Bank of Marin Bancorp: Form 10-Q for the period ended Mar 31, 2026
Filed with the SEC on May 8, 2026 and accepted by EDGAR at May 8, 2026, 16:21 ET.
Management's discussion and analysis
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Management's discussion of the financial condition and results of operations, which is unaudited, should be read in conjunction with the related unaudited consolidated interim financial statements in this Form 10-Q and with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Average balances, including balances used in calculating certain financial ratios, are generally comprised of average daily balances.
Forward-Looking Statements
The discussion of financial results in this Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "1933 Act") and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the "1934 Act"). Those sections of the 1933 Act and 1934 Act provide a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their financial performance so long as they provide meaningful, cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ significantly from projected results.
Our forward-looking statements include descriptions of plans or objectives of management for future operations, products or services, and forecasts of revenues, earnings or other measures of economic performance. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate" or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs preceded by "will," "would," "should," "could" or "may."
Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations regarding economic, legislative, and regulatory issues that may impact Bancorp's earnings in future periods. Factors that could cause future results to vary materially from current management expectations include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions and the economic uncertainty in the United States and abroad, including economic or other disruptions to financial markets, acts of terrorism, war or other conflicts, impacts from inflation, supply chain disruptions, changes in interest rates (including the actions taken by the Federal Reserve to control inflation), California's unemployment rate, deposit flows, real estate values, and expected future cash flows on loans and securities; the impact of adverse developments at other banks, including bank failures, that impact general sentiment regarding the stability and liquidity of banks; costs or effects of acquisitions; competition; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; changes in legislation or regulation; natural disasters (such as wildfires and earthquakes in our area); adverse weather conditions; interruptions of utility service in our markets for sustained periods; and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technological factors (including external fraud and cybersecurity threats) affecting our operations, pricing, products and services; and successful integration of acquisitions.
Important factors that could cause results or performance to differ materially from those expressed in our prior forward-looking statements are detailed in ITEM 1A, Risk Factors section of our 2025 Form 10-K as filed with the SEC, and ITEM 1A Risk Factors herein. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Bancorp undertakes no obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Critical accounting estimates are those estimates made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that involve a significant level of estimation and uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations. We consider accounting estimates to be critical to our financial results if (i) the accounting estimate requires management to make assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain, (ii) management could have applied different assumptions during the reported period, and (iii) changes in the accounting estimate are reasonably likely to occur in the future and could have a material impact on our financial statements. Our critical estimates include: Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and Unfunded Commitments, and Fair Value Measurements. Refer to Critical Accounting Estimates in Item 7 of our 2025 Form 10-K for more information.
Executive Summary
Net income for the first quarter of 2026 was $8.5 million, compared to net income of $4.9 million for the same quarter in the prior year, and a quarterly loss of $39.5 million in the prior quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, excluding the losses on sale of securities of $69.5 million net of taxes, net income was $9.4 million for the prior quarter. Diluted earnings per share was $0.53 for the first quarter of 2026, compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.30 for the same quarter in the prior year. Diluted loss per share was $(2.49) for the prior quarter and on a non-GAAP basis, excluding the losses on sale of securities of $69.5 million net of taxes, diluted earnings per share was $0.59 for the prior quarter.
Comparable (non-GAAP) Excluding Loss on Sale of Securities
(in thousands, except per share amounts; unaudited)
| Pre-tax, pre-provision net income (loss) | Three months ended March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tax, pre-provision net income (loss) (GAAP) | $11,597 | $(56,890) | $6,556 |
| Comparable pre-tax, net income (non-GAAP)1 | 11,597 | 12,576 | 6,556 |
| Net income (loss) | |||
| Net income (loss) (GAAP) | 8,510 | (39,541) | 4,876 |
| Comparable net income (non-GAAP)1 | 8,510 | 9,391 | 4,876 |
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share | |||
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share (GAAP) | 0.53 | (2.49) | 0.30 |
| Comparable diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP)1 | 0.53 | 0.59 | 0.30 |
| 1 Non-GAAP ratios exclude the loss on security sales, and all other factors unchanged. See complete Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Measures below | |||
| Related tax benefit calculated using blended statutory rate of 29.56% |
The following are highlights of our operating and financial performance for the periods presented. Additional performance details can be found on the pages that follow.
- The tax-equivalent net interest margin increased to 3.24% in the first quarter of 2026 from 3.18% in the prior quarter, an improvement of 6 basis points. The increase was largely due to the effects of the securities repositioning in the fourth quarter of 2025, which provided a 21 basis point increase in annualized net interest margin for the first quarter over the prior quarter. The tax-equivalent net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 2026 improved 47 basis points over the same period of the prior year due to the increase in deposits at a decreased average cost, higher average loan balances and rates, and the favorable impact of the securities repositioned in the second and fourth quarters of 2025, which resulted in higher yielding assets during the three months ended March 31, 2026.
- Despite a reduction in the average cost of interest bearing deposits from 2.16% to 2.10% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the prior quarter, the average cost of total deposits remained flat at 1.35% due to a reduction in non-interest bearing deposits. Non-interest bearing deposits continued to make up a strong portion of total deposits at 35.9% as of March 31, 2026, compared to 36.7% as of December 31, 2025.
- Total deposits were $3.428 billion as of March 31, 2026, compared to $3.416 billion as of December 31, 2025, an increase of $12.6 million, due largely to inflows from existing customers as well as new relationships to the Bank in the first quarter. This growth excludes the additional $27.3 million in one-way sell deposits that were held off-balance sheet at March 31, 2026.
- Net available contingent funding sources, including unrestricted cash, unencumbered available-for-sale securities and total available borrowing capacity was $2.185 billion, or 64% of total deposits and 221% of estimated uninsured and/or uncollateralized deposits as of March 31, 2026.
- Loans totaled $2.116 billion as of March 31, 2026, a decrease of $5.1 million from December 31, 2025. Loan fundings during first quarter of 2026 were $60.8 million compared to $47.4 million in the first quarter of 2025.
- During the quarter, we worked diligently to improve our credit quality. We sold our longest tenured classified and non-accrual loans totaling $16.3 million, which were downgraded to substandard in 2021, and moved to non-accrual in 2024. At that time, we took specific reserves of $7.3 million based on property valuations. The note sales proceeds validated our reserve assumptions, with the charge-offs equaling the specific amounts reserved. While other workouts were offset by new downgrades, the impact of the note sales on credit quality metrics was substantial: Non-accrual loans declined from 1.27% of assets to 0.41%, and the ratio of classified to total loans decreased from 1.51% to 0.85%. Notably, following the note sales virtually all remaining non-accrual balances are comprised of one non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan that has no loss expectations based on underlying valuation and cash flow.
- There was no provision for credit losses on loans in the first quarter of 2026 compared to a provision of $300 thousand in the prior quarter. The allowance for credit losses was 1.08% and 1.42% of total loans at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively due to the $7.2 million of charge‑offs taken against the specific reserves on the two loans sold, noted above. The charge-offs were fully offset by specific reserves already in place. All other factors considered, no provision was recorded for the period.
Performance and other financial ratios:
The following table summarizes GAAP and non-GAAP results for return on average assets ("ROA"), return on average equity ("ROE") and the efficiency ratio for comparable periods. All GAAP ratios were significantly impacted by the securities sales in the fourth quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP ratios exclude the loss on security sales, with all other factors unchanged. See Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Measures below.
Comparable (non-GAAP) Excluding Loss on Sale of Securities
(unaudited)
| Return on average assets | Three months ended March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return on average assets (GAAP) | 0.87% | (4.00)% | 0.53% |
| Comparable return on average assets (non-GAAP)1 | 0.87% | 0.95% | 0.53% |
| Return on average equity | |||
| Return on average equity (GAAP) | 8.67% | (36.79)% | 4.52% |
| Comparable return on average equity (non-GAAP)1 | 8.67% | 8.74% | 4.52% |
| Efficiency ratio | |||
| Efficiency ratio (GAAP) | 66.03% | (54.31)% | 75.72% |
| Comparable efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)1 | 66.03% | 61.42% | 75.72% |
| 1 Non-GAAP ratios exclude the loss on security sales, and all other factors unchanged. See complete Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Measures below | |||
| Related tax benefit calculated using blended statutory rate of 29.56% |
- Return on average assets ("ROA") and return on average equity ("ROE") was 0.87%, and 8.67%, respectively, and increased on a GAAP basis from the prior quarter primarily due to increased net income. ROA and ROE on a non-GAAP basis both decreased slightly from the prior quarter mainly due to decreased non-GAAP income quarter over quarter. The efficiency ratio on a non-GAAP basis, from the prior quarter slightly worsened from last quarter due to increased non-interest expense, mainly within salaries and related benefits and due to the annual charitable contributions in the first quarter of 2026.
- Capital was above well-capitalized regulatory thresholds with Bancorp's and the Bank's total risk-based capital ratios of 15.26% and 14.09%, respectively, as of March 31, 2026. Our capital plan and point-in-time capital stress tests indicate that Bank of Marin and Bancorp capital ratios will remain above regulatory well-capitalized and internal policy minimums throughout a five-year forecast horizon and across stress scenarios such as additional unrealized losses on the investment portfolio, additional deposit growth or decline, loan credit quality deterioration, and potential share repurchases.
- Bancorp's tangible common equity to tangible assets ("TCE ratio") was 8.33% as of March 31, 2026, and the Bank's TCE ratio was 8.70%.
- The Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.25 per share on April 23, 2026, which represents the 84th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Bancorp. The dividend is payable on May 14, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 7, 2026.
1 Refer to the discussion and reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure in the section below entitled Statement Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Highlights of the financial results are presented in the following tables:
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
| Selected operating data: | Three months ended March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net interest income | $30,302 | $29,781 | $24,128 |
| Provision for credit losses on loans | — | 300 | 75 |
| Provision of credit losses on unfunded loan commitments | — | 185 | — |
| Non-interest income | 3,834 | (66,648) | 2,874 |
| Non-interest expense | 22,539 | 20,023 | 20,446 |
| Net (loss) income | 8,510 | (39,541) | 4,876 |
| Net (loss) income per common share: | |||
| Basic | $0.53 | $(2.49) | $0.31 |
| Diluted | $0.53 | $(2.49) | $0.30 |
| Performance and other financial ratios: | |||
| Return on average assets | 0.87% | (4.00)% | 0.53% |
| Return on average equity | 8.67% | (36.79)% | 4.52% |
| Return on tangible common equity | 10.67% | (44.62)% | 5.47% |
| Tax-equivalent net interest margin | 3.24% | 3.18% | 2.77% |
| Cost of deposits | 1.35% | 1.35% | 1.39% |
| Cost of funds | 1.43% | 1.38% | 1.39% |
| Efficiency ratio | 66.03% | (54.31)% | 75.72% |
| Net charge-offs | $7,266 | $64 | $825 |
| Cash dividend payout ratio on common stock 1 | 47.17% | NM | 80.65% |
| 1 Calculated as dividends on common shares divided by basic net income (loss) per common share. |
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
| Selected financial condition data: | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $3,914,117 | $3,904,778 |
| Investment securities | 1,326,191 | 1,327,812 |
| Loans, net of allowance for credit losses on loans | 2,092,896 | 2,090,764 |
| Deposits | 3,428,126 | 3,415,542 |
| Borrowings and other obligations | 668 | 709 |
| Subordinated notes, net | 43,905 | 43,857 |
| Stockholders' equity | 394,492 | 394,654 |
| Book value per share | 24.37 | 24.51 |
| Tangible book value per share1 | 19.77 | 19.87 |
| Asset quality ratios: | ||
| Allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans | 1.08% | 1.42% |
| Allowance for credit losses on loans to non-accrual loans | 2.64x | 1.12x |
| Non-accrual loans to total loans | 0.41% | 1.27% |
| Classified loans (graded substandard and doubtful) as a percentage of total loans | 0.85% | 1.51% |
| Capital ratios: | ||
| Equity to total assets ratio | 10.08% | 10.11% |
| Tangible common equity to tangible assets | 8.33% | 8.35% |
| Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) | 15.26% | 15.25% |
| Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) | 12.61% | 12.34% |
| Tier 1 capital (to average assets) | 8.23% | 8.26% |
| Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) | 12.61% | 12.34% |
| 1 Tangible book value per share is a non-GAAP financial measure used by Bancorp, as well as investors and analysts, in assessing Bancorp’s use of equity. Refer to the reconciliation of common equity to tangible common equity and resulting calculation of tangible book value per share in the section below entitled Statement Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures. |
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Net Interest Income
Net interest income is the interest earned on loans, investments and other interest-earning assets minus the interest expense incurred on deposits and other interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income is impacted by changes in general market interest rates and by changes in the composition of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Interest rate changes can create fluctuations in the net interest income and/or margin due to an imbalance in the timing of repricing and maturity of assets and liabilities. We manage interest rate risk exposure with the goal of minimizing the impact of interest rate volatility on net interest income. For more information, refer to Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk in this Form 10-Q.
Net interest margin is expressed as net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. Net interest rate spread is the difference between the average rate earned on total interest-earning assets and the average rate incurred on total interest-bearing liabilities. Both of these measures are reported on a taxable-equivalent basis. Net interest margin is the higher of the two because it reflects interest income earned on assets funded with non-interest-bearing sources of funds, which include demand deposits and stockholders’ equity.
Average Statements of Condition and Analysis of Net Interest Income
The following table compares interest income, average interest-earning assets, interest expense, and average interest-bearing liabilities for the periods presented. The tables also present net interest income, net interest margin and net interest rate spread for each period reported.
(dollars in thousands)
| Assets | Three months ended March 31, 2026 Average Balance | Interest Income/ Expense | Yield/ Rate | Three months ended December 31, 2025 Average Balance | Interest Income/ Expense | Yield/ Rate | Three months ended March 31, 2025 Average Balance | Interest Income/ Expense | Yield/ Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest-earning deposits with banks 1 | $265,720 | $2,392 | 3.60% | $278,508 | $2,767 | 3.89% | $163,446 | $1,795 | 4.39% |
| Investment securities 2, 3 | 1,374,555 | 13,906 | 4.05% | 1,332,104 | 11,988 | 3.60% | 1,273,422 | 8,330 | 2.62% |
| Loans 1, 3, 4, 5 | 2,114,052 | 26,646 | 5.04% | 2,080,328 | 27,252 | 5.13% | 2,073,739 | 25,289 | 4.88% |
| Total interest-earning assets 1 | 3,754,327 | 42,944 | 4.58% | 3,690,940 | 42,007 | 4.45% | 3,510,607 | 35,414 | 4.04% |
| Cash and non-interest-bearing due from banks | 32,496 | 39,133 | 37,493 | ||||||
| Bank premises and equipment, net | 8,007 | 8,192 | 6,831 | ||||||
| Interest receivable and other assets, net | 194,423 | 187,853 | 173,135 | ||||||
| Total assets | $3,989,253 | $3,926,118 | $3,728,066 | ||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||||||
| Interest-bearing transaction accounts | $464,323 | $2,039 | 1.78% | $398,492 | $1,591 | 1.58% | $337,255 | $1,161 | 1.40% |
| Savings accounts | 228,635 | 577 | 1.02% | 226,349 | 609 | 1.07% | 227,097 | 533 | 0.95% |
| Money market accounts | 1,367,142 | 7,821 | 2.32% | 1,311,542 | 7,961 | 2.41% | 1,192,956 | 7,626 | 2.59% |
| Time accounts including CDARS | 192,553 | 1,242 | 2.62% | 210,310 | 1,516 | 2.86% | 228,018 | 1,790 | 3.18% |
| Borrowings and other obligations 1 | 683 | 6 | 3.66% | 726 | 6 | 3.62% | 130 | 1 | 2.86% |
| Subordinated notes, net | 43,873 | 808 | 7.36% | 20,588 | 368 | 7.16% | — | — | —% |
| Total interest-bearing liabilities | 2,297,209 | 12,493 | 2.21% | 2,168,007 | 12,051 | 2.21% | 1,985,456 | 11,111 | 2.27% |
| Demand accounts | 1,244,595 | 1,285,578 | 1,260,482 | ||||||
| Interest payable and other liabilities | 49,432 | 46,139 | 44,952 | ||||||
| Stockholders' equity | 398,017 | 426,394 | 437,176 | ||||||
| Total liabilities & stockholders' equity | $3,989,253 | $3,926,118 | $3,728,066 | ||||||
| Tax-equivalent net interest income/margin 1 | $30,451 | 3.24% | $29,956 | 3.18% | $24,303 | 2.77% | |||
| Reported net interest income/margin 1 | $30,302 | 3.23% | $29,781 | 3.16% | $24,128 | 2.75% | |||
| Tax-equivalent net interest rate spread | 2.37% | 2.24% | 1.77% | ||||||
| 1 Interest income/expense is divided by actual number of days in the period times 360 days to correspond to stated interest rate terms, where applicable. | |||||||||
| 2 Yields on available-for-sale securities are calculated based on amortized cost balances rather than fair value, as changes in fair value are reflected as a component of stockholders' equity. Investment security interest is earned on 30/360 day basis monthly. | |||||||||
| 3 Yields and interest income on tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a taxable-equivalent basis using the Federal statutory rate of 21 percent. | |||||||||
| 4 Average balances on loans outstanding include non-performing loans. The amortized portion of net loan origination fees is included in interest income on loans, representing an adjustment to the yield. | |||||||||
| 5 Net loan origination costs in interest income totaled $398 thousand, $452 thousand, and $364 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2025, respectively. |
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The following table presents the effects of changes in average balances (volume) or changes in average rates on tax-equivalent net interest income for the periods indicated. Volume variances are equal to the increase or decrease in average balances multiplied by prior period rates. Rate variances are equal to the increase or decrease in rates multiplied by prior period average balances. Mix variances are attributable to the change in yields or rates multiplied by the change in average balances, including two days less in the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the three months ended December 31, 2025.
(in thousands)
| Three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to three months ended December 31, 2025 Volume | Yield/Rate | Mix | Total | Three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to three months ended March 31, 2025 Volume | Yield/Rate | Mix | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest-earning deposits with banks | $(127) | $(204) | $(44) | $(375) | $1,123 | $(324) | $(202) | $597 |
| Investment securities 1 | 382 | 1,488 | 48 | 1,918 | 662 | 4,551 | 362 | 5,575 |
| Loans 1 | 442 | (448) | (600) | (606) | 492 | 849 | 18 | 1,359 |
| Total interest-earning assets | 697 | 836 | (596) | 937 | 2,277 | 5,076 | 178 | 7,531 |
| Interest-bearing transaction accounts | 263 | 198 | (13) | 448 | 437 | 320 | 121 | 878 |
| Savings accounts | 6 | (26) | (12) | (32) | 4 | 40 | — | 44 |
| Money market accounts | 337 | (290) | (187) | (140) | 1,113 | (801) | (117) | 195 |
| Time accounts, including CDARS | (128) | (128) | (18) | (274) | (278) | (319) | 50 | (547) |
| Borrowings and other obligations | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 5 |
| Subordinated notes | 416 | 11 | 13 | 440 | — | — | 808 | 808 |
| Total interest-bearing liabilities | 894 | (235) | (217) | 442 | 1,280 | (760) | 863 | 1,383 |
| Changes in tax-equivalent net interest income | $(197) | $1,071 | $(379) | $495 | $997 | $5,836 | $(685) | $6,148 |
| 1 Yields and interest income on tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a taxable-equivalent basis using the federal statutory rate of 21%. |
First Quarter of 2026 compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2025
Net interest income totaled $30.3 million for the first quarter of 2026, a $521 thousand increase from the prior quarter. This was driven by an increase of $63.4 million in average earning assets including a $42.5 million increase in average investment securities, combined with a 45 basis point increase in average yield on investment securities, resulting in a $1.9 million increase in investment securities interest income.
The tax-equivalent net interest margin was 3.24% for the first quarter of 2026, compared to 3.18% for the prior quarter. The repositioning of securities added 21 basis points to the margin during the first quarter. This was partially offset by lower average interest-earning deposit balances at the Federal Reserve Bank and lower rates due to Federal Reserve rate cuts of 25 basis points in both October and December of 2025, that decreased the margin by 4 basis points, lower average loan yields during the quarter impacted by an interest recovery in the fourth quarter of $667 thousand and by approximately $195 million in loans tied to prime or SOFR whose rates declined quarter over quarter that decreased the margin by 5 basis points, and average subordinated note costs for the full quarter that decreased the margin by 5 basis points.
First Three Months of 2026 compared to the First Three Months of 2025
Net interest income totaled $30.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $24.1 million for the same period in the prior year. The $6.2 million increase from the prior year was primarily due to higher yields in reinvested securities and loans.
The tax-equivalent net interest margin was 3.24% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to 2.77% for the same period in the prior year. The increase of 47 basis points was primarily attributed to the investment securities restructuring performed in both 2024 and 2025, higher loan yields and balances, lower deposit costs, and higher interest-earning deposit balances with the Federal Reserve.
Market Interest Rates
Market interest rates are, in part, based on the target federal funds interest rate (the interest rate banks charge each
other for short-term borrowings) implemented by the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee ("FOMC").
Primarily due to declining inflation, the Federal Reserve lowered the target for the federal funds rate by 100 basis points, to a range of 4.25% to 4.50% in the later months of 2024. Following a pause of approximately nine months, the FOMC resumed decreasing rates in September 2025, and made a total of three rate decreases in 2025 ending the year at a range of 3.50% to 3.75%
During the second and fourth quarters of 2025, we sold additional securities with relatively low yields and redeployed the proceeds to further reposition our balance sheet, by investing in higher yielding securities. Management and the Board are continuously monitoring and analyzing the impact of market rates on the Company's financial condition and results of operations to enhance performance, safety and soundness and returns to shareholders. See ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk for further information.
Provision for Credit Losses on Loans
Management assesses the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses on loans quarterly based on several factors including growth of the loan portfolio, past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts to estimate expected losses over the contractual terms of our loans. The allowance for credit losses on loans is increased by provisions charged to expense and loss recoveries and decreased by loans charged off.
The following table shows provisions charged to expense during the periods presented.
(dollars in thousands)
| Three months ended March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provision for credit losses on loans | $— | $300 | $75 |
We recorded no provision for credit losses on loans in the first quarter of 2026. Non-accrual loans declined significantly during the quarter to $8.6 million, or 0.41% of the loan portfolio, at March 31, 2026, compared to $26.9 million, or 1.27%, at December 31, 2025 driven primarily by the resolution through sale of two non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans totaling $16.3 million in the first quarter of 2026.
We recorded a $300 thousand provision for credit losses on loans in the three months ending December 31, 2025, due primarily to loan growth and modest deterioration in the economic forecast.
We recorded a $75 thousand provision for credit losses on loans in the three months ended March 31, 2025. Modest deterioration in the economic forecast and the effects from charge-offs in the first quarter of 2025, and the pooled and individual total loan balance declines in the first quarter of 2025, contributed to the provision that was recorded.
For more information, refer to Note 5, Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans, to the consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q.
Non-interest Income (Loss)
The following table details the components of non-interest income (loss).
(dollars in thousands)
| Three months ended March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | Amount Change | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividends on Federal Home Loan Bank stock | $855 | $372 | $483 | 129.8% |
| Wealth management and trust services | 596 | 573 | 23 | 4.0% |
| Service charges on deposit accounts | 563 | 543 | 20 | 3.7% |
| Earnings on bank-owned life insurance, net | 487 | 440 | 47 | 10.7% |
| Earnings on bank-owned life insurance death benefits | 479 | — | 479 | NM |
| Debit card interchange fees, net | 362 | 401 | (39) | (9.7)% |
| Merchant interchange fees, net | 118 | 104 | 14 | 13.5% |
| Losses on sale of investment securities | — | (69,466) | 69,466 | (100.0)% |
| Other income | 374 | 385 | (11) | (2.9)% |
| Total non-interest (loss) income | $3,834 | $(66,648) | $70,482 | (105.8)% |
(dollars in thousands)
| Three months ended March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2025 | Amount Change | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividends on Federal Home Loan Bank stock | $855 | $375 | $480 | 128.0% |
| Wealth management and trust services | 596 | 563 | 33 | 5.9% |
| Service charges on deposit accounts | 563 | 548 | 15 | 2.7% |
| Earnings on bank-owned life insurance, net | 487 | 476 | 11 | 2.3% |
| Earnings on bank-owned life insurance death benefits | 479 | 68 | 411 | NM |
| Debit card interchange fees, net | 362 | 396 | (34) | (8.6)% |
| Merchant interchange fees, net | 118 | 96 | 22 | 22.9% |
| Losses on sale of investment securities | — | — | — | NM |
| Other income | 374 | 352 | 22 | 6.3% |
| Total non-interest (loss) income | $3,834 | $2,874 | $960 | 33.4% |
| NM - not meaningful |
First Quarter of 2026 Compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2025
Non-interest income was $3.8 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to the loss of $66.6 million for the prior quarter. The increase of $70.5 million from the prior quarter was primarily attributable to securities repositioning during the fourth quarter of 2025. We sold available-for-sale securities ("AFS") with a book value of $593.2 million, resulting in a pre-tax loss of $69.5 million, as part of our strategy to improve future earnings and increase return on equity. Excluding the loss on securities sales, non-interest income was $2.8 million for the prior quarter, all other factors unchanged. The adjusted increase of $1 million in the first quarter was primarily attributed to the increase of $483 thousand earned in dividends including a special dividend on Federal Home Loan Bank stock received and the $479 thousand death benefit received on bank owned life insurance in the first quarter. See the non-GAAP disclosure below.
First Quarter of 2026 Compared to the First Quarter of 2025
Non-interest income was $3.8 million for the first three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $2.9 million for the same period of the prior year. The $1.0 million increase from the prior year period was primarily attributed to the increase of $480 thousand earned in dividends including a special dividend on Federal Home Loan Bank stock received and an increase of $411 thousand earned on bank-owned life insurance death benefits in 2026.
Non-interest Expense
The following table details the components of non-interest expense.
(dollars in thousands)
| Three months ended March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | Amount Change | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries and related benefits | $13,394 | $11,359 | $2,035 | 17.9% |
| Occupancy and equipment | 2,099 | 2,098 | 1 | —% |
| Data processing | 1,228 | 1,033 | 195 | 18.9% |
| Professional services | 1,093 | 1,341 | (248) | (18.5)% |
| Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance | 730 | 539 | 191 | 35.4% |
| Information technology | 515 | 532 | (17) | (3.2)% |
| Charitable contributions | 437 | 82 | 355 | 432.9% |
| Directors' expense | 285 | 283 | 2 | 0.7% |
| Depreciation and amortization | 263 | 331 | (68) | (20.5)% |
| Amortization of core deposit intangible | 200 | 211 | (11) | (5.2)% |
| Deposit network fees | 149 | 127 | 22 | 17.3% |
| Other expense | 2,146 | 2,087 | 59 | 2.8% |
| Total non-interest expense | $22,539 | $20,023 | $2,516 | 12.6% |
(dollars in thousands)
| Three months ended March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2025 | Amount Change | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries and related benefits | $13,394 | $12,050 | $1,344 | 11.2% |
| Occupancy and equipment | 2,099 | 2,106 | (7) | (0.3)% |
| Data processing | 1,228 | 1,136 | 92 | 8.1% |
| Professional services | 1,093 | 937 | 156 | 16.6% |
| Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance | 730 | 388 | 342 | 88.1% |
| Information technology | 515 | 413 | 102 | 24.7% |
| Charitable contributions | 437 | 403 | 34 | 8.4% |
| Directors' expense | 285 | 304 | (19) | (6.3)% |
| Depreciation and amortization | 263 | 322 | (59) | (18.3)% |
| Amortization of core deposit intangible | 200 | 227 | (27) | (11.9)% |
| Deposit network fees | 149 | 114 | 35 | 30.7% |
| Other expense | 2,146 | 2,046 | 100 | 4.9% |
| Total non-interest expense | $22,539 | $20,446 | $2,093 | 10.2% |
First Quarter of 2026 Compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2025
Non-interest expense totaled $22.5 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $20.0 million for the prior quarter, an increase of $2.5 million. This was primarily due to an increase of $2.0 million in salaries and related benefits. Consistent with annual adjustments and our compensation cycle, expense increases included updated incentive bonus accruals, 401(k) contribution matching, profit sharing accruals, and stock-based compensation grants. There were increases of $355 thousand in charitable contributions due to annual grants, $195 thousand in data processing, $191 thousand in FDIC insurance, and $59 thousand in other expenses. This was partially offset by a decrease of $248 thousand in professional services in the first quarter of 2026.
First Quarter of 2026 Compared to the First Quarter of 2025
Non-interest expense totaled $22.5 million for the first three months ending March 31, 2026, compared to $20.4 million for the same period of 2025, an increase of $2.1 million. This was primarily due to an increase of $1.3 million in salaries and benefits, an increase of $342 thousand in FDIC insurance due to a higher invoice related to the balance sheet repositioning, and $156 thousand in professional services expense in the first three months of 2026.
Provision for Income Taxes
Income tax provisions reflect accruals for taxes at the applicable rates for federal income tax and California franchise tax based upon reported pre-tax income. Provisions also reflect permanent differences between income for tax and financial reporting purposes (such as earnings on tax exempt loans and municipal securities, bank-owned life insurance ("BOLI"), low-income housing tax credits, and stock-based compensation from the exercise of stock options, disqualifying dispositions of incentive stock options and vesting of restricted stock awards).
The income tax provision for the first quarter of 2026 totaled $3.1 million at an effective tax rate of 26.6%, compared to a benefit of $17.8 million at an effective tax rate of 31.1% in the prior quarter. The increase in the provision for income taxes in the first quarter of 2026 reflected higher pre-tax income as compared to the prior quarter. The decrease in the effective tax rate in the first quarter of 2026 was primarily due to the treatment of certain permanent tax differences while in a loss position for the prior quarter.
The income tax provision for the first three months of 2026 totaled $3.1 million at an effective tax rate of 26.6%, compared to an income tax provision of $1.6 million at an effective tax rate of 24.8% for the first three months of 2025. The increase in the provision for incomes taxes and effective tax rate in the first three months of 2026, as compared to the same period a year ago, was primarily due to an increase of $5.1 million in pre-tax income.
On June 27, 2025, Senate Bill 132 (“SB 132”) was passed and signed into law by Governor Newsom. Effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, SB 132 amends California Revenue & Tax Code (“CRTC”) to require financial institutions to apportion income using the single sales factor formula. Prior to this change, these businesses were required by CRTC Sec. 25128(b) to use an evenly weighted three-factor apportionment formula contemplating a payroll factor, property factor, and sales factor. This law does not have a material impact on the company’s tax expense as of March 31, 2026.
On July 4, 2025, the Trump Administration signed and enacted the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ("the Act") into law. Except for certain provisions, the Act is effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025. The tax and spending legislation permanently extends key business tax breaks originally enacted under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The company evaluated the impact of the Act on income tax expense, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and related valuation allowances. This law did not have a material impact on the company's tax expense as of March 31, 2026.
We file a consolidated return in the U.S. federal tax jurisdiction and combined returns in the states of California and New Jersey tax jurisdictions. There were no ongoing federal or state income tax examinations at the time of the issuance of this report. As of March 31, 2026, neither the Bank nor Bancorp had accruals for interest or penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits.
FINANCIAL CONDITION SUMMARY
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $236.6 million at March 31, 2026, an increase of $11.3 million compared to $225.3 million at December 31, 2025, driven by proceeds from paydowns and maturities of investment securities of $59.2 million, growth in deposits totaling $12.6 million and proceeds from the sale of loans of $9.1 million, partially offset by purchases of investment securities of $65.2 million and dividends of $4.0 million to shareholders.
Investment Securities
The investment securities portfolio totaled $1.326 billion at March 31, 2026, a decrease of $1.6 million from $1.328 billion at December 31, 2025. The decrease was primarily due to principal repayments and calls/maturities totaling $54.5 million and $4.7 million, respectively, and an increase of $7.6 million in unrealized losses on available-for-sale ("AFS") securities, partially offset by purchases of AFS securities of $65.2 million.
The portfolio is eligible for pledging to FHLB or the Federal Reserve as collateral for borrowing, and is comprised of high credit quality investments with an average effective duration of 2.90. The portfolio generates cash flows monthly from interest, principal amortization and payoffs, which supports the Bank's liquidity. Those cash flows totaled $73.4 million and $84.2 million in the first quarter of 2026 and the fourth quarter of 2025, respectively. Refer to Note 4, Investment Securities, to the consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q.
The following table summarizes our investment in obligations of state and political subdivisions at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025.
(dollars in thousands)
| Within California: | March 31, 2026 Amortized Cost | Fair Value | % of Total State and Political Subdivisions | December 31, 2025 Amortized Cost | Fair Value | % of Total State and Political Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General obligation bonds | $9,980 | $8,289 | 17.2% | $9,891 | $8,359 | 16.3% |
| Revenue bonds | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total within California | 9,980 | 8,289 | 17.2 | 9,891 | 8,359 | 16.3 |
| Outside California: | ||||||
| General obligation bonds | 37,284 | 32,537 | 64.1 | 40,352 | 35,985 | 65.9 |
| Revenue bonds | 10,866 | 9,344 | 18.7 | 10,881 | 9,544 | 17.8 |
| Total outside California | 48,150 | 41,881 | 82.8 | 51,233 | 45,529 | 83.7 |
| Total obligations of state and political subdivisions | $58,130 | $50,170 | 100.0% | $61,124 | $53,888 | 100.0% |
| Percent of investment portfolio | 4.3% | 3.8% | 4.5% | 4.1% |
Of the total investment in obligations of state and political subdivisions, the largest concentrations outside of California are in Texas (41.4%), Wisconsin (25.3%) and Virginia (7.0%). Our investment in obligations issued by municipal issuers in Texas are either guaranteed by the AAA rated Texas Permanent School Fund ("PSF") or backed by revenue sources from essential services (such as utilities and transportation).
Investments in states, municipalities and political subdivisions are subject to an initial pre-purchase credit assessment and ongoing monitoring. Key considerations include:
- The soundness of a municipality’s budgetary position and stability of its tax revenues
- Debt profile and level of unfunded liabilities, diversity of revenue sources, taxing authority of the issuer
- Local demographics/economics including unemployment data, largest taxpayers and local employers, income indices and home values
- For revenue bonds, the source and strength of revenue for municipal authorities including the obligor’s financial condition and reserve levels, annual debt service and debt coverage ratio, and credit enhancement (such as insurer’s strength and collateral in escrow accounts)
- Credit ratings by major credit rating agencies
Loans and Credit Quality
Loans totaled $2.116 billion as of March 31, 2026, compared to $2.121 billion as of December 31, 2025. The decrease in the three months ended March 31, 2026 totaled $5.1 million, compared to a decrease of $9.7 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025.
(in millions; unaudited)
| Three months ended March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross loans beginning balance | $2,120.9 | $2,090.4 | $2,083.3 |
| Newly funded | 60.8 | 106.5 | 47.4 |
| New total commitments1 | 80.5 | 141.0 | 63.6 |
| Purchased | — | — | — |
| Net increase (decrease) in line of credit utilization | 0.6 | 1.3 | (11.2) |
| Pay-downs and maturities | (30.6) | (49.7) | (23.4) |
| Charge-offs | (7.3) | (0.1) | (0.8) |
| Note sales | (9.1) | — | (1.3) |
| Amortization | (19.6) | (27.5) | (20.5) |
| Gross loans ending balance | $2,115.7 | $2,120.9 | $2,073.5 |
| 1 New total commitments includes both newly funded loans and new unfunded commitments |
Loan originations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were $80.5 million ($60.8 million funded) compared to $141.0 million ($106.5 million funded) in the prior quarter and $63.6 million ($47.4 million funded) in the first quarter of 2025. Despite the first quarter being a historically lower production period, 2026 had the strongest first quarter of originations since 2015.
Payoffs were $30.6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $49.7 million in the prior quarter and $23.4 million for the same period in 2025. In addition, amortization from scheduled payments totaled $19.6 million and net utilization of credit lines increased by $600 thousand during the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to amortization from scheduled payments totaling $27.5 million and net increased utilization of credit lines of $1.3 million in the prior quarter, and amortization of $20.5 million and net decreased utilization of $11.2 million, respectively, during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
There were significant improvements to our credit quality in the first quarter of 2026 including non-accrual balances, classified loan balances and past due loan balances. Non-accrual loans declined by $18.3 million during the quarter to $8.6 million, or 0.41% of total loans, compared to $26.9 million, or 1.27%, at December 31, 2025. The reduction was driven primarily by the sale of the two non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans totaling $16.3 million. The remaining $8.6 million of non-accrual loans consists primarily of one $8.2 million non‑owner occupied commercial real estate relationship which continues to exhibit conforming loan‑to‑value and debt service coverage metrics but remains on non-accrual due to an ongoing dispute related to extension terms following its late 2023 maturity.
Classified loans declined by $14.2 million during the first quarter to $17.9 million, down from $32.1 million at December 31, 2025. The improvement was driven primarily by the sale of the two non‑owner occupied commercial real estate loans previously discussed, along with payoffs totaling $2.4 million on two additional loans. These positive trends were partially offset by the downgrade of two non‑owner occupied commercial real estate loans totaling $5.7 million into the classified category. Overall, asset quality metrics improved during the quarter, and we remain disciplined and proactive in our credit management approach with close monitoring and active resolution efforts across the portfolio.
Accruing loans past due 30 to 89 days totaled $683 thousand at March 31, 2026, down from $2.8 million at December 31, 2025.
Loans designated as special mention, which are not considered adversely classified, remained relatively stable at $119.4 million at March 31, 2026 compared to $118.0 million at December 31, 2025. The $1.4 million net increase reflects $6.0 million in upgrades, $5.7 million in downgrades out of the category and $2.8 million in contractual amortization and payoffs, partially offset by five relationships totaling $15.4 million that migrated into special mention.
Net charge-offs totaled $7.3 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $64 thousand in the prior quarter. Approximately $7.2 million of the charge‑offs were related to the two non-accrual loans that were sold, as previously discussed. These charge‑offs were fully offset by specific reserves that were already in place for the two loans.
For more information, refer to Note 5, Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans, to the consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q.
Liabilities - Deposits and Borrowings
During the first three months of 2026, total liabilities increased by $9.5 million to $3.520 billion. Deposits totaled $3.428 billion at March 31, 2026, an increase of $12.6 million, compared to $3.416 billion at December 31, 2025 primarily due to inflows from existing relationships as well as new relationships.
The majority of the increase in deposits was due to an increase of $58.3 million in interest bearing transaction accounts, partially offset by a decrease of $22.2 million in non-interest bearing deposits and a decrease of $25.6 million in time accounts. This growth excludes the additional $27.3 million in deposits the Bank maintains off balance sheet as one-way sales as of March 31, 2026, whose total increased from $51.2 million to $78.5 million. The majority of the decrease in non-interest bearing deposits aligns with one anticipated client event while the decrease in time accounts reflects prudent management of the Bank's cost of deposits. Non-interest bearing deposits continued to make up a strong 35.9% of total deposits at March 31, 2026, compared to 36.7% at December 31, 2025. The Bank's competitive and balanced approach to relationship management and focused outreach to customers seeking alternative options for banking solutions generated nearly 1,000 new accounts during the first quarter, 42% of which were new relationships.
We had no outstanding borrowings at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025. Net available funding sources, including unrestricted cash, unencumbered available-for-sale securities, and total available borrowing capacity was $2.185 billion, or 64% of total deposits and 221% of estimated uninsured and/or uncollateralized deposits as of March 31, 2026. Additionally, as part of our active balance sheet management, the Bank maintained $78.5 million in deposits off-balance sheet with deposit networks at March 31, 2026, compared to $51.2 million at December 31, 2025.
Capital Adequacy
We are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet the minimum capital requirements as set forth in the following tables can trigger certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, we must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of our assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and the Bank’s prompt corrective action classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components of capital, risk weightings and other factors.
Management reviews capital ratios on a regular basis and produces a five-year capital plan semi-annually to ensure that capital exceeds the prescribed regulatory minimums and is adequate to meet our anticipated future needs. Stress tests are performed on capital ratios and include scenarios such as additional unrealized losses on the investment portfolio, additional deposit growth, loan credit quality deterioration, and potential share repurchases. For all periods presented, the Bank’s ratios exceed the regulatory definition of “well-capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action and Bancorp’s ratios exceed the required minimum ratios to be considered a well-capitalized bank holding company. In addition, the most recent notification from the FDIC categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action as of March 31, 2026. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s categories and we expect the Bank to remain well capitalized for prompt corrective action purposes.
The total risk-based capital ratio for Bancorp was 15.26% at March 31, 2026, compared to 15.25% at December 31, 2025. The total risk-based capital ratio for the Bank was 14.09% at March 31, 2026, compared to 13.90% at December 31, 2025.
The Bancorp’s and Bank’s capital adequacy ratios as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 are presented in the following tables.
| Bancorp Capital Ratios (dollars in thousands) March 31, 2026 | Actual Amount | Ratio | Adequately Capitalized Threshold 1 Amount | Ratio | Threshold to be a Well Capitalized Bank Holding Company Amount | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets) | $390,043 | 15.26% | $268,378 | 10.50% | $255,598 | 10.00% |
| Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets) | $322,432 | 12.61% | $217,341 | 8.50% | $204,556 | 8.00% |
| Tier 1 Leverage Capital (to average assets) | $322,432 | 8.23% | $156,710 | 4.00% | $195,888 | 5.00% |
| Common Equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) | $322,432 | 12.61% | $178,987 | 7.00% | $166,202 | 6.50% |
| December 31, 2025 | ||||||
| Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets) | $392,305 | 15.25% | $270,111 | 10.50% | $257,249 | 10.00% |
| Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets) | $317,501 | 12.34% | $218,700 | 8.50% | $205,835 | 8.00% |
| Tier 1 Leverage Capital (to average assets) | $317,501 | 8.26% | $153,754 | 4.00% | $192,192 | 5.00% |
| Common Equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) | $317,501 | 12.34% | $180,106 | 7.00% | $167,241 | 6.50% |
| Bank Capital Ratios (dollars in thousands) March 31, 2026 | Actual Amount | Ratio | Adequately Capitalized Threshold 1 Amount | Ratio | Threshold to be Well Capitalized under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets) | $360,224 | 14.09% | $268,442 | 10.50% | $255,659 | 10.00% |
| Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets) | $336,518 | 13.17% | $217,191 | 8.50% | $204,415 | 8.00% |
| Tier 1 Leverage Capital (to average assets) | $336,518 | 8.59% | $156,702 | 4.00% | $195,878 | 5.00% |
| Common Equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) | $336,518 | 13.17% | $178,863 | 7.00% | $166,087 | 6.50% |
| December 31, 2025 | ||||||
| Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets) | $357,407 | 13.90% | $269,984 | 10.50% | $257,127 | 10.00% |
| Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets) | $326,460 | 12.69% | $218,669 | 8.50% | $205,806 | 8.00% |
| Tier 1 Leverage Capital (to average assets) | $326,460 | 8.49% | $153,809 | 4.00% | $192,262 | 5.00% |
| Common Equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) | $326,460 | 12.69% | $180,081 | 7.00% | $167,218 | 6.50% |
1 Except for Tier 1 Leverage Capital, the adequately capitalized thresholds reflect the regulatory minimum plus a 2.5% capital conservation buffer as required under the Basel III Capital Standards in order to avoid limitations on paying dividends, engaging in share repurchases, and paying discretionary bonuses.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The goal of liquidity management is to provide adequate funds to meet loan demand and to fund operating activities and deposit withdrawals. We accomplish this goal by maintaining an appropriate level of liquid assets and formal lines of credit with the FHLB, FRBSF and correspondent banks that enable us to borrow funds as seen in the table below and discussed in Note 6, Borrowings and Other Obligations, to the consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q. Our Asset Liability Management Committee ("ALCO"), which is comprised of Bank directors and the Bank's Chief Executive Officer, is responsible for approving and monitoring our liquidity targets and strategies. The Bank has long-established minimum liquidity requirements that are regularly monitored using metrics and tools similar to those used by larger banks, such as the liquidity coverage ratio, and multi-scenario, long-horizon stress tests. Our contingency funding plan provides for early detection of potential liquidity issues in the market or the Bank and institutes prompt responses that may prevent or alleviate a liquidity crisis. Management monitors liquidity daily and regularly adjusts our position based on current and future liquidity needs. We also have relationships with third-party deposit networks and can adjust the placement of our deposits via reciprocal or one-way sales as part of our cash management strategy.
Net available contingent funding sources, including unrestricted cash, unencumbered available-for-sale securities and total available borrowing capacity totaled $2.185 billion or 64% of total deposits and 221% of estimated uninsured and/or uncollateralized deposits as of March 31, 2026.
The following table details the components of our contingent liquidity sources as of March 31, 2026.
(in thousands)
| Internal Sources | Total Available | Amount Used | Net Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted cash 1 | $215,829 | N/A | $215,829 |
| Unencumbered securities at market value | 527,707 | N/A | 527,707 |
| External Sources | |||
| FHLB line of credit | 976,082 | $— | 976,082 |
| FRB line of credit | 325,361 | — | 325,361 |
| Lines of credit at correspondent banks | 140,000 | — | 140,000 |
| Total Liquidity | $2,184,979 | $— | $2,184,979 |
1 Excludes cash items in transit.
Note: Off-balance sheet one-way sell deposits totaling $78.5 million not included above.
We obtain funds from the repayment and maturity of loans, deposit inflows, investment securities sales, maturities and paydowns, federal funds purchases, FRB and FHLB advances, other borrowings, and cash flow from operations. Although available as a liquidity source, we have not chosen to utilize brokered deposits. Our primary uses of funds are the origination of loans, the purchase of investment securities and loans, withdrawals of deposits, maturities of certificates of deposit, repayment of borrowings, dividends to common stockholders, share repurchases and operating expenses.
Customer deposits are a significant component of our daily liquidity position. The attraction and retention of deposits depend upon the variety and effectiveness of our customer account products, service and convenience, rates paid to customers, and our financial strength. The cash cycles and unique business activities of some of our large commercial depositors may cause short-term fluctuations in their deposit balances held with us.
Our cash and cash equivalents increased $11.3 million in the first three months of 2026. The most significant sources of liquidity during the first three months of 2026 were $59.2 million from principal paydowns, calls and maturities of investment securities, loan payoffs of $30.6 million, $19.6 million in amortization of principal, and $12.6 million from net increase of deposits, proceeds from loan sales of $9.1 million, in addition to $1.1 million in net cash provided by operating activities.
Significant uses of liquidity during the three months ended March 31, 2026 were $65.2 million in investment securities purchased, $60.8 million in loan fundings, and $4.0 million in cash dividends paid on common stock to our shareholders. Refer to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in this Form 10-Q for additional information on our sources and uses of liquidity. Management anticipates that our current strong liquidity position, as detailed in this report, and contingent funding sources outlined in the table above are adequate to support our operational needs.
Unfunded credit commitments, as discussed in Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q, totaled $450.1 million at March 31, 2026. We expect to fund these commitments to the extent utilized primarily through the repayment of existing loans, principal paydowns of investment securities, and liquid assets.
Over the next twelve months, $172.8 million of time deposits will mature. We expect that a high percentage of these funds will remain with the Bank either through renewals or shifts to other deposit products. Any outflows can be absorbed by the Bank's excess liquidity. We believe our emphasis on local deposits, combined with our immediately available funding sources, provides a very stable base for our liquidity needs.
We had no outstanding borrowings under our credit facilities at March 31, 2026, nor at December 31, 2025, as discussed in Note 6, Borrowings and Other Obligations, to the consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q. We issued Fixed-to-Floating Subordinated Notes of $45.0 million with a final maturity date of December 1, 2035, during 2025, to certain investors in a private placement, to strengthen our capital ratios as part of our balance sheet repositioning, as discussed in Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. At March 31, 2026, the balance of the 2035 Notes included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Condition net of debt issuance cost, was $43.9 million.
Because Bancorp is a holding company and does not conduct regular banking operations, its primary sources of liquidity are dividends from the Bank. Under the California Financial Code, payment of a dividend from the Bank to Bancorp without advance regulatory approval is restricted to the lesser of the Bank’s retained earnings or the amount of the Bank’s net profits from the previous three fiscal years less the amount of dividends paid during that period. Dividends in excess of that amount may be paid with prior approval of the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation ("DFPI"). The Bank received approval from the State of California - Department of Financial Protection and Innovation on May 30, 2025, for a dividend of $32.0 million which was paid to Bancorp on May 30, 2025.
The primary uses of funds for Bancorp are shareholder dividends, subordinated notes servicing, share repurchases and ordinary operating expenses. Bancorp held $30.4 million in cash at March 31, 2026, which is expected to cover cash needs through the next twelve months.
Statement Regarding use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Financial results are presented in accordance with GAAP and with reference to certain non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes that providing selected financial measures excluding the loss on sale of securities discussed above is useful to investors as the strategic short-term loss taken for long-term profitability makes the operational performance difficult to compare to other periods. Because there are limits to the usefulness of this or any other non-GAAP measure to investors, Bancorp encourages readers to consider its annual and quarterly consolidated financial statements and notes related thereto in their entirety, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and not to rely on any single financial measure. A reconciliation of the GAAP financial measures to comparable non-GAAP financial measures is presented below.
Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(in thousands, except per share amounts; unaudited)
| Pre-tax, pre-provision net income | Three months ended March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income (loss) before (benefit from) provision for income taxes | $11,597 | $(57,375) | $6,481 |
| Provision for credit losses on loans | — | 300 | 75 |
| Provision for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments | — | 185 | — |
| Pre-tax, pre-provision net income (loss) (GAAP) | 11,597 | (56,890) | 6,556 |
| Adjustments: | |||
| Losses (gains) on sale of investment securities from portfolio repositioning | — | 69,466 | — |
| Comparable pre-tax, pre-provision net income (non-GAAP) | $11,597 | $12,576 | $6,556 |
| Net income (loss) | |||
| Net income (loss) (GAAP) | $8,510 | $(39,541) | $4,876 |
| Adjustments: | |||
| Losses on sale of investment securities from portfolio repositioning | — | 69,466 | — |
| Related income tax benefit1 | — | (20,534) | — |
| Adjustments, net of taxes | — | 48,932 | — |
| Comparable net income (non-GAAP) | $8,510 | $9,391 | $4,876 |
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share | |||
| Weighted average diluted shares | 15,973 | 15,898 | 16,002 |
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share (GAAP) | $0.53 | $(2.49) | $0.30 |
| Comparable diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP) | $0.53 | $0.59 | $0.30 |
| Return on average assets | |||
| Average assets | $3,989,253 | $3,926,118 | $3,775,320 |
| Return on average assets (GAAP) | 0.87% | (4.00)% | (0.51)% |
| Comparable return on average assets (non-GAAP) | 0.87% | 0.95% | 0.53% |
| Return on average equity | |||
| Average stockholders' equity | $398,017 | $426,394 | $434,773 |
| Return on average equity (GAAP) | 8.67% | (36.79)% | (4.43)% |
| Comparable return on average equity (non-GAAP) | 8.67% | 8.74% | 4.52% |
| Efficiency ratio | |||
| Non-interest expense | $22,539 | $20,023 | $20,446 |
| Net interest income | $30,302 | $29,781 | $24,128 |
| Non-interest income (loss) (GAAP) | $3,834 | $(66,648) | $2,874 |
| Losses on sale of investment securities from portfolio repositioning | — | 69,466 | — |
| Non-interest income (non-GAAP) | $3,834 | $2,818 | $2,874 |
| Efficiency ratio (GAAP) | 66.03% | (54.31)% | 75.72% |
| Comparable efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) | 66.03% | 61.42% | 75.72% |
| 1Related tax benefit calculated using blended statutory rate of 29.56% |
Market risk
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Market risk is defined as the risk of loss arising from an adverse change in the market value (or prices) of financial instruments. A significant component of market risk is interest rate risk, which is inherent in our lending, investment, borrowing, and deposit gathering activities. The Bank manages interest rate sensitivity to minimize the exposure of our net interest margin, earnings, and capital to changes in interest rates. Interest rate changes can create fluctuations in the net interest margin due to an imbalance in the timing of repricing, or maturity of assets or liabilities. Interest rate changes can also affect the market value of our financial instruments, such as available-for-sale securities and the related unrealized gains or losses, which affect our equity value.
To mitigate interest rate risk, the structure of our assets and liabilities is managed with the objective of correlating the effects of interest rate changes on loans and investments with those of deposits and borrowings. The Asset/Liability Management Policy sets limits on the acceptable amount of change to net interest income and the economic value of equity in different interest rate environments.
From time to time, we enter into interest rate swap contracts to mitigate the changes in the fair value of selected investment securities and specified long-term fixed-rate loans and firm commitments to enter into long-term fixed- rate loans caused by changes in interest rates. Refer to Note 10, Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities, to the consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q.
ALCO and the Board of Directors review our exposure to interest rate risk at least quarterly. We use simulation models to measure interest rate risk and to evaluate strategies to improve profitability in the context of policy guidelines. A simplified statement of condition is prepared on a quarterly basis as a starting point, using instrument level data of our actual loans, investments, borrowings and deposits as inputs. If potential changes to net equity value and net interest income resulting from hypothetical interest rate changes are not within the limits established by the Board of Directors, management may adjust the asset and liability mix to bring the risk position within approved limits or take other actions. Governing policies are subject to review by regulators and are updated to incorporate their observations and adapt to changes in idiosyncratic and systemic risks. As of March 31, 2026, interest rate risk was within the policy guidelines established by ALCO and the Board. One set of interest rates modeled and evaluated against flat interest rates and a static balance sheet is a series of immediate parallel shifts in the yield curve. Our most recent analysis of our interest rate sensitivity is provided in the following table as an example rather than an expectation of likely interest rate movements.
| Immediate Changes in Interest Rates (in basis points) | Estimated Change in Net Interest Income in Year 1, as Percent of Net Interest Income | Estimated Change in Net Interest Income in Year 2, as Percent of Net Interest Income |
|---|---|---|
| up 400 | (0.8)% | 11.8% |
| up 300 | (0.3)% | 9.6% |
| up 200 | —% | 6.7% |
| up 100 | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| down 100 | (2.0)% | (4.8)% |
| down 200 | (4.4)% | (9.7)% |
| down 300 | (6.3)% | (14.6)% |
| down 400 | (6.7)% | (17.2)% |
Interest rate sensitivity is a function of the repricing characteristics of our assets and liabilities. The Bank runs a combination of scenarios and sensitivities in its attempt to capture the range of interest rate risk including the simulations mentioned above. As with any simulation model or other method of measuring interest rate risk, limitations are inherent in the process and results are dependent on assumptions. For example, lower deposit growth than modeled may cause the Bank to increase its borrowing position, thereby increasing its liability sensitivity. Additionally, assets and liabilities may react differently to changes in market interest rates in terms of both timing and responsiveness to market rate movements. Important deposit modeling assumptions include the speed of deposit run-off and the amount by which interest-bearing deposit rates increase or decrease when market interest rates change, otherwise known as the deposit beta.
The above tables reflect deposit betas of up to 68%, averaging 41%, for rates paid on non-maturity interest-bearing deposits in rising rate scenarios. Deposit betas of up to 68%, averaging 28%, are applied to rates paid on non-maturity interest-bearing deposits in falling rate scenarios. However, deposit pricing is actively managed at the relationship level and closely monitored to balance customer needs with the bank's deposit expenses. The actual rates and timing of prepayments on loans and investment securities could vary significantly from the assumptions applied in the various scenarios. Lastly, uneven changes in different tenors of U.S. Treasury rates that result in changes to the shape of the yield curve could produce different results from those presented in the table. While not presented here, interest rate risk scenarios may also include yield curve ramps, steepening, flattening and twists. Accordingly, the results presented should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results in the event of changing market interest rates.
Controls and procedures
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Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Bank of Marin Bancorp and its subsidiary (the "Company") conducted an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report.
The term disclosure controls and procedures means controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information we are required to disclose in the reports that we file or submit under the Act (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information we are required to disclose in the reports that we file or submit under the Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
Previously Identified Material Weakness
As previously reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 13, 2026, we identified a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting. Management did not design and implement adequate control activities related to the accounting for and classification of certain reciprocal deposits and transactions. This material weakness resulted from ineffective controls over the accounting for and classification of reciprocal network deposits. This resulted in (i) a material misclassification of deposits within the Consolidated Statements of Condition between interest-bearing deposits and non-interest bearing deposits and (ii) an immaterial misclassification of expenses within the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income, between interest expense and non-interest expense, with no impact to net (loss) income. This required a restatement of our annual consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, and our unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarters ended September 30, 2025, June 30, 2025, March 31, 2025, September 30, 2024, June 30, 2024, and March 31, 2024. While only the statement of condition misclassification was significant enough to result in the material misstatement, management chose to revise the statement of comprehensive (loss) income as well for the affected periods in order to provide a more complete picture.
Remediation Plan for the Material Weakness
Since identifying the material weakness, management, under the oversight of the Audit Committee has committed to remediate this deficiency. The Company continues to execute on its remediation plan, which includes implementing controls to:
- Enhance risk assessment procedures over reciprocal deposit networks to identify whether additional control activities are needed to conform to our accounting policies;
- Increase involvement of technical accounting resources for complex areas at initial onboarding and for periodic review; and
- Require formal documentation of technical conclusion and evidence of supervisory oversight for third party reciprocal deposit networks.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Other than the remediation efforts described above, during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, there were no significant changes that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to affect, our internal control over financial reporting. The term internal control over financial reporting, as defined by Rule 15d-15(f) of the Act, is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the issuer's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and affected by the issuer's board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Risk factors
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Our business is influenced by many factors that are difficult to predict, involve uncertainties that may materially affect actual results and are often beyond our control. In evaluating an investment in Bancorp's common stock, investors should consider, among other things, the risks previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" of our 2025 Form 10-K, and the information contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and other reports and registration statements filed with the SEC, which are incorporated herein by reference. There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in our 2025 Form 10-K.
Figures reported in this filing
Standardized line items from the XBRL in this filing, for the period ended 2026-03-31. Comparative periods it repeats are left out.
| Line item | Period | Value | XBRL concept |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income tax | 3 months2026-01-01 to 2026-03-31 | $3.1m | us-gaap:IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit |
| Net income | 3 months2026-01-01 to 2026-03-31 | $8.5m | us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss |
| Diluted EPS | 3 months2026-01-01 to 2026-03-31 | $0.53 | us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted |
| Basic EPS | 3 months2026-01-01 to 2026-03-31 | $0.53 | us-gaap:EarningsPerShareBasic |
| Diluted shares (weighted) | 3 months2026-01-01 to 2026-03-31 | 15,973,000 shares | us-gaap:WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding |
| Operating cash flow | 3 months2026-01-01 to 2026-03-31 | $1.1m | us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities |
| Capital expenditure | 3 months2026-01-01 to 2026-03-31 | $164.0k | us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| Dividends paid | 3 months2026-01-01 to 2026-03-31 | $4.0m | us-gaap:PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock |
| Total assets | At period end2026-03-31 | $3.91bn | us-gaap:Assets |
| Total liabilities | At period end2026-03-31 | $3.52bn | us-gaap:Liabilities |
| Shareholders' equity | At period end2026-03-31 | $394.5m | us-gaap:StockholdersEquity |
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