PACW PacWest Bancorp

- Net Operating Earnings of $12.8 Million or $0.47 Per Diluted Share - SAN DIEGO, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ:PACW) today announced net operating earnings for the second quarter of 2008 of $12.8 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, compared to net operating earnings of $2.3 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2008. The increase in net operating earnings for the second quarter of 2008 compared to the first quarter of 2008 is due mainly to a lower credit loss provision. Net operating earnings for these quarters do not include charges for goodwill write-offs and the second quarter legal settlement and reorganization costs. When these items are included, the net losses for the second and first quarters of 2008 were $474.5 million, or $17.47 per diluted share, and $272.7 million, or $10.05 per diluted share. As previously announced on July 8, 2008, PacWest Bancorp's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.32 per common share payable on August 29, 2008, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 15, 2008. The discussion in this release of net earnings, earnings per share, performance ratios and comparisons to prior periods will be based on net operating earnings as described above and as shown in the following table. The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures to provide meaningful supplemental information regarding the Company's operational performance and to enhance investors' overall understanding of such financial performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are presented for supplemental informational purposes only for understanding the Company's operating results and should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Please refer to the table at the end of this release for a presentation of performance ratios in accordance with GAAP and a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measurements to the GAAP financial measurements. SECOND QUARTER RESULTS Second First In thousands, except per share data and percentages Quarter Quarter 2008 2008 Net loss as reported ($474,514) $272,723) Legal settlement, net of tax 452 - Reorganization costs, net of tax 150 - Goodwill write-off 486,701 275,000 Net operating earnings $12,789 $2,277 Diluted loss per share $(17.47) $(10.05) Diluted net operating earnings per share $0.47 $0.08 Net interest margin 5.44% 5.58% Total risk-based capital ratios at quarter end: Consolidated Company 12.14% 11.80% Pacific Western 11.47% 10.87% The increase in net operating earnings for the second quarter of 2008 over the first quarter of 2008 is due to the combination of a lower provision for credit losses, lower net interest income, lower noninterest income, and higher operating noninterest expense. Matt Wagner, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The strong quarterly results reflect our ongoing management of problem credits and commitment to our core operating principles: credit quality, expense management and maintenance of low cost deposits. In terms of credit quality, while nonaccrual loans increased in the quarter as expected, we continue to meaningfully reduce our exposure to non-owner occupied residential construction loans." Mr. Wagner continued, "Our net operating earnings also reflect our constant attention to the liability side of our balance sheet. While average deposit balances declined, we maintained a high percentage of noninterest bearing deposits to total deposits and resisted growing deposits based on rate, preferring to continue our focus on relationships, service and stability. Finally, we are financially strong. While we remain cautious about the current business climate, our healthy capital and coverage ratios enable us to operate comfortably in this environment." Vic Santoro, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, commented, "During the quarter, we wrote-off the remainder of our goodwill due to the further decline in our market capitalization. This goodwill write-off is required by GAAP and has no effect on either our cash position or regulatory capital ratios. Our high capital ratios coupled with the Company's significant cash generation capabilities position us well to take advantage of opportunities that may be presented." Mr. Santoro also stated, "Our net interest margin held up nicely in the second quarter, reaching 5.55% in June when the effect of nonaccrual loan interest is excluded. We'll continue to focus on net interest margin and expense management in succeeding quarters as these two items are the basis for the Company's net operating earnings level." YEAR TO DATE RESULTS Six months ended June 30, In thousands, except per share data and percentages 2008 2007 Net (loss) earnings as reported ($747,237) $51,071 Legal settlement, net of tax 452 - Reorganization costs, net of tax 150 778 Goodwill write-off 761,701 - Net operating earnings $15,066 $51,849 Diluted (loss) earnings per share $(27.52) $1.76 Diluted net operating earnings per share $0.55 $1.79 Net interest margin 5.51% 6.40% The decreases in net operating earnings and diluted net operating earnings per share were due mostly to decreased net interest income from lower market interest rates and lower average loans, a higher credit loss provision, lower gain on sale of loans and higher expenses. BALANCE SHEET CHANGES Total loans, including loans held for sale and net of unearned income, decreased $61.3 million to $3.9 billion at June 30, 2008, from March 31, 2008. Commercial and industrial loans declined $24.5 million, construction loans declined $38.2 million and all other loan categories remained approximately the same. Deposits decreased $126.9 million to $3.2 billion at June 30, 2008, from March 31, 2008. During the second quarter of 2008, demand deposits decreased $38.2 million to $1.2 billion at June 30, 2008, and represented 39% of total deposits at that date. NET INTEREST INCOME Net interest income totaled $55.8 million for the second quarter of 2008 compared to $57.9 million for the first quarter of 2008. The decrease in net interest income was due mainly to lower loan yields from reductions in our base lending rate, lower average construction loan balances and increased nonaccrual loans. The Federal Reserve lowered the Federal funds rate by 225 basis points since year end 2007 and our base lending rate was reduced by the same amount. On the funding side, interest expense decreased $3.9 million compared to the first quarter of 2008 due mostly to the effect declining market interest rates had on our deposit pricing and the cost of wholesale funding through Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") advances. Net interest income decreased $22.3 million to $113.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the same period of 2007. This decrease was mainly a result of lower average loan balances and lower loan yields as market rates have declined. The lower average loan balances resulted mostly from the sale of a participating interest of approximately $353 million in commercial real estate mortgage loans in March 2007 combined with our efforts to reduce our nonowner-occupied residential construction loan exposure. Interest expense decreased due to a combination of lower funding costs and higher average FHLB borrowings. NET INTEREST MARGIN Our net interest margin for the second quarter of 2008 was 5.44%, a decrease of 14 basis points when compared to the first quarter of 2008. The decrease in the net interest margin is due mostly to lower loan yields. The lower loan yield is due to the level of market interest rates and higher nonaccrual loans. The declines in the net interest margin were tempered by lower funding costs. The net interest margin was 5.47% in April, 5.53% in May and 5.32% in June, all down from our March 2008 net interest margin of 5.56%. When net reversals of interest income on nonaccrual loans are excluded, the net interest margin for the month of June was 5.55%. The yield on average earning assets was 6.97% for the second quarter of 2008 compared to 7.47% for the first quarter of 2008. The yield on average loans was 7.04% for the second quarter of 2008 compared to 7.57% for the first quarter of 2008. Our average loan yield was 7.15% in April, 7.05% in May and 6.93% in June, all down from our March 2008 loan yield of 7.37%. When net reversals of interest income on nonaccrual loans are excluded, the loan yield for June was 7.17%. The cost of deposits and other funding has declined steadily with the decline in market interest rates. During the second quarter, we continued to adjust our deposit rates downward as market rates declined. The average cost of deposits was 1.11% for the second quarter of 2008 compared to 1.46% for the first quarter of 2008. On a monthly basis, deposit cost declined steadily to 1.08% in June 2008 from 1.14% in April 2008 and 1.35% in March 2008. Our relatively low cost of deposits is driven by demand deposit balances, which averaged 39% of average total deposits during the second quarter of 2008. The overall cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 2.32% for the second quarter of 2008 from 2.87% for the first quarter of 2008 due mostly to lower market interest rates. In line with deposit cost trends, the cost of interest bearing liabilities declined to 2.29% in June 2008 from 2.67% in March 2008. Our net interest margin for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was 5.51%, a decrease of 89 basis points when compared to the same period of 2007. The decrease in the net interest margin is primarily the result of lower loan yields and lower average demand deposits. NONINTEREST INCOME Noninterest income for the second quarter of 2008 totaled $5.4 million compared to $6.6 million in the first quarter of 2008. The decrease compared to the first quarter of 2008 is due mostly to lower SBA loan sale activity. The net loss on sale of SBA loans was $572,000 for the second quarter of 2008 compared to a net gain of $269,000 for the first quarter of 2008. Due to the depressed SBA loan sale market, we suspended the SBA loan sale operation during the second quarter of 2008. Accordingly, the SBA loans held for sale at the end of March 2008 were either transferred to the regular loan portfolio or sold during the second quarter. Other income for the first quarter of 2008 includes $444,000 related to the payoff of certain acquired loans and a $200,000 income item related to the sale in 2003 of a merchant bankcard portfolio; there are no such items in the second quarter. Noninterest income declined $9.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $12.0 million from the $21.9 million earned during the same period in 2007. The decrease in noninterest income resulted largely from lower gain on sale of loans and lower other income. The 2007 period included a $6.6 million gain related to the sale of a participating interest in certain commercial real estate mortgage loans and net gains of $2.7 million on the sale of SBA loans; this compares to net losses of $303,000 on the sale of SBA loans recognized in 2008. The 2007 other income category included a $1.9 million gain related to recognizing an unearned discount on the payoff of an acquired loan; this compares to the $444,000 recognized during 2008. NONINTEREST EXPENSE Operating noninterest expense (defined as reported noninterest expense excluding goodwill write-offs, the legal settlement and reorganization costs) for second quarter of 2008 totaled $36.3 million compared to $35.3 million for the first quarter of 2008. The increase in operating noninterest expense is due mostly to higher professional services, insurance and assessments and other operating noninterest expense. Professional services increased in the second quarter due to higher litigation costs and consulting fees related to the goodwill write-off. Increased insurance and assessment relates to higher regulatory fees. The increase in other noninterest expense resulted from higher costs to workout nonperforming assets and other problem credits. Noninterest expense includes amortization of time-based and performance-based restricted stock, which is included in compensation, and intangible asset amortization. Restricted stock amortization totaled $1.5 million for the second quarter of 2008 compared to $952,000 for the first quarter of 2008. In the fourth quarter of 2007 we suspended amortization of certain performance-based restricted stock awards whose vesting is dependent on the attainment of specific long-term financial targets. At that time, we concluded that attainment of these financial targets was less than probable. If and when the attainment of such financial targets is deemed probable in future periods, a catch-up adjustment will be recorded and amortization of such performance-based restricted stock will recommence. Amortization expense for all time-based and performance-based restricted stock awards is estimated to be $5.0 million for 2008. Intangible asset amortization totaled $2.5 million for the second quarter of 2008 and is estimated to be $9.4 million for 2008. The 2008 estimates of both restricted stock award expense and intangible asset amortization are subject to change. Operating noninterest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2008 totaled $71.7 million compared to $70.0 million for the same period in 2007. The increase is across most operating expense categories and is due largely to the BFI acquisition completed in June 2007. GOODWILL WRITE-OFF In response to the volatility in the banking industry and the effect such volatility has had on banking stocks since the beginning of 2008, including PacWest Bancorp's common stock, we wrote-off $275.0 million of goodwill in the first quarter of 2008 and wrote-off the remaining balance of our goodwill totaling $486.7 million in the second quarter of 2008. These goodwill write-offs are non-cash charges and had no effect on the Company's or the Bank's cash balances or liquidity. In addition, because goodwill and other intangible assets are not included in the calculation of regulatory capital, the Company's and the Bank's well-capitalized regulatory ratios have not been affected by these non-cash expenses. TAXES The effective tax rate on net operating earnings for the second quarter of 2008 was 39.9% compared to 26.9% for the first quarter of 2008. While both quarters' effective rates reflect reductions for credits on certain investments and tax-exempt income, such amounts were a higher proportion of taxable income in the first quarter than in the second quarter. The goodwill write-offs are not deductible for tax purposes. CREDIT QUALITY The credit loss provision for the second quarter of 2008 was $3.5 million and was based on our reserve methodology and considered, among other factors, net charge-offs, the level and trends of classified, criticized, and nonaccrual loans, general market conditions and portfolio concentrations, including the transfer into the regular portfolio of SBA loans previously held for sale. At June 30, 2008, the allowance for credit losses totaled $67.4 million and represented 1.73% of loans net of unearned income compared to $68.9 million and 1.76% at the end of March. The transfer into the regular portfolio of SBA loans held for sale is the principal reason behind the decline in the allowance for credit losses coverage ratio. Net loan chargeoffs declined significantly in the second quarter compared to the first quarter. The first quarter included a chargeoff of $16.2 million related to the sale of certain construction loans; there were no similar chargeoffs in the second quarter. Second quarter commercial loan chargeoffs include $2.2 million related to one loan whose borrower became significantly over-extended and was forced into bankruptcy by other lenders. Our exposure to nonowner-occupied residential construction loans was reduced by $28.2 million to $259.3 million at the end of June from $287.5 million at the end of March 2008. The reduction was due to repayments of $23.6 million and foreclosures of $4.6 million. The details of the nonowner-occupied residential construction loan portfolio as of the dates indicated follow: As of June 30, 2008 As of Number of Average loan March 31, 2008 Loan Category Balance loans balance Balance (Dollars in thousands) Residential land acquisition and development $59,352 39 $1,522 $57,174 Residential nonowner-occupied single family 97,525 46 2,120 96,381 Unimproved residential land 42,653 13 3,281 49,761 Residential multifamily 59,812 14 4,272 84,215 $259,342 112 $2,316 $287,531 The increases in the residential land and nonowner-occupied single family categories represent disbursements under existing lending commitments and do not represent new loan originations. The types of loans included in the nonaccrual category and accruing loans past due between 30 and 89 days as of June 30, 2008 and March 31, 2008 follow: Accruing and over 30 Nonaccrual loans days past due Balance as of Loan category 6/30/08 3/31/08 6/30/08 3/31/08 (Dollars in thousands) SBA 504 $2,493 $2,493 $1,898 $2,540 SBA 7(a) and Express 13,006 11,011 551 1,913 Residential construction 10,762 7,857 - 6,715 Commercial real estate 25,322 6,722 2,309 4,411 Commercial construction 6,228 - - - Commercial 2,966 3,213 2,821 6,089 Commercial land 1,519 - - - Residential other 284 295 1,045 1,299 Residential land 518 220 1,058 518 Other, including foreign 1,018 144 3,657 841 $64,116 $31,955 $13,339 $24,326 Included in the nonaccrual loans at the end of June are $15.5 million of SBA related loans representing 24% of total nonaccrual loans at that date. The SBA 504 loans are secured by first trust deeds on owner-occupied business real estate with loan-to-value ratios of generally 50% or less at the time of origination. The 7(a) loans are secured by the borrower's real estate and/or business assets and are covered by a guarantee of the Small Business Administration of up to 85% of the amount of the loan. The SBA guaranteed portion on the 7(a) and Express loans shown above is $10.8 million. The increases in the commercial real estate and commercial construction categories are due mostly to five loans totaling $19.8 million that were previously reported as part of our June 30, 2008 SBA-related nonaccrual loans. These five loans were underwritten with separate first and second trust deeds with the expectation that the SBA would pay-off our second trust deed by issuing a subordinated debenture. These loans were, however, placed on nonaccrual status prior to the pay-off of the second trust deeds by the SBA and are now reported as secured commercial real estate or commercial construction loans. As nonaccrual loans, these loans were evaluated individually and the change in their reporting category did not change the credit loss reserve allocated to any of them as of quarter end. At June 30, 2008, the SBA loan portfolio totaled $168.5 million and was composed of $119.1 million in SBA 504 loans and $49.4 million in SBA 7(a) and Express loans. Nonperforming assets include nonaccrual loans and other real estate owned (OREO) and totaled $74.0 million at the end of June compared to $38.0 million at the end of March. OREO totaled $9.9 million at the end of June compared to $6.1 million at the end of March. The increase in OREO is due mostly to foreclosure on a condominium project in San Diego. The ratio of nonperforming assets to loans and real estate owned was 1.89% at June 30, 2008 compared to 0.96% at March 31, 2008. REGULATORY CAPITAL MEASURES ARE ABOVE THE WELL-CAPITALIZED MINIMUMS PacWest and its wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Pacific Western Bank, each remained well capitalized at June 30, 2008 as shown in the following table. Minimum Regulatory Requirements Actual Well Pacific Company Capitalized Western Consolidated Tier 1 leverage capital ratio 5.00% 9.17% 9.77% Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 6.00% 10.22% 10.89% Total risk-based capital 10.00% 11.47% 12.14% ABOUT PACWEST BANCORP PacWest Bancorp is a bank holding company with $4.3 billion in assets as of June 30, 2008, with one wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Pacific Western Bank. Through 60 full-service community banking branches, Pacific Western provides commercial banking services, including real estate, construction and commercial loans, to small and medium-sized businesses. Pacific Western's branches are located in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego and San Bernardino Counties. Through its subsidiary BFI Business Finance and its divisions First Community Financial and Pacific Western SBA Lending, Pacific Western also provides working capital financing to growing companies located throughout the Southwest, primarily in the states of Arizona, California and Texas. Additional information regarding PacWest Bancorp is available on the Internet at http://www.pacwestbancorp.com/. Information regarding Pacific Western Bank is also available on the Internet at http://www.pacificwesternbank.com/. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release contains certain forward-looking information about PacWest that is intended to be covered by the safe harbor for "forward-looking statements" provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Such statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the control of the Company. We caution readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, implied or projected by, such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: planned acquisitions and related cost savings cannot be realized or realized within the expected time frame; lower than expected revenues; credit quality deterioration which could cause an increase in the allowance for credit losses and a reduction in net earnings; increased competitive pressure among depository institutions; the Company's ability to complete announced acquisitions, to successfully integrate acquired entities, or to achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies within expected time-frames or at all; the integration of acquired businesses costs more, takes longer or is less successful than expected; the possibility that personnel changes will not proceed as planned; the cost of additional capital is more than expected; a change in the interest rate environment reduces interest margins; asset/liability repricing risks and liquidity risks; pending legal matters may take longer or cost more to resolve or may be resolved adversely to the Company; general economic conditions, either nationally or in the market areas in which the Company does or anticipates doing business, are less favorable than expected; environmental conditions, including natural disasters, may disrupt our business, impede our operations, negatively impact the values of collateral securing the Company's loans or impair the ability of our borrowers to support their debt obligations; the economic and regulatory effects of the continuing war on terrorism and other events of war, including the war in Iraq; legislative or regulatory requirements or changes adversely affecting the Company's business; changes in the securities markets; regulatory approvals for any acquisitions cannot be obtained on the terms expected or on the anticipated schedule; and, other risks that are described in PacWest's public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). If any of these risks or uncertainties materializes or if any of the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements proves to be incorrect, PacWest's results could differ materially from those expressed in, implied or projected by such forward-looking statements. PacWest assumes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. For a more complete discussion of risks and uncertainties, investors and security holders are urged to read PacWest Bancorp's annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other reports filed by PacWest with the SEC. The documents filed by PacWest with the SEC may be obtained at PacWest Bancorp's website at http://www.pacwestbancorp.com/ or at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov/. These documents may also be obtained free of charge from PacWest by directing a request to: PacWest Bancorp c/o Pacific Western Bank, 275 North Brea Boulevard, Brea, CA 92821. Attention: Investor Relations. Telephone 714-671-6800. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS June 30, March 31, December 31, 2008 2008 2007 (In thousands, except share date) Assets: Cash and due from banks $117,862 $129,653 $99,363 Federal funds sold 9,000 - 2,000 Total cash and cash equivalents 126,862 129,653 101,363 Interest-bearing deposits in financial institutions 253 286 420 Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 33,944 32,768 26,649 Securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value 109,460 117,696 106,888 Total securities 143,404 150,464 133,537 Loans, held for sale - 57,309 63,565 Loans, net of unearned income 3,905,056 3,909,007 3,949,218 Allowance for loan losses (59,777) (60,199) (52,557) Net loans 3,845,279 3,848,808 3,896,661 Premises and equipment 25,718 25,702 26,327 Other real estate owned, net 9,886 6,055 2,736 Intangible assets 38,771 528,171 805,775 Cash surrender value of life insurance 69,340 68,598 67,846 Other assets 83,811 77,670 80,810 Total assets $4,343,324 $4,892,716 $5,179,040 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity: Liabilities: Noninterest-bearing deposits $1,239,098 $1,277,302 $1,211,946 Interest-bearing deposits 1,953,115 2,041,842 2,033,200 Total deposits 3,192,213 3,319,144 3,245,146 Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 44,960 45,286 45,054 Borrowings 601,300 539,800 612,000 Subordinated debentures 130,107 130,173 138,488 Total liabilities 3,968,580 4,034,403 4,040,688 Shareholders' Equity: Common stock 282 281 280 Capital surplus 929,416 937,278 936,328 Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) (554,848) (80,333) 201,220 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale, net (106) 1,087 524 Total Shareholders' Equity 374,744 858,313 1,138,352 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $4,343,324 $4,892,716 $5,179,040 Shares outstanding (including 1,010,288 shares at June 30, 2008, 999,189 at March 31, 2008, and 861,269 shares at December 31, 2007, underlying unvested stock awards) 28,184,978 28,147,608 28,002,382 Tangible book value per share $11.92 $11.73 $11.88 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (LOSS) Six Months Ended Quarters Ended June 30, 6/30/08 3/31/08 2008 2007 (In thousands, except per share data) Interest income: Interest and fees on loans $69,536 $75,653 $145,189 $175,226 Interest on federal funds sold 23 40 63 1,123 Interest on time deposits in other financial institutions 2 3 5 12 Interest on investment securities 1,861 1,701 3,562 2,738 Total interest income 71,422 77,397 148,819 179,099 Interest expense: Interest expense on deposits 8,919 11,821 20,740 27,156 Interest expense on borrowings 4,680 5,307 9,987 10,166 Interest expense on subordinated debentures 2,051 2,409 4,460 5,888 Total interest expense 15,650 19,537 35,187 43,210 Net interest income before provision for credit losses 55,772 57,860 113,632 135,889 Provision for credit losses 3,500 26,000 29,500 - Net interest income after provision for credit losses 52,272 31,860 84,132 135,889 Noninterest income: Service charges on deposit accounts 3,205 3,224 6,429 5,667 Other commissions and fees 1,812 1,519 3,331 3,299 Gain (loss) on sale of loans (572) 269 (303) 9,304 Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance 617 587 1,204 1,243 Other income 339 968 1,307 2,367 Total noninterest income 5,401 6,567 11,968 21,880 Noninterest expense: Compensation 18,919 18,846 37,765 37,189 Occupancy 4,884 4,731 9,615 9,486 Furniture and equipment 1,046 1,139 2,185 2,488 Data processing 1,604 1,543 3,147 3,025 Other professional services 1,669 1,415 3,084 3,232 Business development 849 756 1,605 1,556 Communications 816 824 1,640 1,673 Insurance and assessments 810 540 1,350 791 Intangible asset amortization 2,484 2,530 5,014 4,479 Reorganization charges 258 - 258 1,341 Legal settlement 780 - 780 - Goodwill write-off 486,701 275,000 761,701 - Other 3,264 2,986 6,250 6,130 Total noninterest expense 524,084 310,310 834,394 71,390 (Loss) earnings before income taxes (466,411) (271,883) (738,294) 86,379 Income taxes 8,103 840 8,943 35,308 Net (loss) earnings $(474,514 $(272,723) $(747,237) $51,071 Per share information Number of diluted shares outstanding (weighted average): Net (loss) earnings 27,166.8 27,145.2 27,156.0 29,007.4 Net operating earnings 27,178.3 27,163.3 27,178.0 29,007.4 Diluted (loss) earnings per share: $(17.47) $(10.05) $(27.52) $1.76 Diluted net operating earnings per share: $0.47 $0.08 $0.55 $1.79 UNAUDITED AVERAGE Six Months Ended BALANCE SHEETS Quarters Ended June 30, 6/30/08 3/31/08 2008 2007 (Dollars in thousands) Average Assets: Loans, net of unearned income $3,970,704 $4,019,224 $3,994,964 $4,129,896 Investment securities 146,840 143,379 145,110 108,616 Federal funds sold 4,549 5,032 4,791 43,234 Interest-bearing deposits in financial institutions 326 324 325 492 Average earning assets 4,122,419 4,167,959 4,145,190 4,282,238 Other assets 748,146 1,030,130 889,137 1,047,120 Average total assets $4,870,565 $5,198,089 $5,034,327 $5,329,358 Average Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity: Average liabilities Noninterest-bearing deposits $1,256,794 $1,273,173 $1,264,984 $1,497,120 Interest checking 373,382 369,841 371,611 296,365 Money market accounts 1,085,945 1,089,672 1,087,809 1,075,930 Savings 100,779 104,905 102,842 134,300 Time deposits 426,654 413,712 420,183 539,367 Interest-bearing deposits 1,986,760 1,978,130 1,982,445 2,045,962 Average deposits 3,243,554 3,251,303 3,247,429 3,543,082 Subordinated debentures 130,149 137,829 133,989 148,778 Borrowings 592,966 620,349 606,658 401,071 Other liabilities 48,801 50,207 49,503 58,787 Average liabilities 4,015,470 4,059,688 4,037,579 4,151,718 Average equity 855,095 1,138,401 996,748 1,177,640 Average liabilities and shareholders' equity $4,870,565 $5,198,089 $5,034,327 $5,329,358 Yield Analysis: Average earning assets $4,122,419 $4,167,959 $4,145,190 $4,282,238 Yield 6.97% 7.47% 7.22% 8.43% Average interest-bearing deposits $1,986,760 $1,978,130 $1,982,445 $2,045,962 Yield 1.81% 2.40% 2.10% 2.68% Average deposits $3,243,554 $3,251,303 $3,247,429 $3,543,082 Cost 1.11% 1.46% 1.28% 1.55% Average interest-bearing liabilities $2,709,875 $2,736,308 $2,723,092 $2,595,811 Cost 2.32% 2.87% 2.60% 3.36% Average subordinated debentures 130,149 137,829 133,989 148,778 Cost 6.34% 7.03% 6.69% 7.98% Average borrowings 592,966 620,349 606,658 401,071 Cost 3.17% 3.44% 3.31% 5.11% Average interest sensitive liabilities $3,966,669 $4,009,481 $3,988,076 $4,092,931 Cost 1.59% 1.96% 1.77% 2.13% Interest spread 4.65% 4.60% 4.62% 5.07% Net interest margin 5.44% 5.58% 5.51% 6.40% DEPOSITS (unaudited) As of the Dates Indicated 6/30/08 3/31/08 12/31/07 (Dollars in thousands) Transaction accounts: Demand deposits $1,239,098 $1,277,302 $1,211,946 Interest checking 355,754 373,145 366,191 Total transaction accounts 1,594,852 1,650,447 1,578,137 Non-transaction accounts: Money market 1,050,726 1,165,337 1,135,307 Savings 100,422 100,505 108,223 Time deposits under $100,000 207,621 136,476 138,750 Time deposits over $100,000 238,592 266,379 284,729 Total non-transaction accounts 1,597,361 1,668,697 1,667,009 Total deposits $3,192,213 $3,319,144 $3,245,146 LOAN CONCENTRATION (unaudited) As of the Dates Indicated 6/30/08 3/31/2008* 12/31/2007* 9/30/2007* 6/30/2007* (Dollars in thousands) Loan Category: Domestic: Commercial $833,376 $855,228 $861,708 $864,114 $882,426 Real estate- construction 623,605 661,782 717,419 795,272 839,564 Commercial real estate- mortgage 2,361,529 2,361,365 2,335,099 2,144,323 2,124,225 Consumer 47,500 47,506 49,943 48,550 46,355 Foreign: Commercial 46,096 48,737 56,916 57,538 69,236 Other 1,861 906 1,206 5,879 5,848 Total gross loans, including loans held for sale $3,913,967 $3,975,524 $4,022,291 $3,915,676 $3,967,654 * Commercial and commercial real estate-mortgage categories include loans held for sale. COMPONENTS OF ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES, NONPERFORMING ASSETS AND CREDIT QUALITY MEASURES (Unaudited) As of or for the: Quarter Ended Year Ended 6/30/08 3/31/08 12/31/07 (Dollars in thousands) ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES: Allowance for loan losses $59,777 $60,199 $52,557 Reserve for unfunded loan commitments 7,671 8,671 8,471 Allowance for credit losses $67,448 $68,870 $61,028 NONPERFORMING ASSETS: Nonaccrual loans $64,116 $31,955 $22,473 Other real estate owned 9,886 6,055 2,736 Total nonperforming assets $74,002 $38,010 $25,209 Allowance for credit losses to loans, net of unearned income 1.73% 1.76% 1.55% Allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans 105.20% 215.5% 271.6% Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming assets 91.14% 181.2% 242.1% Nonperforming assets to total loans, including loans held for sale, and other real estate owned 1.89% 0.96% 0.63% Nonaccrual loans to total loans, including loans held for sale 1.64% 0.81% 0.56% ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES ROLLFORWARD AND NET CHARGE-OFF MEASUREMENT (unaudited) As of or for the: Quarter Ended Year Ended 6/30/08 3/31/08 12/31/07 (Dollars in thousands) Balance at beginning of period $68,870 $61,028 $61,179 Loans charged-off: Commercial (3,420) (108) (2,091) Real estate-construction (1,417) 18,335) (660) Real estate-mortgage (159) (68) (454) Consumer (97) (38) (166) Foreign (39) - (1,414) Total loans charged-off (5,132) (18,549) (4,785) Recoveries on loans charged-off: Commercial 151 356 1,591 Real estate-mortgage 46 26 163 Consumer 10 9 122 Foreign 3 - 73 Total recoveries on loans charged-off 210 391 1,949 Net charge-offs (4,922) (18,158) (2,836) Provision for credit losses 3,500 26,000 3,000 Reduction for loans sold - - (2,461) Additions due to acquisitions - - 2,146 Balance at end of period $67,448 $68,870 $61,028 Annualized net charge-offs to average loans (0.50%) (1.82%) (0.07%) The Company has disclosed in this release certain non-GAAP financial measures to provide meaningful supplemental information regarding the Company's operational performance and to enhance investor's overall understanding of the Company's operating financial performance. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures allow for additional transparency and are used by some investors, analysts and other users of the Company's financial information as performance measures. These non-GAAP financial measures are presented for supplemental informational purposes only for understanding the Company's operating results and should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measurers presented by the Company may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The following table presents performance ratios in accordance with GAAP and a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measurements to the GAAP financial measurements. Non GAAP Measurements (Unaudited) Quarter Ended Six Months Ended In thousands, except per June 30, March 31, June 30, share data and percentages 2008 2008 2008 2007 Net (loss) earnings as reported $(474,514) $(272,723) $(747,237) $51,071 Legal settlement, net of tax 452 - 452 - Reorganization costs, net of tax 150 - 150 778 Goodwill write-off 486,701 275,000 761,701 - Net operating earnings $12,789 $2,277 $15,066 $51,849 GAAP basic shares outstanding 27,166.8 27,145.2 27,156.0 28,876.6 Effect of restricted stock and dilutive stock options (a) - - - 130.8 GAAP diluted shares outstanding 27,166.8 27,145.2 27,156.0 29,007.4 Operating earnings basic shares outstanding 27,166.8 27,145.2 27,156.0 28,876.6 Effect of restricted stock and dilutive stock options 11.5 18.1 22.0 130.8 Operating earnings diluted shares outstanding 27,178.3 27,163.3 27,178.0 29,007.4 GAAP basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share $(17.47) $(10.05) $(27.52) $1.76 Net operating diluted earnings per share $0.47 $0.08 $0.55 $1.79 GAAP return on average assets (39.18%) (21.10%) (29.85%) 1.93% Net operating return on average assets 1.06% 0.18% 0.60% 1.96% GAAP return on average equity (223.19%) (96.35%) (150.76%) 8.75% Net operating return on average equity 6.02% 0.80% 3.04% 8.88% Noninterest expense as reported $524,084 $310,310 $834,394 $71,390 Legal settlement (780) - (780) - Reorganization costs (258) - (258) (1,341) Goodwill write-off (486,701) (275,000) (761,701) - Operating noninterest expense $36,345 $35,310 $71,655 $70,049 GAAP efficiency ratio 856.7% 481.6% 664.3% 45.3% Net operating efficiency ratio 59.4% 54.8% 57.1% 44.4% (a) Anti-dilutive for the quarters and year ended June 30, 2008 and March 31, 2008. DATASOURCE: PacWest Bancorp CONTACT: Matthew P. Wagner, Chief Executive Officer, +1-310-728-1020, Fax, +1-310-201-0498, or Victor R. Santoro, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, +1-310-728-1021, or Fax, +1-310-201-0498, both of PacWest Bancorp Web site: http://www.pacwestbancorp.com/

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