Exchange Bank Announces First Quarter Earnings

SANTA ROSA, Calif., April 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Exchange Bank (OTC: EXSR) announced results for the first quarter of 2016 with a profit after tax of $5.21 million, compared to $5.13 million in the first quarter of 2015. This represents an increase of $77 thousand or 1.5% over the same period a year ago.

The strength in earnings was driven primarily by continued growth in loans and deposits, leading to an increase in net interest income of approximately $1.3 million during the first quarter of 2016, an 8% increase over the similar quarter in 2015. Loans grew by approximately $60 million over the 12 months ending March 31, 2016, an increase of 5%. Deposits increased by approximately $140 million over totals reported as of March 31, 2015, an increase of 8.5%. "The Bank remains committed to funding the growth of our community by meeting the needs of small business and consumers, as our local economy continues to move forward in a relatively positive manner despite the turbulence of the global economy and uncertainties presented by future Fed policy as well as the future political landscape," stated Gary Hartwick, President and CEO.

During the first quarter of 2016, $500 thousand of provision for loan loss reserves was taken back into income due to the recovery of loans that had been previously charged off. This compares to a recapture into the provision for loan losses of $400 thousand for the similar quarter ending March 31, 2015. The Bank did not make any provision for losses on loans during the first quarter of 2016 or 2015. The Bank's level of reserves to support future loan losses remains strong in comparison to industry standards and is further supported by reductions in problem assets and the ongoing decline in net loan charge-offs.

The Bank's gains in net interest income and recapture of provision for loan loss were largely offset by declines in non-interest income resulting primarily from a reduction in gains on sale of Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. "While this was another solid quarter of financial performance, given the headwinds to the Bank's net interest margin as a result of the recent decline in interest rates, and uncertainty of future loan loss recoveries, it may be difficult to achieve this level of performance in future periods," said Greg Jahn Vice President and CFO.

Exchange Bank paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.65 per share on common stock outstanding to shareholders on March 18, 2016. 51% of the cash dividend goes to the Doyle Trust which funds the Doyle Scholarships at the Santa Rosa Junior College.

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