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Community West Bancshares Earns $2.2 Million, or $0.25 Per Diluted Share, in 3Q19; Results Highlighted by Net Interest Margin Expansion; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.055 Per Common Share
GOLETA, Calif., Oct. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community West Bancshares (Community West or the Company), (NASDAQ: CWBC), parent company of Community West
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[{"type":"text","content":"GOLETA, Calif., Oct. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community West Bancshares (Community West or the Company), (NASDAQ: CWBC), parent company of Community West Bank (Bank), today reported earnings of $2.2 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2019 (3Q19), compared to $1.6 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, in 2Q19, and $2.4 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, in 3Q18.\n In the first nine months of 2019, net income was $5.2 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, compared to $6.1 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, in the first nine months of 2018. “We delivered solid third quarter results, fueled by growing revenues and an expanding net interest margin,” stated Martin E. Plourd, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Loan growth remains steady, with a 5% increase in the loan portfolio compared to a year ago, and strong total demand deposits, which increased 20% year-over-year as we continue to improve our core funding position. We will continue to focus on high quality earnings growth, while managing our operating efficiencies and expanding our brand throughout California’s Central Coast.” Third Quarter 2019 Financial Highlights: Net income was $2.2 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, in 3Q19, compared to $1.6 million, or $0.18 per diluted share in 2Q19, and $2.4 million, or $0.27 per diluted share in 3Q18.Net interest margin improved to 4.10% for 3Q19, compared to 4.07% for 2Q19 and 4.02% for 3Q18.Total non-interest expense was $6.5 million in 3Q19, compared to $6.8 million in 2Q19 and $6.4 million in 3Q18.Total demand deposits decreased slightly to $448.0 million at September 30, 2019, compared to $456.3 million at June 30, 2019, and increased $75.4 million compared to $372.6 million at September 30, 2018. Total loans increased to $789.5 million at September 30, 2019, compared to $788.9 million at June 30, 2019, and increased $35.7 million compared to $753.7 million at September 30, 2018. Book value per common share increased to $9.40 at September 30, 2019, compared to $9.19 at June 30, 2019, and $9.13 at September 30, 2018. Provision (credit) for loan losses was ($75,000) for the quarter, compared to a provision for loan losses of $177,000 for 2Q19, and a credit for loan losses of ($197,000) for 3Q18.Total risked based capital improved to 11.18% for the Bank at September 30, 2019, compared to 10.67% a...