ELDORADO BANCSHARES INC
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                          SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                               WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549


                                      __________

                                      FORM 8-K/A
                                      __________



      Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange 
                                     Act of 1934

          Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): January 22, 1999



                               ELDORADO BANCSHARES, INC.         
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                (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)





          DELAWARE                     2-76555                 33-0720548
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State or other jurisdiction     Commission File Number        IRS Employer
of incorporation                                           Identification No.

                          24012 CALLE DE LA PLATA, SUITE 340
                            LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA 92653   
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                       (Address of principal executive offices)
                                    (949) 699-4344       
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                           (Registrant's telephone number,
                                 including area code)


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ITEM 2.   ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS.

     On January 22, 1999, Eldorado Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") completed
the acquisition of Antelope Valley Bank ("AVB"), upon the merger of a wholly-
owned subsidiary of the Company with and into AVB. Headquartered in Lancaster,
California (located approximately 50 miles northeast of Los Angeles), AVB
operates eight full service branches.  As of December 31, 1998, AVB had total
assets of $211.7 million and deposits of $187.7 million.

     In connection with the AVB Acquisition, the Company issued an aggregate 
of approximately 2,781,600 shares of Class B Common Stock to the shareholders 
of AVB based upon a fixed exchange ratio of 3.625 shares of Class B Common 
Stock for each share of AVB common stock.  The determination of the exchange 
ratio was based upon arms length negotiation between the parties.  The 
acquisition is being treated as a pooling of interests for accounting 
purposes.

ITEM 7.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

     (a)  Financial statements of businesses acquired.  

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                    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORT OF
                 INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
                       
                          ANTELOPE VALLEY BANK

                     December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996


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                                CONTENTS

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<CAPTION>

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<S>                                                                <C>
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS                       3

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

    BALANCE SHEETS                                                       4

    STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS                                               5
         
    STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                                    7

    STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS                                             8

    NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS                                       10



</TABLE>

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       REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS



Board of Directors
Antelope Valley Bank


We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Antelope Valley Bank 
(a California corporation) as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the related 
statements of earnings, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the 
three years in the period ended December 31, 1998. 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 financial position of Antelope Valley Bank as of 
December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results of its operations and its cash 
flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1998, in 
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.


/s/ Grant Thornton LLP

Los Angeles, California
January 22, 1999

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                                        Antelope Valley Bank
                                           BALANCE SHEETS
                                            December 31,

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                   ASSETS
                                                                           1998                  1997
                                                                    --------------------  --------------------
<S>                                                                <C>                    <C>
Cash and noninterest-earning deposits (minimum Federal
     Reserve balance at December 31, 1998 and 1997
     was $4,357,000 and $3,306,000, respectively)                          $ 13,260,000          $ 18,447,000

Federal funds sold                                                           19,300,000             4,380,000
                                                                    --------------------  --------------------

                 Cash and cash equivalents                                   32,560,000            22,827,000

Time deposits due from financial institutions                                 1,863,000             1,962,000

Securities available for sale - at fair value                                37,064,000            36,641,000

Loans, net                                                                  127,459,000           116,127,000

Premises and equipment - at cost, net of accumulated
     depreciation and amortization                                            2,751,000             2,527,000

Other real estate owned                                                          38,000                20,000

Other assets and accrued interest                                             9,965,000             9,555,000
                                                                    --------------------  --------------------

                                                                          $ 211,700,000         $ 189,659,000
                                                                    --------------------  --------------------
                                                                    --------------------  --------------------

<CAPTION>
                    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                   1998                  1997
                                                                    --------------------  --------------------
<S>                                                                 <C>                   <C>
Deposits
     Noninterest-bearing demand deposits                                   $ 54,706,000          $ 48,856,000
     Interest-bearing deposits
        NOW accounts                                                         40,846,000            32,301,000
        Money market accounts                                                21,685,000            21,221,000
        Savings                                                              22,736,000            19,842,000
        Time deposits of $100,000 or more                                    11,390,000             9,885,000
        Other time deposits                                                  36,386,000            35,762,000
                                                                    --------------------  --------------------
                                                                            187,749,000           167,867,000
Other liabilities and accrued interest                                        2,558,000             2,112,000
                                                                    --------------------  --------------------
                                                                            190,307,000           169,979,000
Commitments and contingencies                                                         -                     -

Stockholders' equity
     Common stock - authorized, 10,000,000 shares without par 
        value; issued and outstanding, 767,342 shares in
        1998 and 1997                                                         3,625,000             3,625,000
     Retained earnings                                                       17,397,000            15,935,000
     Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax                         371,000               120,000
                                                                    --------------------  --------------------
                                                                             21,393,000            19,680,000
                                                                    --------------------  --------------------

                                                                           $ 211,700,000         $ 189,659,000
                                                                    --------------------  --------------------
                                                                    --------------------  --------------------
</TABLE>

      The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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                                              Antelope Valley Bank
                                             STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
                                            Year ended December 31,

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                1998                 1997                 1996
                                                          ------------------   ------------------  -------------------
<S>                                                      <C>                   <C>                 <C>            
Interest income
     Loans                                                     $ 11,859,000         $ 10,408,000          $ 8,766,000
     Securities available for sale
        Taxable                                                   1,131,000            1,562,000              926,000
        Nontaxable                                                  778,000              789,000              590,000
     Time deposits                                                   99,000              154,000              101,000
     Federal funds sold                                             697,000              451,000              424,000
                                                          ------------------   ------------------  -------------------
                                                                 14,564,000           13,364,000           10,807,000
                                                          ------------------   ------------------  -------------------
Interest expense
     Time deposits of $100,000 or more                              553,000              503,000              386,000
     Other deposits                                               3,012,000            2,978,000            2,355,000
                                                          ------------------   ------------------  -------------------
                                                                  3,565,000            3,481,000            2,741,000
                                                          ------------------   ------------------  -------------------

              Net interest income                                10,999,000            9,883,000            8,066,000

Provision for credit losses                                       1,280,000            1,054,000              700,000
                                                          ------------------   ------------------  -------------------

              Net interest income after provision
                  for credit losses                               9,719,000            8,829,000            7,366,000

Noninterest income
     Service charges on deposit accounts                          3,106,000            2,887,000            2,224,000
     Gain (loss) on sale of securities - net                              -              (16,000)              23,000
     Other                                                        1,227,000            1,354,000            2,270,000
                                                          ------------------   ------------------  -------------------
                                                                  4,333,000            4,225,000            4,517,000
                                                          ------------------   ------------------  -------------------
</TABLE>

      The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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                                              Antelope Valley Bank
                                       STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS - CONTINUED
                                            Year ended December 31,

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                1998                 1997                 1996
                                                          ------------------   ------------------  -------------------
<S>                                                       <C>                  <C>                 <C>         
Noninterest expense
     Salaries, wages and employee benefits                      $ 5,716,000          $ 4,818,000          $ 4,160,000
     Occupancy                                                      569,000              571,000              562,000
     Premises and equipment                                         519,000              482,000              488,000
     Other                                                        5,196,000            4,841,000            3,449,000
                                                          ------------------   ------------------  -------------------
                                                                 12,000,000           10,712,000            8,659,000
                                                          ------------------   ------------------  -------------------
              Earnings before income taxes                        2,052,000            2,342,000            3,224,000

Income tax expense                                                  590,000              422,000            1,130,000
                                                          ------------------   ------------------  -------------------
              NET EARNINGS                                      $ 1,462,000          $ 1,920,000          $ 2,094,000
                                                          ------------------   ------------------  -------------------
                                                          ------------------   ------------------  -------------------
Basic and diluted earnings per share                            $      1.91          $      2.50          $      2.73
                                                          ------------------   ------------------  -------------------
                                                          ------------------   ------------------  -------------------

</TABLE>

      The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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                                              Antelope Valley Bank
                                       STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                  For the three years ended December 31, 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                                           Accumulated
                                           Number                                             Other
                                         of Shares        Common          Retained        Comprehensive
                                        Outstanding        Stock          Earnings            Income             Total
                                        -------------  --------------  ----------------  -----------------  ----------------
<S>                                     <C>            <C>             <C>               <C>                <C>
Balance - January 1, 1996                    511,636     $ 3,625,000      $ 11,924,000        $   350,000      $ 15,899,000

50% stock dividend                           255,706               -                 -                  -                 -
                                             
Cash dividend on fractional shares                 -               -            (3,000)                 -            (3,000)
                                  
Comprehensive income:
    Net changes in unrealized loss 
      on securities available for
      sale, net of tax 
      benefit of $199,000                          -               -                 -           (267,000)         (267,000)
 
    Net earnings for the year                      -               -         2,094,000                  -         2,094,000
                                                                                                            ----------------
      Comprehensive income                                                                                        1,827,000
                                        -------------  --------------  ----------------  -----------------  ----------------

Balance - December 31, 1996                  767,342       3,625,000        14,015,000             83,000        17,723,000
                           
Comprehensive income:
    Net changes in unrealized gain
      on securities available for
      sale, net of tax of $27,000                  -               -                 -             37,000            37,000
                                
    Net earnings for the year                      -               -         1,920,000                  -         1,920,000
                                                                                                            ----------------
      Comprehensive income                                                                                        1,957,000 
                                        -------------  --------------  ----------------  -----------------  ----------------

Balance - December 31, 1997                  767,342       3,625,000        15,935,000            120,000        19,680,000
                           
Comprehensive income:
    Net changes in unrealized gain
      on securities available for
      sale, net of tax of $179,000                 -               -                 -            251,000           251,000
                                  

    Net earnings for the year                      -               -         1,462,000                  -         1,462,000
                                                                                                            ----------------
      Comprehensive income                                                                                        1,713,000  
                                        -------------  --------------  ----------------  -----------------  ----------------
Balance - December 31, 1998                  767,342     $ 3,625,000      $ 17,397,000        $   371,000      $ 21,393,000
                                        -------------  --------------  ----------------  -----------------  ----------------
                                        -------------  --------------  ----------------  -----------------  ----------------  

</TABLE>

      The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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                              Antelope Valley Bank
                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             Year ended December 31,

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                               1998              1997               1996
                                                                           ------------    --------------  ---------------
<S>                                                                        <C>             <C>             <C>
Increase (decrease) in cash

Cash flows from operating activities:
     Net earnings                                                          $ 1,462,000       $ 1,920,000       $2,094,000
     Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash 
       provided by operating activities
         Provision for credit losses                                         1,280,000         1,054,000          700,000
         Provision for losses on other real estate owned                             -                 -          330,000
         Depreciation of premises and equipment                                429,000           825,000          596,000
         Amortization of goodwill                                              446,000           367,000                -
         Loss (gain) on sale of equipment                                      (21,000)                -         (602,000)
         (Gain) loss on sale of other real estate owned                         21,000            (3,000)          22,000  
         Loss (gain) on sale of investment securities, net                           -            16,000          (23,000)
         Net change in deferred loan fees                                      366,000            31,000           17,000 
         Accretion of premiums and discounts on
           investment securities, net                                          478,000           (17,000)         (32,000) 
         Increase in unearned discount on loans                                326,000         2,054,000        1,209,000  
         Deferred income taxes                                                (345,000)          (89,000)        (150,000) 
         Decrease (increase) in other assets                                  (691,000)       (4,589,000)      (2,218,000) 
         Increase (decrease) in other liabilities                              446,000           229,000          337,000  
                                                                           ------------    --------------  ---------------
                     Net cash provided by operating activities               4,197,000         1,798,000        2,280,000

Cash flows from investing activities:
     Proceeds from sale of securities available for sale                     5,677,000        12,673,000        7,983,000
     Purchases of securities available for sale                            (32,537,000)      (32,807,000)     (12,615,000)
     Proceeds from matured securities available for sale                    14,893,000         4,012,000        2,699,000
     Principal paydowns on investment securities                            11,498,000         3,362,000          520,000
     Decrease (increase) in time deposits due from financial institutions       99,000           789,000       (1,378,000)
     Net increase in loans                                                 (13,421,000)      (25,726,000)     (10,661,000)
     Purchases of premises and equipment                                      (667,000)         (942,000)        (192,000)
     Proceeds from sale of equipment                                            35,000                 -          868,000
     Proceeds from sale of real estate owned                                    78,000         1,878,000          404,000
                                                                           ------------    --------------  ---------------
                     Net cash used by investing activities                 (14,345,000)      (36,761,000)     (12,372,000)


</TABLE>

    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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                                          Antelope Valley Bank
                                   STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED
                                          Year ended December 31,

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                    1998             1997                    1996
                                                                ---------------  ----------------  ------------------
<S>                                                             <C>              <C>               <C>         
Cash flows from financing activities:
     Cash dividends                                               $          -     $           -       $      (3,000)
     Increase in deposits                                           19,881,000        40,238,000          13,923,000
                                                                ---------------  ----------------  ------------------

            Net cash provided by financing activities               19,881,000        40,238,000          13,920,000
                                                                ---------------  ----------------  ------------------
Increase in cash and cash equivalents                                9,733,000         5,275,000           3,828,000

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year                      22,827,000        17,552,000          13,724,000
                                                                ---------------  ----------------  ------------------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year                          $ 32,560,000     $  22,827,000       $  17,552,000
                                                                ---------------  ----------------  ------------------
                                                                ---------------  ----------------  ------------------

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
     Interest paid                                                $  3,787,000     $   3,435,000       $   2,421,000
                                                                ---------------  ----------------  ------------------
                                                                ---------------  ----------------  ------------------
     Income taxes paid                                            $    744,000     $     705,000       $   1,389,000
                                                                ---------------  ----------------  ------------------
                                                                ---------------  ----------------  ------------------
Supplemental disclosures of noncash investing activities:
     Acquisition of real estate in settlement of loans            $          -     $     194,000       $     251,000
                                                                ---------------  ----------------  ------------------
                                                                ---------------  ----------------  ------------------
</TABLE>

    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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                                Antelope Valley Bank

                           NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                          December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

     Antelope Valley Bank (the Bank) is engaged in the business of 
     attracting deposits from the general public and using such deposits, 
     together with borrowings and other funds, to make loans.  Most of the 
     Bank's business activity is with customers located within the Antelope 
     Valley.  The economy of the Antelope Valley is somewhat dependent upon 
     the defense and aerospace industries. The ability of the Bank's 
     customers to honor their loan agreements is dependent, in part, on the 
     general economy of the Bank's market area.

     Bank revenues are derived principally from interest on loans and 
     investments, and other fees.  A major expense of the Bank is interest 
     paid on deposits.  Bank operations and net interest income are affected 
     by general economic conditions and by the monetary and fiscal policies 
     of the federal government.  Deposit flows and costs of funds are 
     influenced by interest rates on competing investments and general 
     market interest rates.

     The accounting and reporting policies of the Bank conform with generally
     accepted accounting principles within the banking industry.  A summary of
     the significant accounting policies consistently applied in the preparation
     of the accompanying financial statements follows:

     1.   CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include
     cash and noninterest-earning deposits and federal funds sold.  Generally,
     federal funds are sold for one-day periods.

     2.   SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

     Investments in marketable equity securities and all debt securities are
     classified as securities available for sale.  Securities available for sale
     are carried at fair value and unrealized holding gains and losses, net of
     tax, are reported as a net amount in comprehensive income.  Gains and
     losses on the sale of securities available for sale are determined using
     the specific identification method.

     3.   LOANS

     Loans are stated at their outstanding principal balances, less unearned
     discount, allowance for credit losses and unamortized deferred loan fees or
     costs.

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                                Antelope Valley Bank

                     NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

                          December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued
     
     Interest is accrued daily as earned on all simple interest loans.  Interest
     income on discounted loans is recognized under a method that approximates
     interest calculated using the interest method.  Interest income is not
     recognized on loans if collection of the interest is deemed by management
     to be unlikely.  The Bank recognizes loan origination fees as an adjustment
     of the loan's yield over the life of the loans by the interest method,
     which results in a constant rate of return.  Certain direct costs,
     primarily salaries, of originating the loan are recognized over the life of
     the loan as a reduction of the yield rather than as an expense item when
     incurred.
     
     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 is
     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. 
     The Bank 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.  Restructured loans are
     measured for impairment by discounting the total expected future cash flows
     using the loan's effective rate of interest in the original loan agreement.
     
     
     4.   ALLOWANCE AND PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES

     The determination of the balance in the allowance for credit losses is
     based on an analysis of the loan portfolio and reflects an amount which, in
     management's judgment, is adequate to provide for potential losses after
     giving consideration to known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio,
     current economic conditions, past loss experience, estimated value of any
     underlying collateral and such other factors as deserve current recognition
     in estimating credit losses.  The provision for credit losses is charged to
     expense.

     5.   DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION

     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 life of the lease or the
     service lives of the improvements, whichever is shorter.  The straight-line
     method of depreciation is used for financial reporting purposes, while both
     straight-line and accelerated methods of depreciation are used for income
     tax purposes.

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                                Antelope Valley Bank

                     NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

                          December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued
     
     6.   OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED

     Other real estate owned, which represents properties acquired by
     foreclosure or by a deed in lieu of foreclosure, is initially recorded at
     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 credit losses.  Subsequent to acquisition, other real estate owned is
     carried at the lower of recorded cost or fair value less cost to sell. 
     Subsequent operating expenses or income, reduction in estimated values, and
     gains or losses on disposition of such properties are recognized in current
     operations.
     
     7.   INCOME TAXES
     
     Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected at currently enacted
     income tax rates applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets
     or liabilities are expected to be realized or settled.  As changes in tax
     laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted
     through the provision for income taxes.
     
     8.   EARNINGS PER SHARE
     
     Basic and diluted earnings per share are based on the weighted average
     number of shares outstanding during each year retroactively adjusted for
     stock dividends.  The weighted average number of shares used in the
     computation of earnings per share for each of the three years ended
     December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 was 767,342.
     
     9.   FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS
     
     A substantial portion of the Bank's assets and liabilities are considered
     financial instruments.  However, many of such instruments lack an available
     trading market, as characterized by a willing buyer and seller engaging in
     an exchange transaction.  Therefore, the Bank uses significant estimations
     and present value calculations to estimate their fair values.
     
     Changes in the assumptions or methodologies used to estimate fair values
     may materially affect the estimated amounts.  Also, management is concerned
     that there may not be reasonable comparability between institutions due to
     the wide range of permitted assumptions and methodologies in the absence of
     active markets.  This lack of uniformity gives rise to a high degree of
     subjectivity in estimating financial instrument fair values.

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                                Antelope Valley Bank

                     NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

                          December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued
     
     10.  PERVASIVENESS OF ESTIMATES

     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 and
     disclosure of contingent 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.
     
     11.  GOODWILL
     
     Goodwill, from the acquisition of three branch offices of Wells Fargo Bank
     in 1997, representing the excess of cost over fair value of net assets
     acquired and is being amortized over ten years using the straight-line
     method.
     
     12.  COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
     
     In 1998, the Bank adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
     130 ("SFAS 130"), REPORTING COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, which prescribes
     standards for reporting comprehensive income and its components.  The
     Bank's comprehensive income consists of net earnings for the current period
     and the net change in unrealized gains and losses on securities available
     for sale.
     
NOTE B - SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE
     
     The amortized cost and estimated fair values of securities available for
     sale as of December 31, are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                       1998                                    
                                --------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             Gross unrealized
                                   Amortized         ---------------------------------       Estimated
                                     Cost               Gains             Losses            Fair value    
                                ----------------     -------------    ----------------    ----------------
<S>                             <C>                  <C>              <C>                 <C>
  U.S. Agencies                    $20,510,000          $ 54,000          $(108,000)         $20,456,000  
  Municipal                         13,923,000           696,000             (2,000)          14,617,000  
  Corporate debt                     1,995,000                 -             (4,000)           1,991,000  
                                ----------------     -------------    ----------------    ----------------
                                                                                                          
                                   $36,428,000          $750,000          $(114,000)         $37,064,000  
                                ----------------     -------------    ----------------    ----------------
                                ----------------     -------------    ----------------    ----------------

</TABLE>

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                                Antelope Valley Bank

                     NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

                          December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996

NOTE B - SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE - Continued

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                 1997                                     
                               -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                                            Gross unrealized
                                  Amortized         ---------------------------------       Estimated
                                    Cost               Gains             Losses            Fair value     
                               ----------------     -------------    ----------------    ---------------- 
<S>                            <C>                  <C>              <C>                 <C>
 U.S. Treasury                   $  1,010,000        $    4,000      $             -       $  1,014,000   
 U.S. Agencies                     21,638,000            97,000           (229,000)          21,506,000   
 Municipal                         13,789,000           336,000             (4,000)          14,121,000   
                               ----------------     -------------    ----------------    ---------------- 
                                  $36,437,000          $437,000          $(233,000)         $36,641,000   
                               ----------------     -------------    ----------------    ---------------- 
                               ----------------     -------------    ----------------    ---------------- 
</TABLE>

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities available for sale at
December 31, 1998, 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.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                      Amortized              Estimated      
                                                                         cost               fair value      
                                                                  -------------------    ------------------ 
<S>                                                               <C>                    <C>
 Due in one year or less                                              $  7,251,000           $  7,268,000   
 Due after one year through five years                                   6,535,000              6,608,000   
 Due after five years through ten years                                  6,720,000              6,795,000   
 Due after ten years                                                    15,922,000             16,393,000   
                                                                  -------------------    ------------------ 
                                                                                                            
                                                                       $36,428,000            $37,064,000   
                                                                  -------------------    ------------------ 
                                                                  -------------------    ------------------ 
</TABLE>

     Securities available for sale pledged to secure public funds and for other
     purposes as required or permitted by law amounts to approximately
     $8,214,000 and $5,046,000 at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.

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                                Antelope Valley Bank

                     NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

                          December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996


NOTE C - LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

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

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                1998                   1997
                                                                          ------------------     ------------------
<S>                                                                       <C>                    <C>
        Real estate loans
            Construction                                                    $    1,859,000        $       715,000
            Mortgage                                                            15,543,000             14,863,000
        Commercial and industrial loans                                         37,194,000             35,920,000
        Loans to individuals for automobiles, household,
            family and other personal expenditures                              82,784,000             74,264,000
                                                                          ------------------     ------------------
                                                                               137,380,000            125,762,000
        Less:
            Unearned discount                                                    8,531,000              8,206,000
            Deferred loan costs, net                                              (466,000)               (99,000)
            Allowance for credit losses                                          1,856,000              1,528,000
                                                                          ------------------     ------------------

                                                                              $127,459,000           $116,127,000
                                                                          ------------------     ------------------
                                                                          ------------------     ------------------
</TABLE>

    As of December 31, 1998 and 1997, the Bank has nonaccruing loans of $56,000
and $461,000, respectively.

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

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                1998                1997                1996
                                                           ---------------     ----------------    ----------------
<S>                                                        <C>                 <C>                 <C>
          Balance at beginning of year                         $1,528,000          $1,370,000          $1,410,000
          Provision for credit losses
              charged to operations                             1,280,000           1,054,000             700,000
          Credit losses charged to allowance                   (1,769,000)         (1,665,000)         (1,270,000)
          Recoveries credited to allowance                        817,000             769,000             530,000
                                                           ---------------     ----------------    ----------------

          Balance at end of year                               $1,856,000          $1,528,000          $1,370,000
                                                           ---------------     ----------------    ----------------
                                                           ---------------     ----------------    ----------------
</TABLE>

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                                Antelope Valley Bank

                     NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

                          December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996


NOTE C - LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - Continued

    The recorded investment of impaired loans and the allowance for credit
    losses related to these loans are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                     1998               1997
                                                                                ---------------    ----------------
<S>                                                                             <C>                <C>
          Principal amount of impaired loans                                          $886,000         $1,255,000
          Accrued interest                                                               1,000             28,000
                                                                                ---------------    ----------------
                                                                                       887,000          1,283,000
          Less allowance for credit losses                                             106,000            151,000
                                                                                ---------------    ----------------

                                                                                      $781,000         $1,132,000
                                                                                ---------------    ----------------
                                                                                ---------------    ----------------
</TABLE>

       The activity in the allowance for credit losses for impaired loans is as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                   1998               1997               1996
                                                              ---------------     --------------     --------------
<S>                                                           <C>                 <C>                <C>
          Allowance at beginning of year                           $151,000           $ 155,000           $127,000
          Net (charges) recoveries from operations                  (20,000)            479,000             73,000
             for impairment
          Direct write-downs                                        (25,000)           (483,000)           (45,000)
                                                              ---------------     --------------     --------------

          Allowance at end of year                                 $106,000           $ 151,000           $155,000
                                                              ---------------     --------------     --------------
                                                              ---------------     --------------     --------------
</TABLE>

    Total cash collected on impaired loans during 1998 and 1997 was $356,000 and
    $274,000, of which $279,000 and $188,000 was credited to the principal
    balance outstanding on such loans and $77,000 and $86,000 was recognized as
    interest income, respectively. Interest that would have been accrued on
    impaired loans during 1998 and 1997 was $81,000 and $98,000, respectively.


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                                Antelope Valley Bank

                     NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

                          December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996


NOTE D - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

    In the ordinary course of business, the Bank has granted loans to certain
    directors and the companies with which they are associated. All such loans
    and commitments to lend were made under terms that are consistent with the
    Bank's normal lending policies.

    A summary of directors' loan activity is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                           1998                  1997
                                                                     -----------------     -----------------
<S>                                                                  <C>                   <C>
          Beginning balance                                               $1,873,000            $2,486,000
          New loans made, including renewals                                 451,000               356,000
          Repayments                                                        (399,000)             (969,000)
                                                                     -----------------     -----------------

          Ending balance                                                  $1,925,000            $1,873,000
                                                                     -----------------     -----------------
                                                                     -----------------     -----------------
</TABLE>

    As of December 31, 1998 and  1997, there are undisbursed lines of 
    credit of $810,000 and $545,000, respectively, to directors.

    The Bank purchases insurance coverage through an agency controlled by a
    director. Premiums paid in 1998, 1997 and 1996 were approximately $275,000,
    $220,000 and $176,000, respectively. The Bank also obtains legal counsel
    from a law firm wherein one of the directors of the Bank is a partner. Legal
    expenses paid to the firm in 1998, 1997 and 1996 were $34,000, $27,000 and
    $20,000, respectively.

    The Bank has an ownership interest in a company which provides data
    processing services to the Bank. The Bank paid approximately $1,169,000,
    $1,300,000 and $677,000 in 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, to this
    company for these services.

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                                Antelope Valley Bank

                     NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

                          December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996


NOTE E - PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT - AT COST

    Premises and equipment at December 31, are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                              1998                1997
                                                                         ---------------     ----------------
<S>                                                                      <C>                 <C>
          Building                                                           $2,267,000          $1,963,000
          Furniture, fixtures and equipment                                   3,033,000           2,852,000
          Leasehold improvements                                                 95,000              88,000
          Bank automobiles                                                      126,000             117,000
                                                                         ---------------     ----------------
                                                                              5,521,000           5,020,000
          Less accumulated depreciation and amortization                      3,276,000           2,868,000
                                                                         ---------------     ----------------
                                                                              2,245,000           2,152,000
          Land                                                                  506,000             375,000
                                                                         ---------------     ----------------
                                                                             $2,751,000          $2,527,000
                                                                         ---------------     ----------------
                                                                         ---------------     ----------------
</TABLE>

     During 1997, the Bank acquired three branch offices from Wells Fargo Bank
     in Rosamond, Wrightwood, and Frazier Park, California.


NOTE F - INCOME TAXES

    Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences
    between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial
    reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant
    components of the Bank's deferred tax liabilities and assets as of December
    31, 1998 and 1997 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                              1998                 1997
                                                                         ----------------     ---------------
<S>                                                                      <C>                  <C>
           Deferred tax assets:
              Allowance for credit losses                                   $   390,000           $252,000
              Deferred compensation                                             703,000            419,000
              Current state taxes                                               109,000             90,000
              Goodwill                                                          122,000             55,000
                                                                         ----------------     ---------------

                          Total deferred tax assets                           1,324,000            816,000
                                                                         ----------------     ---------------

</TABLE>

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                                Antelope Valley Bank

                     NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

                          December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996


NOTE F - INCOME TAXES - Continued

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                              1998               1997
                                                                         ---------------    ---------------
<S>                                                                      <C>                <C>
           Deferred liabilities:
              Depreciation                                                  $   (1,000)         $  30,000
              Deferred state taxes                                              47,000             39,000
              Deferred loan costs                                              324,000            137,000
              Unrealized gains on securities                                   285,000             92,000
                                                                         ---------------    ---------------
                          Total deferred tax liabilities                       655,000            298,000
                                                                         ---------------    ---------------

                          Net deferred tax asset                              $669,000           $518,000
                                                                         ---------------    ---------------
                                                                         ---------------    ---------------
</TABLE>

    The current and deferred amounts of income tax provisions are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                          1998                1997               1996
                                                     ---------------     ---------------    ---------------
             <S>                                     <C>                 <C>                <C>
             Current tax expense
                Federal                                   $664,000            $306,000        $   889,000
                State                                      271,000             205,000            391,000
                                                     ---------------     ---------------    ---------------
                                                           935,000             511,000          1,280,000
             Deferred tax expense (benefit)
                Federal                                   (276,000)            (89,000)          (110,000)
                State                                      (69,000)                  -            (40,000)
                                                     ---------------     ---------------    ---------------
                                                          (345,000)            (89,000)          (150,000)
                                                     ---------------     ---------------    ---------------

                                                          $590,000            $422,000         $1,130,000
                                                     ---------------     ---------------    ---------------
                                                     ---------------     ---------------    ---------------
</TABLE>

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                                Antelope Valley Bank

                     NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

                          December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996


NOTE F - INCOME TAXES - Continued

    As a result of the following items, the total income tax expense differs
    from the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate
    to earnings before income taxes:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                               1998                         1997                         1996
                                     -------------------------    -------------------------    --------------------------
                                       Amount        Percent        Amount        Percent         Amount         Percent
                                     ------------    ---------    -----------     ---------    -------------    ----------
      <S>                            <C>             <C>          <C>             <C>          <C>              <C>
      Federal income tax
         Expense at statutory          $697,000        34.0%        $796,000        34.0%       $1,096,000        34.0%
           rate
      State franchise taxes,
         net of federal benefit         147,000         7.2          177,000         7.6           244,000         7.6
      Nontaxable income                (313,000)      (15.3)        (331,000)      (14.1)         (245,000)       (7.6)
      Change in estimate
        related to prior year
        sale of  fixed assets                 -         -           (154,000)       (6.6)                -         -
      Non-deductible expenses            59,000         2.9          (66,000)       (2.9)           35,000         1.1
                                     ------------    ---------    -----------     ---------    -------------    ----------

                                       $590,000        28.8%        $422,000        18.0%       $1,130,000        35.1%
                                     ------------    ---------    -----------     ---------    -------------    ----------
                                     ------------    ---------    -----------     ---------    -------------    ----------
</TABLE>

NOTE G - MATURITIES OF CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT

    At December 31, 1998, the scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit
are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
             <S>                                                             <C>

             1999                                                            $40,512,000
             2000                                                              5,719,000
             2001                                                                695,000
             2002                                                                230,000
             2003 and thereafter                                                 620,000
                                                                          -----------------
                                                                             $47,776,000
                                                                          -----------------
                                                                          -----------------
</TABLE>

NOTE H - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

    The Bank leases offices and land from nonaffiliates under operating leases
    expiring through 2003 with options to extend the leases for periods ranging
    from two to twenty years. Additionally, the Bank has a commitment to assume
    a land lease based on the sale of a building in 1995. This lease commitment
    extends through 2005 and is for payments totalling $189,000.

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<PAGE>

                                Antelope Valley Bank

                     NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

                          December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996


NOTE H - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Continued

    The following is a schedule by years of future minimum rental payments
    required under operating leases that have initial or remaining noncancelable
    lease terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                 Year ending December 31,                                                   Amount
                 ------------------------                                                -------------
                 <S>                                                                     <C>
                      1999                                                                  $ 95,000
                      2000                                                                    65,000
                      2001                                                                    45,000
                      2002                                                                    30,000
                      2003                                                                     6,000
                                                                                         --------------
                      Total minimum payments required                                       $241,000
                                                                                         --------------
                                                                                         --------------
</TABLE>

    Rental expense for 1998, 1997 and 1996 was approximately $82,000, $87,000
and $89,000, respectively.

    In the normal course of business, the Bank is involved in various
    litigation. In the opinion of management, based on the advice of the Bank's
    legal counsel, the disposition of all pending litigation will not have a
    material effect on the Bank's financial position and results of operation.


NOTE I - OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE

    Other income and expense for the years ended December 31, consist of the
following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                    1998                1997               1996
                                                              -----------------    ---------------     --------------
<S>                                                           <C>                  <C>                 <C>
          Income
          ------
             Customer EFT transaction and
                acquirer fees                                    $   212,000         $   160,000         $   165,000
             Gross rental income                                           -              63,000             240,000
             Data processing income                                        -                   -             240,000
             Credit card/merchant fees                                70,000             131,000             132,000
             Gain on sale of assets                                   11,000                   -             602,000
             Fee income - customer service                           418,000             496,000             447,000
             Other                                                   516,000             504,000             444,000
                                                              -----------------    ---------------     --------------
                                                                  $1,227,000          $1,354,000          $2,270,000
                                                              -----------------    ---------------     --------------
                                                              -----------------    ---------------     --------------

</TABLE>

NOTE I - OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE - Continued

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                                Antelope Valley Bank

                     NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

                          December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     1998               1997               1996
                                                                ---------------    ---------------     --------------
          <S>                                                   <C>                <C>                 <C>
          Expenses
          --------
             Office supplies                                      $   467,000        $   452,000         $   286,000
             Advertising                                              215,000            240,000             230,000
             Professional services                                    720,000            453,000             341,000
             Data processing fees                                   1,169,000          1,300,000             677,000
             Public relations                                          84,000             79,000              75,000
             Telephone                                                248,000            191,000             131,000
             Amortization of goodwill                                 446,000            367,000                   -
             Loan and collection expenses                             151,000            254,000             454,000
             Other                                                  1,696,000          1,505,000           1,255,000
                                                                ---------------    ---------------     --------------
                                                                  $ 5,196,000        $ 4,841,000         $ 3,449,000
                                                                ---------------    ---------------     --------------
                                                                ---------------    ---------------     --------------
</TABLE>

NOTE J - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK

    The Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in
    the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers.
    These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby
    letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements
    of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. The
    contract or notional amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of
    involvement the Bank has in particular classes of financial instruments.

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<PAGE>

                                Antelope Valley Bank

                     NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

                          December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996

NOTE J - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK - Continued

    The Bank's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the
    other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and
    standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual notional amount
    of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making
    commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet
    instruments.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                            Contract or notional amount
                                                                                     December 31,
                                                                         ------------------------------------
                                                                              1998                1997
                                                                         ----------------    ----------------
          <S>                                                            <C>                 <C>
          Financial instruments whose contract amounts 
             represent credit risk:
                Commitments to extend credit                                $10,352,000         $ 8,229,000
                                                                         ----------------    ----------------
                                                                         ----------------    ----------------

                Standby letters of credit                                   $   502,000         $   814,000
                                                                         ----------------    ----------------
                                                                         ----------------    ----------------
</TABLE>

    Commitments to extend credit 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 payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are
    expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do
    not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Bank evaluates each
    customer's credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of
    collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of
    credit, is based on management's credit evaluation. Collateral held varies
    but may include 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.


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<PAGE>

                                Antelope Valley Bank

                     NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

                          December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996


NOTE K- BENEFIT PLANS

    The Bank has a profit sharing and deferred compensation 401(k) plan for all
    eligible employees. The employees may contribute up to 15% of their eligible
    compensation. The Bank matches a portion of employee contributions and the
    Bank's contribution vests over a period of five years. Contributions were
    approximately $93,000, $81,000 and $75,000 for the years ended December 31,
    1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.

    The Bank has entered into retirement benefit agreements with certain
    officers providing for future benefits aggregating approximately $6,157,000,
    payable in equal annual installments for fifteen years from the death or
    retirement dates of each participating officer. The obligations for these
    agreements are funded by single premium life insurance policies, with cash
    surrender values aggregating approximately $3,507,000 and $3,363,000 at
    December 31, 1998 and 1997 respectively. As of December 31, 1998 and 1997,
    approximately $1,568,000 and $941,000 respectively, has been accrued in
    conjunction with these agreements. The Bank expensed approximately $639,440
    $272,470 and $144,449 for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996,
    respectively.


NOTE L - REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS

    The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered
    by the federal and state Banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital
    requirements can initiate certain mandatory, and possibly additional,
    discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct
    material effect on the Bank's financial statements. 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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<PAGE>

                                Antelope Valley Bank

                     NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

                          December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996


NOTE L - REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS - Continued

    Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy
    require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the
    table below) of total Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to
    risk-weighted assets (as defined), and minimum ratios of Tier 1 and total
    capital (as defined) to risk-weighted assets (as defined). Management
    believes, as of December 31, 1998, that the Bank meets all capital adequacy
    requirements to which it is subject.

    As of December 31, 1998, the most recent notification from the Federal
    Deposit Insurance Corporation categorized the Bank as "well capitalized"
    under regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be considered
    adequately capitalized (as defined) under the regulatory framework for
    prompt corrective action, the Bank must maintain minimum Tier 1 leverage,
    Tier 1 risk-based and total risk-based ratios as set forth in the table
    below. There are no conditions, or events since that notification that
    management believes have changed the Bank's category. The Bank's actual
    capital amounts and ratios are also presented in the table.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                 To Be Well Capitalized
                                                                        For Capital             Under Prompt Corrective
                                             Actual                  Adequacy Purposes             Action Provisions
                                    --------------------------    -------------------------    ---------------------------
                                       Amount          Ratio         Amount         Ratio         Amount          Ratio
                                    --------------    --------    --------------    -------    --------------    ---------
<S>                                 <C>               <C>         <C>               <C>        <C>               <C>
As of December 31, 1998
   Total Capital
      (to Risk Weighted Assets)       $19,260,000      12.7%        $12,096,000      8.0%       $15,121,000       10.0%

   Tier I Capital
      (to Risk Weighted Assets)       $17,604,000      11.4%       $  6,048,000      4.0%       $ 9,072,000        6.0%

   Leverage Capital
      (to Total Average Assets)       $17,604,000       8.4%       $  8,185,000      4.0%       $10,232,000        5.0%
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>

                                Antelope Valley Bank

                     NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

                          December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996


NOTE L - REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS - Continued

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                 To Be Well Capitalized
                                                                        For Capital             Under Prompt Corrective
                                             Actual                  Adequacy Purposes             Action Provisions
                                    --------------------------    -------------------------    ---------------------------
                                       Amount          Ratio         Amount         Ratio         Amount          Ratio
                                    --------------    --------    --------------    -------    --------------    ---------
<S>                                 <C>               <C>         <C>               <C>        <C>               <C>
As of December 31, 1997
   Total Capital
      (to Risk Weighted Assets)       $16,990,000      12.6%        $10,829,000      8.0%       $13,536,000       10.0%

   Tier I Capital
      (to Risk Weighted Assets)       $15,463,000      11.4%        $ 5,414,000      4.0%       $ 8,122,000        6.0%

   Leverage Capital
      (to Total Average Assets)       $15,463,000       8.4%        $ 7,410,000      4.0%       $ 9,263,000        5.0%

</TABLE>


NOTE M - STOCK SPLIT EFFECTED IN THE FORM OF A DIVIDEND

    On April 17, 1996, the Bank's Board of Directors declared a 50% stock
    dividend that was distributed on June 7, 1996, to stockholders of record on
    April 24, 1996. As a result of the split, 255,706 additional shares were
    issued. There were no such stock splits or dividends in 1998 or 1997.


NOTE N - FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

    Fair values have been estimated using data which management considered the
    best available using methodologies deemed suitable for the pertinent
    category of financial instruments. The estimation methodologies are as
    follows:

    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS. The carrying amount approximates the fair value.

    TIME DEPOSITS DUE FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. The carrying amount
    approximates the fair value.

    SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE. Fair values are based upon quoted market
    prices.


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<PAGE>

                                Antelope Valley Bank

                     NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

                          December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996


NOTE N - FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Continued

    LOANS RECEIVABLE. For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and have
    no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying
    values. Fair values for certain mortgage loans (for example, one-to-four
    family residential), credit-card loans, and other consumer loans are based
    on quoted market prices of similar loans sold in conjunction with
    securitization transactions, adjusted for differences in loan
    characteristics. Fair value of commercial real estate and commercial loans
    are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates
    currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar
    credit quality. Fair values for impaired loans are estimated using
    discounted cash flow analyses or underlying collateral values, where
    applicable.

    DEPOSITS. The fair values disclosed for demand deposits are, by definition,
    equal to the amount payable on demand (that is, their carrying amount). The
    carrying amounts of variable-rate, fixed-term money-market accounts and
    certificates of deposit (CDs) approximate their fair values at the reporting
    date. Fair values for fixed-rate CDs are estimated using a discounted cash
    flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on
    certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time
    deposits.

    OFF-BALANCE-SHEET INSTRUMENTS. Fair value estimates were not made for these
    financial instruments as there is not a quoted market price for these types
    of financial instruments and the Bank has not developed a valuation model
    necessary to make such an estimate. However, management believes that the
    current fees assessed on these off-balance-sheet items represent market
    rates which would be charged for similar agreements. The Bank enters into
    certain financial commitments in the normal course of business. Management
    does not anticipate that those financial instruments will have a material
    adverse effect on the Bank's financial position or results of operations.


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<PAGE>

                                Antelope Valley Bank
                     NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
                          December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996


NOTE N - FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Continued

    The estimated fair values of the Bank's financial instruments are as follows
(in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                          December 31, 1998
                                                                                --------------------------------------
                                                                                   Carrying
                                                                                    Amount              Fair value
                                                                                ----------------     -----------------
          <S>                                                                   <C>                  <C>         
          Financial assets:
             Cash and cash equivalents                                              $  32,560            $  32,560
             Time deposits due from financial institutions                              1,863                1,863
             Securities available for sale                                             37,064               37,064

             Loans - net                                                              127,459              130,246

             Accrued interest receivable                                                  899                  899

          Financial liabilities:
             Deposits                                                                 187,749              187,782
             Accrued interest payable                                                     852                  852

</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                          December 31, 1997
                                                                                --------------------------------------
                                                                                   Carrying
                                                                                    Amount              Fair value
                                                                                ----------------     -----------------
          <S>                                                                   <C>                  <C>
          Financial assets:
             Cash and cash equivalents                                              $  22,827            $  22,827
             Time deposits due from financial institutions                              1,962                1,962
             Securities available for sale                                             36,641               36,641

             Loans - net                                                              116,127              118,060

             Accrued interest receivable                                                  908                  908

          Financial liabilities:
             Deposits                                                                 167,867              167,944
             Accrued interest payable                                                   1,073                1,073

</TABLE>

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                                Antelope Valley Bank

                     NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

                          December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996


NOTE O - SUBSEQUENT EVENT

   As of January 22, 1999, the Bank consummated a business combination with
   Eldorado Bancshares, Inc. in which the Bank's shareholders exchanged all of
   their outstanding common stock for shares of common stock of Eldorado
   Bancshares, Inc. The business combination was accounted for as a pooling of
   interest. As a result, the Bank has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of
   Eldorado Bancshares Inc.



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   b) Proforma financial information

        UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION


         The following Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial 
Information combines the historical Consolidated Condensed Financial 
Statements of the Company and Antelope giving effect to the Merger as if it 
had been effective prior to the periods presented with respect to the Pro 
Forma Combined Condensed Statement of Condition, and as of the beginning of 
the periods indicated, with respect to the Pro Forma Combined Condensed 
Statements of Operations. This information is presented under 
pooling-of-interests accounting after giving effect to the 1-for-2 reverse 
split of common stock that was effected by the Company in September 1999. 
This information should be read in conjunction with the historical 
consolidated financial statements of the Company and Antelope, including 
their respective notes thereto. The effect of estimated merger and 
reorganization costs expected to be incurred in connection with the Merger 
has not been reflected in the pro forma combined condensed statement of 
condition or in the pro forma combined condensed statements of operation. The 
unaudited pro forma combined condensed financial information does not give 
effect to any anticipated operating efficiencies in conjunction with the 
Merger. The pro forma combined condensed statement of condition is not 
necessarily indicative of the actual financial position that would have 
existed had the Merger been consummated on December 31, 1998, or that may 
exist in the future. The pro forma combined condensed statements of operation 
are not necessarily indicative of the results that would have occurred had 
the Merger been consummated on the dates indicated or that may be achieved in 
the future. Assuming the consummation of the Merger, the actual financial 
position and results of operations will differ, perhaps significantly, from 
the pro forma amounts reflected herein because of a variety of factors, 
including changes in value and changes in operating results between the dates 
of the pro forma financial data and the date on which the Merger takes place.

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          UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CONDITION
                           POOLING-OF-INTERESTS METHOD
                                DECEMBER 31, 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                         ELBI          Antelope          Pro Forma         Pro Forma
                                                 (Historical)      (Historical)         Adjustment              ELBI
                                                 ------------     -------------        ------------   --------------
<S>                                              <C>              <C>               <C>              <C>
                  Assets
- -----------------------------------------
Cash and due from banks                          $109,280,000       $13,260,000     $            -      $122,540,000
Federal funds sold                                          -        19,300,000                  -        19,300,000
Interest bearing deposits in other banks                    -         1,863,000                  -         1,863,000
Investment securities available for sale          213,399,000        37,064,000                  -       250,463,000
Mortgage loans held for sale                      248,833,000                 -                  -       248,833,000
Loans and leases, net                             505,452,000       127,459,000                  -       632,911,000
Premise and equipment                               9,632,000         2,751,000                  -        12,383,000
Other real estate owned                             1,545,000            38,000                  -         1,583,000
Goodwill and other intangibles                     63,727,000         3,651,000                  -        67,378,000
Other assets                                       33,982,000         6,314,000                  -        40,296,000
                                                -------------      ------------      -------------    --------------
Total assets                                    1,185,850,000       211,700,000                  -     1,397,550,000
                                                -------------      ------------      -------------    --------------
                                                -------------      ------------      -------------    --------------

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
- -----------------------------------------
Liabilities
Deposits:
  Non-interest bearing                            259,185,000        54,706,000                  -       313,891,000
  Interest bearing                                774,553,000       133,043,000                  -       907,596,000
                                                -------------      ------------      -------------    --------------
    Total deposits                              1,033,738,000       187,749,000                  -     1,221,487,000

Federal funds purchased                             5,900,000                 -                  -         5,900,000
Subordinated debentures                            27,657,000                 -                  -        27,657,000
Due to related parties                                338,000                 -                  -           338,000
Accrued expenses and other liabilities             20,077,000         2,558,000                  -        22,635,000
                                                -------------      ------------      -------------    --------------
    Total liabilities                           1,087,710,000       190,307,000                  -     1,278,017,000

Shareholders' equity:
  Preferred stock                                  11,659,000                 -                  -        11,659,000
  Common stock                                     84,038,000         3,625,000                  -        87,663,000
  Retained earnings                                 3,194,000        17,397,000                  -        20,591,000
  Unearned compensation                            (1,006,000)                -                  -        (1,006,000)
  Unrealized gain (loss) on securities
    available for sale                                255,000           371,000                  -           626,000
                                                -------------      ------------      -------------    --------------
    Total shareholders' equity                     98,140,000        21,393,000                  -       119,533,000

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity     $1,185,850,000      $211,700,000    $             -    $1,397,550,000
                                                -------------      ------------      -------------    --------------
                                                -------------      ------------      -------------    --------------
</TABLE>

               See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro 
            Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements

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         UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                           POOLING-OF-INTERESTS METHOD
                      FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                      ELBI      Antelope    Pro Forma          ELBI
                                                              (Historical)  (Historical)   Adjustment     Pro Forma
                                                             -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
<S>                                                          <C>            <C>            <C>          <C>   
Interest income:
  Interest and fees on loans                                    59,323,000    11,859,000            -    71,182,000
  Income from lease finance receivables                          6,661,000             -            -     6,661,000
  Interest and dividend on securities                            5,881,000     1,909,000            -     7,790,000
  Interest on Federal funds sold                                 2,622,000       697,000            -     3,319,000
  Interest on deposits with other financial institutions                -         99,000            -        99,000
                                                             -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
    Total interest income                                       74,487,000    14,564,000            -    89,051,000
Interest expense:
  Interest on deposits                                          26,997,000     3,565,000            -    30,562,000
  Debentures                                                     3,310,000             -            -     3,310,000
  Federal funds purchased                                          806,000             -            -       806,000
                                                             -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
    Total interest expense                                      31,113,000     3,565,000            -    34,678,000
                                                             -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
      Net interest income                                       43,374,000    10,999,000            -    54,373,000

Provision for loan and lease losses                              4,272,000     1,280,000            -     5,552,000
                                                             -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses   39,102,000     9,719,000            -    48,821,000

Non-interest income:
  Service charges on deposit accounts                            3,350,000     3,106,000            -     6,456,000
  Gain on sale of mortgage loans                                11,994,000             -            -    11,994,000
  Other income                                                   6,211,000     1,227,000            -     7,438,000
                                                             -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
    Total non-interest income                                   21,555,000     4,333,000            -    25,888,000
Non-interest expense:
  Salaries and employee benefits                                21,884,000     5,716,000            -    27,600,000
  Occupancy and equipment                                        7,335,000     1,088,000            -     8,423,000
  Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles                 3,550,000       446,000            -     3,996,000
  Other                                                         18,508,000     4,750,000            -    23,258,000
                                                             -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
Total non-interest expense                                      51,277,000    12,000,000            -    63,277,000
                                                             -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
Income before taxes                                              9,380,000     2,052,000            -    11,432,000
Income tax provision                                            (5,428,000)     (590,000)           -    (6,018,000)
                                                             -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
Net income                                                   $   3,952,000 $   1,462,000            -  $  5,414,000
                                                             -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
                                                             -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
Net income available to common                               $   2,670,000 $   1,462,000            -  $  4,132,000

Weighted average shares outstanding
  Basic                                                          9,173,699     2,781,615            -    11,955,314
  Diluted                                                        9,652,155     2,781,615            -    12,433,770
Earnings per share
  Basic                                                      $        0.29 $        0.53            - $        0.35
  Diluted                                                    $        0.28 $        0.53            - $        0.33

</TABLE>
               See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro 
            Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements

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<PAGE>


           UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                           POOLING-OF-INTERESTS METHOD
                      FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                      ELBI      Antelope    Pro Forma          ELBI
                                                              (Historical)  (Historical)   Adjustment     Pro Forma
                                                             -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
<S>                                                          <C>            <C>           <C>           <C>       
Interest income:
  Interest and fees on loans                                    43,103,000    10,408,000            -    53,511,000
  Income from lease finance receivables                          4,127,000             -            -     4,127,000
  Interest and dividend on securities                            4,979,000     2,351,000            -     7,330,000
  Interest on Federal funds sold                                 1,286,000       451,000            -     1,737,000
  Interest on deposits with other financial institutions                -        154,000            -       154,000
                                                             -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
    Total interest income                                       53,495,000    13,364,000            -    66,859,000
Interest expense:
  Interest on deposits                                          18,143,000     3,481,000            -    21,624,000
  Debentures                                                     1,908,000             -            -     1,908,000
  Federal funds purchased                                          563,000             -            -       563,000
                                                             -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
    Total interest expense                                      20,614,000     3,481,000            -    24,095,000
                                                             -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
      Net interest income                                       32,881,000     9,883,000            -    42,764,000

Provision for loan and lease losses                              1,495,000     1,054,000            -     2,549,000
                                                             -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses   31,386,000     8,829,000            -    40,215,000

Non-interest income:
  Service charges on deposit accounts                            2,675,000     2,887,000            -     5,562,000
  Gain on sale of mortgage loans                                 6,887,000             -            -     6,887,000
  Other income                                                   5,342,000     1,338,000            -     6,680,000
                                                             -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
    Total non-interest income                                   14,904,000     4,225,000            -    19,129,000
Non-interest expense:
  Salaries and employee benefits                                16,172,000     4,818,000            -    20,990,000
  Occupancy and equipment                                        5,959,000     1,053,000            -     7,012,000
  Provision for recourse obligation                              2,021,000             -            -     2,021,000
  Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles                 2,514,000       367,000            -     2,881,000
  Other                                                         13,022,000     4,474,000            -    17,496,000
                                                             -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
Total non-interest expense                                      39,688,000    10,712,000            -    50,400,000
                                                             -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------

Income before taxes                                              6,602,000     2,342,000            -     8,944,000
Income tax provision                                            (3,612,000)     (422,000)           -    (4,034,000)
                                                             -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
Net income                                                   $   2,990,000 $   1,920,000            -  $  4,910,000
                                                             -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
                                                             -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------

Net income available to common                               $   2,259,000 $   1,920,000            -  $  4,179,000

Weighted average shares outstanding
  Basic                                                          7,406,062     2,781,615            -    10,187,677
  Diluted                                                        8,634,651     2,781,615            -    11,416,266
Earnings per share
  Basic                                                      $        0.31 $        0.69            -  $       0.41
  Diluted                                                    $        0.26 $        0.69            -  $       0.37

</TABLE>

               See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma 
                  Combined Condensed Financial Statements

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<PAGE>


          UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                         POOLING-OF-INTERESTS METHOD
                      FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                        ELBI      Antelope    Pro Forma          ELBI
                                                                (Historical)  (Historical)   Adjustment     Pro Forma
                                                               -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
<S>                                                            <C>            <C>           <C>           <C>    
Interest income:
  Interest and fees on loans                                      14,782,000     8,766,000            -    23,548,000
  Income from lease finance receivables                            1,601,000             -            -     1,601,000
  Interest and dividend on securities                              1,968,000     1,516,000            -     3,484,000
  Interest on Federal funds sold                                     934,000       424,000            -     1,358,000
  Interest on deposits with other financial institutions              67,000       101,000            -       168,000
                                                               -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
    Total interest income                                         19,352,000    10,807,000            -    30,159,000
Interest expense:
  Interest on deposits                                             7,570,000     2,741,000            -    10,311,000
  Debentures                                                          74,000             -            -        74,000
                                                               -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
    Total interest expense                                         7,644,000     2,741,000            -    10,385,000
                                                               -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
      Net interest income                                         11,708,000     8,066,000            -    19,774,000
  
Provision for loan and lease losses                                  515,000       700,000            -     1,215,000
                                                               -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses     11,193,000     7,366,000            -    18,559,000

Non-interest income:
  Service charges on deposit accounts                              2,911,000     2,224,000            -     5,135,000
  Gain on sale of mortgage loans                                   1,727,000             -            -     1,727,000
  Other income                                                       261,000     2,293,000            -     2,554,000
                                                               -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
    Total non-interest income                                      4,899,000     4,517,000            -     9,416,000
Non-interest expense:
  Salaries and employee benefits                                   6,816,000     4,160,000            -    10,976,000
  Occupancy and equipment                                          2,726,000     1,050,000            -     3,776,000
  Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles                     268,000             -            -       268,000
  Other                                                            5,460,000     3,449,000            -     8,909,000
                                                               -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
Total non-interest expense                                        15,270,000     8,659,000            -    23,929,000
                                                               -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------

Income before taxes                                                  822,000     3,224,000            -     4,046,000
Income tax benefit (provision)                                     1,503,000    (1,130,000)           -       373,000
                                                               -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
Net income                                                         2,325,000     2,094,000            -  $   4,419,000
                                                               -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------
                                                               -------------  ------------  -----------   -----------

Net income available to common                                 $   2,325,000   $ 2,094,000            -  $  4,419,000

Weighted average shares outstanding
  Basic                                                            2,650,386     2,781,615            -     5,432,001
  Diluted                                                          2,650,386     2,781,615            -     5,432,001
Earnings per share
  Basic                                                        $        0.88   $      0.75            -  $       0.81
  Diluted                                                      $        0.88   $      0.75            -  $       0.81

</TABLE>

               See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma 
                  Combined Condensed Financial Statements

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      NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                         POOLING-OF-INTERESTS ACCOUNTING

NOTE 1: BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     Certain historical data of Antelope have been reclassified on a pro forma
basis to conform to the Company's classifications. Weighted average share and
per share data has been retroactively restated giving effect to the Company's 1
for 2 reverse split in September 1998.

NOTE 2: MERGER COSTS

     The pro forma combined condensed financial statements do not include
management's current estimate of the aggregate estimated merger costs of
$2,000,000 ($1,491,000 net of taxes, computed using the combined federal and
state tax rate of 42%) expected to be incurred in connection with the Merger.
The estimated aggregate costs, primarily comprised of anticipated cash charges,
include the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                (In Thousands)
<S>                                                           <C>
Investment banking and other professional fees                         $  650

Employee reduction costs and conversion                                 1,450
                                                                 ------------
     Total                                                             $2,000
                                                                 ------------
                                                                 ------------
</TABLE>

     Management's cost estimates are forward looking. While the costs represent
management's current estimate of merger and restructuring costs that will be
incurred, the ultimate level and timing of recognition of such costs will be
based on the final merger and integration plan to be completed prior to
consummation of the Merger. The integration plan and the resulting management
plans detailing actions to be undertaken to effect the Merger will impact these
estimates; the type and amount of actual costs incurred could vary materially
from these estimates if future developments differ from the underlying
assumptions used by management in determining its current estimate of these
costs.


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(c)  Exhibits.

          Exhibit 2.1    Agreement and Plan of Merger dated September 16, 1998
                         by and between the Company and AVB (incorporated by
                         reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K
                         filed with the Commission on September 22, 1998.)

          Exhibit 99.1   Press release dated January 25, 1999 announcing
                         completion of the Antelope Valley Bank merger
                         (incorporated by reference to the Company's Current
                         Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on January
                         29, 1999.)


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                                      SIGNATURE

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

                                   ELDORADO BANCSHARES, INC.


                                   By: /s/ Curt A. Christianssen 
                                       -------------------------- 
                                       Curt A. Christianssen
                                       Senior Vice President

Dated: March 29, 1999



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