
    adjusted for stock dividends made subsequent to the grant.  The options are
    exercisable at the fair market value of the Bank's common stock on the date
    of the grant and expire five years from that date.  During 1994, options
    representing 127,011 shares were extended for an additional two years.  At
    December 31, 1994, 142,758 shares are exercisable at option prices ranging
    from $5.46 to $7.00 per share.  During 1995, 11,625 shares become
    exercisable at option prices ranging from $5.46 to $7.00 per share.

    Stock option activity under both plans for the years ended December 31,
    1994 and 1993 is as follows:

                                     Options          Price         Options  
                                    available       per share     outstanding
                                    ------------   ------------  --------------

    Balance at January 1, 1993       69,770        $4.92-$11.82     300,922

        Stock dividend                6,977                          30,092
        Options granted             (33,300)        $8.00-$8.75      33,300
        Options cancelled            33,814        $8.64-$10.74     (33,814)
        Stock split                  19,315                          82,625
                                    ------------                 --------------

    Balance at December 31, 1993     96,576        $3.58-$7.81      413,125

        Options cancelled            24,090        $6.18-$7.81      (24,090)
                                    ------------                 --------------

    Balance at December 31, 1994    120,666        $3.58-$7.00      389,035
                                    ------------                 --------------
                                    ------------                 --------------


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NOTE L - OTHER EXPENSE

    The following is a summary of other expenses for the years ended December
    31:

                                                        1994        1993   
                                                    -----------  -----------
   Data processing                                  $  774,000   $  759,000
   Professional services                             1,351,000    1,464,000
   Business development                                515,000      546,000
   Provision for losses on other real estate owned   1,074,000      890,000
   Office supplies                                     410,000      437,000
   Telephone                                           145,000      152,000
   Other                                             3,236,000    2,319,000
                                                    -----------  -----------

                                                    $7,505,000   $6,567,000
                                                    -----------  -----------
                                                    -----------  -----------


NOTE M - PURCHASE AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENTS

   During 1993, the Bank entered into three Purchase and Assumption Agreements
   (the "Agreements") with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to
   assume approximately $149,000,000 of insured deposit liabilities of three
   banks that were closed by bank regulators and placed into receivership with
   the FDIC.  The Bank also purchased approximately $33,000,000 of selected
   assets of the failed banks.  The Bank received cash for the difference
   between the assets purchased and the liabilities that were assumed.  The
   Agreements provided funds to the Bank for the payoff of the depositors who
   were not insured after obtaining certified releases from the FDIC.


NOTE N - REGULATORY MATTERS

   The regulations require the Bank to meet specific capital adequacy
   guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank's assets,
   liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under
   regulatory accounting principles.  The Bank's capital classification is also
   subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk
   weightings, and other factors.


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NOTE N - REGULATORY MATTERS - Continued

   Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy
   require the Bank to maintain a minimum leverage-capital ratio of Tier I
   capital (as defined) to total assets based on the Bank's ratings under the
   regulatory rating system.  The minimum leverage-capital ratio is in a range
   of 3 to 5 percent dependent upon the Bank's rating.  In addition, the Bank
   must maintain a ratio of total capital (as defined) to risk-weighted assets
   of 8 percent and a ratio of Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets of 4
   percent.  The Bank's leverage-capital ratio, ratio of total capital (as
   defined) to risk-weighted assets and ratio of Tier I capital to
   risk-weighted assets (unaudited) were 10.58%, 18.72%, and 17.47%,
   respectively at December 31, 1994.  Management believes, as of December 31,
   1994, that the Bank meets all capital requirements to which it is subject.


NOTE O - SUBSEQUENT EVENT

   On January 24, 1995, the Bank entered into a definitive agreement providing
   for the merger of the Bank of Encino ("Encino") into Western Bank.  The Bank
   has agreed to pay $8 million in cash for all the shares of Encino common
   stock.  As of December 31, 1994, Encino had approximately $70 million in
   assets.  Completion of the transaction is subject to approvals from state
   and federal agencies as well as the shareholders of Encino.  It is expected
   that the transaction will be completed during the second quarter of 1995.


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                                  Exhibit 94.4

                                  Western Bank
                 Consolidated Financial Statements June 30, 1996

                                   (Unaudited)

WESTERN BANK
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)

(000's omitted, except share data)

   ASSETS                                              30-JUN-96      31-DEC-95
- --------------------------------------------------     ---------     ----------
   Cash and due from banks                             $  28,964     $  25,437
   Federal funds sold                                     10,000            --
   Interest bearing deposits and
     investment securities
       Held to maturity (Fair value of $1,498 and          1,509         3,612
       $3,656 at 6/30/96 and 12/31/95 respectively)
       Available for sale, at fair value                 129,394       140,133
   Loans and leases (net)                                196,012       210,506
   Premises and equipment                                  5,144         5,324
   Other real estate owned                                 6,099         4,828
   Other assets                                            7,253         7,158
                                                      ----------    ----------
                                        TOTAL ASSETS  $  384,375    $  396,998
                                                      ----------    ----------
                                                      ----------    ----------

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
   Deposits                                           $  343,364    $  340,639
   FHLB advances and other borrowings                                   17,000
   Accrued interest payable and other liabilities          2,114         1,814
                                                      ----------    ----------
                                   TOTAL LIABILITIES     345,478       359,453

   Common stock, no par value,
     authorized 10,000,000 shares and
     3,543,156 outstanding at 6/30/96 and
     12/31/95                                             20,511        20,511
   Retained earnings                                      19,432        17,088
   Unrealized gain on investment
   securities available for sale, net of taxes            (1,046)          (54)
                                                      ----------    ----------
                          TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY      38,897        37,545

          TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  $  384,375    $  396,998
                                                      ----------    ----------
                                                      ----------    ----------

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WESTERN BANK
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)

(000's omitted, except per share data)
                                                      FOR SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED
                                                      --------------------------
                                                        30-JUN-96     30-JUN-95
                                                      ----------    ----------
INTEREST AND LOAN FEE INCOME:
   Investment securities                                $  4,046      $  3,322
   Federal funds sold                                         35           238
   Loans and leases                                       10,036         8,293
                                                      ----------    ----------
                               TOTAL INTEREST INCOME      14,117        11,853

INTEREST EXPENSE:
   Deposits                                                3,980         2,428
   Borrowings                                                319             9
                                                      ----------    ----------
                              TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE       4,299         2,437

                                                      ----------    ----------
NET INTEREST INCOME                                        9,818         9,416

   Less:  provision for loan losses                            -           100
                                                      ----------    ----------
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES        9,818         9,316

NON-INTEREST INCOME
   Service charges on deposits accounts                      165           151
   Temporary overdraft charges & NSF fees                    198           213
   Other service charge and fee income                       133           180
   Gain on sale of mortgage loans                              -           212
   Loan servicing fees                                       128           293
   Other income                                              152           787
                                                      ----------    ----------
                           TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME         776         1,836

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
   Salaries and benefits                                   3,422         3,291
   Premises and furniture, fixtures and equipment            788           745
   Advertising, marketing and business development           206           242
   Data processing                                           431           362
   Other real estate owned                                   427           356
   Professional services                                     393           393
   Other                                                     907         1,778
                                                      ----------    ----------
                          TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE       6,574         7,167

                                                      ----------    ----------
Income before provision for taxes                          4,020         3,985
Provision for taxes                                        1,676         1,623
                                                      ----------    ----------
                NET INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR TAXES    $  2,344      $  2,362
                                                      ----------    ----------
                                                      ----------    ----------

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WESTERN BANK
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)

(000's omitted)
                                                      FOR SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED
                                                      --------------------------
                                                       30-JUN-96      30-JUN-95
                                                       ---------      ---------
Cash flow from operating activities
Net income                                              $  2,344      $  2,362
   Adjustments to reconcile net income
   to net cash provided by operating activities:
       Provision for loan losses                               -           100
       Depreciation and amortization                         296           225
       Net increase (decrease) in accrued interest
         payable and other liabilities                       300        (2,280)
       Net decrease (increase) in accrued interest
         receivable and other assets                         (95)        3,674
                                                       ---------      ---------
               CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES       2,845         4,081

Cash flow from investing activities:
   Principal payments received on investment securities
       available for sale                                 35,747        10,609
   Purchase of investment securities available for sale  (26,000)      (11,000)
   Principal payments received on investment securities
       held to maturity                                    2,103            (4)
   (Increase) decrease in net loans                       14,494        (1,542)
   (Increase) decrease in OREO                            (1,271)        2,100
   Additions to premises and equipment                      (116)         (652)

                                                       ---------      ---------
           NET CASH PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES      24,957          (489)

Cash flow from financing activities:
   Net increase (decrease) in deposits                     2,725       (29,305)
   Repayment of debt                                     (17,000)          -
   Common stock dividend                                       -            11
                                                       ---------      ---------
           NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES     (14,275)      (29,294)

                                                       ---------      ---------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                 13,527       (25,702)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period  25,437        55,423

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END
  OF THE PERIOD                                        $  38,964     $  29,721
                                                       ---------      ---------
                                                       ---------      ---------

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
   Property acquired through foreclosure                $  2,298      $  1,263

                                                       ---------      ---------
                                                       ---------      ---------
   Increase (decrease) of unrealized gain on investment
     securities available for sale, net of tax          $   (992)     $  2,218
                                                       ---------      ---------
                                                       ---------      ---------
   Cash taxes paid                                      $  1,650      $  1,665
                                                       ---------      ---------
                                                       ---------      ---------
   Cash interest paid                                   $  4,361      $  2,308
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