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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2003

[   ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from        to       

Commission File No. 0-20862

VINEYARD NATIONAL BANCORP

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
     
California   33-0309110
(State or other jurisdiction of   (IRS employer
incorporation or organization)   identification number)
     
9590 Foothill Boulevard   91730
Rancho Cucamonga, California   (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)    

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (909) 987-0177

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [x] No [   ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [   ] No [x]

APPLICABLE TO CORPORATE ISSUER

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock on the latest practicable date: 2,966,790 shares of common stock as of July 24, 2003.

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PART I
ITEM I. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AT JUNE 30, 2003 AND DECEMBER 31, 2002
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE SIX AND THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 AND 2002
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 AND 2002
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 AND 2002
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT 31.1
EXHIBIT 31.2
EXHIBIT 32


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VINEYARD NATIONAL BANCORP
FORM 10-Q INDEX
FOR THE PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 AND 2002,
AND DECEMBER 31, 2002

         
    PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION    
ITEM 1.   Financial Statements    
   
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
at June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002
  3
   
Consolidated Statements of Income
for the Six Months and Three Months Ended June 30, 2003 and 2002
  4
   
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2003 and 2002
  5
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2003 and 2002
  6
    Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements   7
ITEM 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   12
ITEM 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk   27
ITEM 4.   Controls and Procedures   30
    PART II – OTHER INFORMATION    
ITEM 1.   Legal Proceedings   31
ITEM 2.   Changes in Securities   31
ITEM 3.   Defaults upon Senior Securities   31
ITEM 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders   31
ITEM 5.   Other Information   32
ITEM 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K   32
Signatures       33
Exhibits        
Exhibit 31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002   34
Exhibit 31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002   35
Exhibit 32  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002
  36

    FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
    This report contains forward-looking statements as referenced in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are inherently unreliable and actual results may vary. Factors which could cause actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements include changes in the competitive marketplace, changes in the interest rate environment, economic conditions, outcome of pending litigation, risks associated with credit quality and other factors discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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PART I

ITEM I. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

VINEYARD NATIONAL BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AT JUNE 30, 2003 AND DECEMBER 31, 2002

(Unaudited except for December 31, 2002)

                         
            Dollars in Thousands
 
            June 30,   December 31,
            2003   2002
           
 
       
Assets
               
Cash and due from banks
  $ 13,226     $ 17,533  
Federal funds sold
    11,000       15,829  
 
   
     
 
       
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents
    24,226       33,362  
 
   
     
 
Investment securities, available-for-sale
    179,054       87,553  
Loans, net of unearned income
    390,577       251,139  
Loans held for sale
    1,135       2,112  
     
Less: Allowance for possible loan losses
    (4,766 )     (3,003 )
 
   
     
 
       
Net Loans
    386,946       250,248  
Bank premises and equipment, net
    6,385       5,600  
Accrued interest
    2,322       1,487  
Federal Home Loan Bank and other stock, at cost
    6,520       2,270  
Deferred income tax asset
    2,433       2,328  
Other assets
    3,408       2,454  
 
   
     
 
       
Total Assets
  $ 611,294     $ 385,302  
 
   
     
 
       
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
               
Liabilities
               
 
Deposits
               
     
Non-interest bearing
  $ 78,496     $ 61,906  
     
Interest-bearing
    355,257       225,606  
 
   
     
 
       
Total Deposits
    433,753       287,512  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    125,000       45,000  
Other borrowings
    5,000       5,000  
Subordinated debentures
    5,000       5,000  
Company obligated preferred securities of subsidiary trust holding floating rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures
    17,000       17,000  
Accrued interest and other liabilities
    4,017       5,832  
 
   
     
 
       
Total Liabilities
    589,770       365,344  
Stockholders’ Equity
               
   
Contributed capital
               
       
Perpetual preferred stock – no par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 50 shares in 2003 and 2002
    2,450       2,450  
       
Common stock- no par value, authorized 25,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 2,800,578 and 2,849,680 in 2003 and 2002, respectively
    6,796       6,052  
   
Additional paid-in capital
    3,307       3,307  
   
Stock dividends to be distributed
          2,026  
   
Retained earnings
    9,010       6,014  
   
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
    (39 )     109  
 
   
     
 
       
Total Stockholders’ Equity
    21,524       19,958  
 
   
     
 
       
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 611,294     $ 385,302  
 
   
     
 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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VINEYARD NATIONAL BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE SIX AND THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 AND 2002

(Unaudited)

                                         
            Dollars in Thousands
             
            Six Months Ended June 30,   Three Months Ended June 30,
           
 
            2003   2002   2003   2002
           
 
 
 
Interest Income
                               
 
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 12,058     $ 7,116     $ 6,772     $ 3,806  
 
Interest on investment securities
    3,084       1,085       1,764       633  
 
Interest on federal funds sold
    69       39       45       29  
 
   
     
     
     
 
     
Total Interest Income
    15,211       8,240       8,581       4,468  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Interest Expense
                               
 
Interest on savings deposits
    33       68       17       33  
 
Interest on NOW and money market deposits
    1,561       528       859       351  
 
Interest on time deposits in denominations of $100,000 or more
    957       601       532       302  
 
Interest on other time deposits
    843       618       465       295  
 
Interest on other borrowings
    1,270       664       705       347  
 
   
     
     
     
 
     
Total Interest Expense
    4,664       2,479       2,578       1,328  
 
   
     
     
     
 
     
Net Interest Income
    10,547       5,761       6,003       3,140  
Provision for Possible Loan Losses
    (1,750 )     (535 )     (1,250 )     (335 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
     
Net Interest Income After Provision for Possible Loan Losses
    8,797       5,226       4,753       2,805  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Other Income
                               
 
Fees and service charges
    1,148       740       652       353  
 
Gain on sale of SBA loans
    495             317        
 
Net gain on sale of investment securities
    1,571       179       972       101  
 
Litigation recovery
          180             180  
 
Other income
    100       102       46       39  
 
   
     
     
     
 
       
Total Other Income
    3,314       1,201       1,987       673  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Other Expense
                               
   
Salaries and employee benefits
    3,498       2,275       1,751       954  
   
Occupancy expense of premises
    542       390       296       198  
   
Furniture and equipment
    457       359       263       211  
   
Other
    2,389       1,569       1,323       861  
 
   
     
     
     
 
       
Total Other Expense
    6,886       4,593       3,633       2,224  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Income Before Income Taxes
    5,225       1,834       3,107       1,254  
Income Tax Provision
    2,136       726       1,272       500  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net Income
  $ 3,089     $ 1,108     $ 1,835     $ 754  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Basic Earnings Per Share
  $ 1.06     $ 0.56     $ 0.64     $ 0.38  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Diluted Earnings Per Share
  $ 0.97     $ 0.42     $ 0.58     $ 0.28  
 
   
     
     
     
 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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VINEYARD NATIONAL BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 AND 2002

(Unaudited)

                                                                               
          Dollars in Thousands  
             
                  Common Stock           Stock                   Accumulated        
          Perpetual  
  Additional   Dividend                   Other        
          Preferred   Number of           Paid-in   To Be   Comprehensive   Retained   Comprehensive        
          Stock   Shares   Amount   Capital   Distributed   Income   Earnings   Income   Total
         
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance December 31, 2001
  $       1,969,932     $ 2,151     $ 3,307     $             $ 5,032     $ (35 )   $ 10,455  
Stock options exercised
            31,149       119                                               119  
Conversion of convertible debentures
            21,000       100                                               100  
 
Comprehensive income
                                                                       
     
Net income
                                          $ 1,108       1,108               1,108  
     
Unrealized security holding gains (net of $162 tax)
                                            432               432       432  
   
Less reclassification adjustment for realized gains (net of $75 tax)
                                            (104 )             (104 )     (104 )
 
                                           
                         
     
Total comprehensive income
                                          $ 1,436                          
 
                                           
                         
 
   
     
     
     
     
             
     
     
 
Balance, June 30, 2002
  $       2,022,081     $ 2,370     $ 3,307     $             $ 6,140     $ 293     $ 12,110  
 
   
     
     
     
     
             
     
     
 
                                                                               
                  Common Stock           Stock                   Accumulated        
          Perpetual  
  Additional   Dividend                   Other        
          Preferred   Number of           Paid-in   To Be   Comprehensive   Retained   Comprehensive        
          Stock   Shares   Amount   Capital   Distributed   Income   Earnings   Income   Total
         
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance December 31, 2002
  $ 2,450       2,849,680     $ 6,052     $ 3,307     $ 2,026             $ 6,014     $ 109     $ 19,958  
Stock options exercised
            27,500       140                                               140  
Purchase of treasury stock
            (76,602 )     (1,420 )                                             (1,420 )
Stock dividends distributed
                    2,024               (2,024 )                              
Cash paid for fractional shares for stock dividend distribution
                                    (2 )                             (2 )
Cash dividends paid on preferred stock
                                                    (93 )             (93 )
 
Comprehensive income
                                                                       
     
Net income
                                          $ 3,089       3,089               3,089  
     
Unrealized security holding gains (net of $546 tax)
                                            779               779       779  
   
Less reclassification adjustment for realized gains (net of $644 tax)
                                            ( 927 )             (927 )     (927 )
 
                                           
                         
     
Total comprehensive income
                                          $ 2,941                          
 
                                           
                         
 
   
     
     
     
     
             
     
     
 
Balance, June 30, 2003
  $ 2,450       2,800,578     $ 6,796     $ 3,307     $             $ 9,010     $ (39 )   $ 21,524  
 
   
     
     
     
     
             
     
     
 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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VINEYARD NATIONAL BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 AND 2002

(Unaudited)

                         
            Dollars in Thousands
            June 30,   June 30,
            2003   2002
           
 
Reconciliation of Net Income to
               
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
               
   
Net Income
  $ 3,089     $ 1,108  
   
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
               
       
Depreciation
    354       402  
       
Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment
    27        
       
Investment securities accretion/amortization
    223       219  
       
Provision for possible loan losses
    1,750       535  
       
Adjustment to allowance for possible loan losses relating to acquired loans
          198  
       
Increase in deferred taxes
    (80 )      
       
(Decrease)/increase in taxes payable
    (1,134 )     770  
       
Increase in other assets
    (961 )     (333 )
       
Decrease in cash surrender value of life insurance policies
    8        
       
Gain on sale of investment securities
    (1,571 )     (179 )
       
Decrease in loans held for sale
    977       3,828  
       
Increase/(decrease) in unearned loan fees
    853       (224 )
       
Increase in interest receivable
    (835 )     (469 )
       
Decrease in interest payable
    (49 )     (282 )
       
Decrease in accrued expense and other liabilities
    (632 )     (174 )
 
   
     
 
       
                 Total Adjustment
    (1,070 )     4,291  
 
   
     
 
       
        Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities
    2,019       5,399  
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
               
   
Proceeds from sales of investment securities/mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale
    176,843       15,854  
   
Proceeds from maturities/calls of investment securities available-for-sale
    10,000       3,500  
   
Proceeds from principal reductions and maturities of mortgage-backed securities
    6,574       3,735  
   
Purchase of investment securities available-for-sale
    (30,002 )     (20,004 )
   
Purchase of mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale
    (253,823 )     (21,552 )
   
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank and other stock
    (4,196 )     (1,418 )
 
Recoveries on loans previously written off
    13       109  
 
Net loans made to customers and principal collection of loans
    (140,291 )     (60,206 )
 
Capital expenditures
    (1,139 )     (377 )
 
   
     
 
       
        Net Cash Used By Investing Activities
    (236,021 )     (80,359 )
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
               
 
Net increase in demand deposits, NOW accounts, savings accounts, and money market deposits
    76,403       5,506  
 
Net increase in certificates of deposits
    69,838       40,897  
 
Net change in Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    80,000       28,500  
 
Purchase of treasury stock
    (1,420 )      
 
Dividends paid on perpetual preferred stock
    (93 )      
 
Cash paid on fractional shares of common stock dividend
    (2 )      
 
Stock options exercised
    140       119  
 
   
     
 
       
        Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities
    224,866       75,022  
 
   
     
 
Net (Decrease)/increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (9,136 )     62  
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of year
    33,362       14,710  
 
   
     
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of quarter
  $ 24,226     $ 14,772  
 
   
     
 
Supplemental Information
               
     
Change in valuation allowance for investment securities
  $ 254     $ 566  
     
Interest paid
  $ 4,086     $ 2,761  
     
Income tax paid
  $ 4,420     $ 46  
     
Conversion of convertible debentures
  $     $ 100  

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Note #1 – Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accounting and reporting policies of Vineyard National Bancorp (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and to general practices within the banking industry. In the opinion of Management, the unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) adjustments necessary to present fairly the Company’s consolidated financial position at June 30, 2003 and results of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 and the results of operation for the six and three months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally presented in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted. These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2002 Annual Report to shareholders. The results for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 may not necessarily be indicative of the operating results for the full year.

A summary of the Company’s significant accounting and reporting policies consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements follows:

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Vineyard Bank (the “Bank”), Vineyard Statutory Trust I, and Vineyard Statutory Trust II. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Nature of Operations

The Company is organized as a single reporting segment and operates several full-service branches and loan production offices within San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, San Diego and Los Angeles counties in California. The Company provides a variety of financial services to individuals and small-to-medium sized businesses and offers a full range of commercial banking services including the acceptance of checking and savings deposits, and originating various types of installment, commercial and real estate loans.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for losses on loans and the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans.

While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, future additions to the allowances may be necessary based on changes in local economic conditions. In addition, bank regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Bank’s allowances for losses on loans and foreclosed real estate. Such agencies may require the Bank to recognize additions to the allowances based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination. Because of these factors, it is reasonably possible that the allowances for losses on loans may change.

Comprehensive Income

The Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income,” which requires the disclosure of comprehensive income and its components. Changes in unrealized gains/ (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes, is the only component of accumulated other comprehensive income for the Company.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2002 financial statements to conform to 2003 classifications.

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Current Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities”. This statement requires that a liability for the cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred and nullifies the guidance of Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) No. 94-3, “Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in Restructuring)”, which recognized a liability for an exit cost at the date of an entity’s commitment to an exit plan. SFAS No. 146 requires that the initial measurement of a liability be at fair value. SFAS No. 146 is effective for exit and disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002. The adoption of SFAS No. 146 did not have a material impact on the financial position or operating results of the Company.

In October 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 147, “Acquisitions of Certain Financial Institutions”, which requires that most financial services companies subject their intangible assets to an annual impairment test instead of being amortized. SFAS No. 147 applies to all new and past financial institution acquisitions, including branch acquisitions that qualify as acquisitions of a business, but excluding acquisitions between mutual institutions. All acquisitions within the scope of the new statement will now be governed by the requirements of SFAS Nos. 141 and 142. Certain provisions of SFAS No. 147 were effective on October 1, 2002, while other provisions are effective for acquisitions on or after October 1, 2002. The adoption of SFAS No. 147 did not have a material impact on the financial condition or operating results of the Company.

In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-based Compensation—Transition and Disclosure”, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”, to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. SFAS No. 148 also amends the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123 and Accounting Pronouncement Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 28, “Interim Financial Reporting”, to require disclosure in the summary of significant accounting policies of the effects of an entity’s accounting policy with respect to stock-based employee compensation on reported net income and earnings per share in annual and interim financial statements. While SFAS No. 148 does not amend SFAS No. 123 to require companies to account for employee stock options using the fair value method, the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 148 are applicable to all companies with stock-based employee compensation, regardless of whether they account for that compensation using the fair value method of SFAS No. 123 or the intrinsic value method of APB Opinion No. 25. The provisions of SFAS No. 148 are effective for annual financial statements for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002, and for financial reports containing condensed financial statements for interim period beginning after December 15, 2002. The adoption of SFAS No. 148 did not have a material impact on the financial condition or operating results of the Company.

In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” SFAS No. 149 amends and clarifies accounting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and loan commitments that relate to the origination of mortgage loans held for sale, and for hedging activities under SFAS No. 133. SFAS No. 149 is generally effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003. The adoption of SFAS No. 149 will not have a material impact on the financial condition or operating results of the Company.

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity.” SFAS No. 150 establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances.) Many of those instruments were previously classified as equity. SFAS No. 150 is generally effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. The adoption of SFAS No. 150 did not have a material impact on the financial condition or operating results of the Company.

Note #2 – Trust Preferred Securities

On December 18, 2001, Vineyard Statutory Trust I (“Trust”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, issued $12.0 million of Floating Rate Trust Securities (“Trust Securities”). The Trust invested the gross proceeds from the offering in Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures (“Subordinated Debentures”) issued by the Company. The Subordinated Debentures were issued concurrent with the issuance of the Trust Securities. The Company will pay the interest on the Subordinated Debentures to the Trust, which represents the sole revenue and sole source of dividend distributions by the Trust to the holders of the Trust Securities. The Company has guaranteed, on a subordinated basis, payment of the Trust’s obligation. The Company has the right, assuming no default has occurred, to defer payments of interest on the Subordinated Debentures at any time for a period not to exceed 20 consecutive quarters. The Trust Securities will mature on December 18, 2031 but can be called at any time commencing on December 18, 2006, at par.

On December 19, 2002, Vineyard Statutory Trust II (“Trust II”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, issued $5.0 million of Floating Rate Capital Securities (“Capital Securities”). The Trust II invested the gross proceeds from the offering

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in Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures (“Floating Rate Subordinated Debentures”) issued by the Company. The Floating Rate Subordinated Debentures were issued concurrent with the issuance of the Capital Securities. The Company will pay the interest on the Floating Rate Subordinated Debentures to the Trust II, which represents the sole revenue and sole source of dividend distributions by the Trust II to the holders of the Capital Securities. The Company has guaranteed, on a subordinated basis, payment of Trust II’s obligation. The Company has the right, assuming no default has occurred, to defer payments of interest on the Subordinated Debentures at any time for a period not to exceed 20 consecutive quarters. The Capital Securities will mature on December 26, 2032, but can be called at any time commencing on December 26, 2007, at par.

Note #3 - Convertible Debentures

On April 30, 2001, the Company issued $3.8 million in 10% convertible debentures which were convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time before maturity or redemption, at a conversion price of $5.00 per share. The debentures could be redeemed at the Company’s option, in whole or in part at any time after July 1, 2003 and were due June 30, 2008. Interest on the debentures was due quarterly at an annual rate of 10%. During 2002, the Company offered the holders of the convertible debentures an incentive to convert. This incentive totaled $0.3 million and is included in other expenses. All debentures were converted in the third quarter of 2002. Total interest expense for such debentures recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 was $0 and $0.1 million, respectively. Total interest expense for such debentures recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 was $0 and $0.2 million, respectively.

Note #4 - Perpetual Preferred Stock

On December 18, 2002, the Company issued 50 shares of 7.0% Series A Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred”) at $50,000 per share to eight individual investors for aggregate proceeds of $2.5 million. Each share of Series A Preferred is entitled to a noncumulative, annual dividend of 7.0%, payable quarterly. The Series A Preferred is not convertible into common stock and is redeemable at the option of the Company at face value, plus any unpaid dividends declared. The Series A Preferred qualifies as Tier I capital under the regulations of the Federal Reserve Board. With each share of Series A Preferred, the Company issued a warrant to purchase 2,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $15.00 per share. The total number of shares issuable pursuant to the warrants was increased to 105,000 shares and the per share exercise price has been adjusted to $14.29 to reflect the 5% stock dividend declared by the Company on December 23, 2002. Each warrant must be exercised prior to December 18, 2005 or it will expire pursuant to its terms. The Series A Preferred were offered and sold pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Note #5 - Commitments and Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and letters of credit. To varying degrees, these instruments involve elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. At June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, the Company had commitments to extend credit of approximately $108.0 million and $97.2 million, respectively, and obligations under standby and commercial letters of credit of approximately $0.5 million and $0.4 million, respectively. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Company upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, income-producing commercial properties, residential properties and properties under construction.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Commercial letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to facilitate trade or commerce. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers.

The Company is involved in various litigation matters. In the opinion of management and the Company’s legal counsel, the disposition of all such other litigation pending will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

Note #6 - Dividends

On December 23, 2002, the Company declared a 5% stock dividend to be paid on January 15, 2003 to stockholders of record as of December 23, 2002. All share and per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock dividend.

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Note #7 - Earnings Per Share and Book Value

Basic earnings per share (EPS) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the entity.

The EPS was adjusted to reflect a 5% stock dividend declared in December 2002.

The following is a reconciliation of net income and shares outstanding to the income and number of shares used to compute EPS (dollar amounts in thousands):

                                                                 
    For the Six Months Ended June 30,   For the Three Months Ended June 30,
   
 
    2003   2002   2003   2002
   
 
 
 
    Income   Shares   Income   Shares   Income   Shares   Income   Shares
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income as reported
  $ 3,089             $ 1,108             $ 1,835             $ 754          
Less: preferred stock dividend
    (93 )                             (43 )                        
Shares outstanding at end of period
            2,800,578               2,021,927               2,800,578               2,021,927  
Impact of weighting shares issued/(purchased) during the period
            24,369               (32,270 )             7,314               (19,847 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Used in Basic EPS
  $ 2,996       2,824,947     $ 1,108       1,989,657     $ 1,792       2,807,892     $ 754       2,002,080  
Plus: Interest on Convertible Debentures assuming conversion (after tax)
                    111                               55          
Dilutive effect of outstanding stock options and warrants
            261,715               125,871               275,639               126,836  
Dilutive effect of convertible debentures
                            775,781                               766,500  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Used in diluted EPS
  $ 2,996       3,086,662     $ 1,219       2,891,309     $ 1,792       3,083,531     $ 809       2,895,416  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 

The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation”, to stock based employee compensation (dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data):

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      For the Six Months Ended   For the Three Months Ended
     
 
      6/30/2003   6/30/2002   6/30/2003   6/30/2002
     
 
 
 
Net income:
                               
 
As reported
  $ 3,088,728     $ 1,107,107     $ 1,834,746     $ 753,285  
 
Less: Preferred stock dividend
    (93,819 )           (43,750 )      
 
Stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method
                       
 
Stock-based compensation that would have been reported using the fair value method of SFAS 123
    (168,202 )     (262,542 )     (79,584 )     (223,229 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Pro Forma Net Income - Used in Basic Earnings Per Share
    2,826,707       844,565       1,711,412       530,056  
 
Add: interest expense on convertible debt
          111,000             54,750  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Pro Forma Net Income - Used in Diluted Earnings Per Share
  $ 2,826,707     $ 955,565     $ 1,711,412     $ 584,806  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic
    2,824,947       1,989,657       2,807,892       2,002,080  
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted
    3,086,662       2,891,309       3,083,531       2,895,416  
Basic Earnings per share
                               
 
As reported
  $ 1.06     $ 0.56     $ 0.64     $ 0.38  
 
Pro forma
  $ 1.00     $ 0.42     $ 0.61     $ 0.26  
Earnings per share - assuming dilution
                               
 
As reported
  $ 0.97     $ 0.42     $ 0.58     $ 0.28  
 
Pro forma
  $ 0.92     $ 0.33     $ 0.56     $ 0.20  

The following table sets forth the information that was used in calculating the Company’s book value per common share as of June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002 (dollar amounts in thousands):

                   
      June 30,   December 31,
      2003   2002
     
 
Period-end shares outstanding
               
 
Basic
    2,800,578       2,849,680  
 
Dilutive Warrants
    0       0  
 
Dilutive Options
    0       0  
 
   
     
 
Used in book value per common share
    2,800,578       2,849,680  
Book value per common share
  $ 6.82     $ 6.11  
 
   
     
 

Note #8 – Subsequent Events

On April 9, 2003, the Company announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Vineyard Bank, was to acquire Southland Business Bank, a California-chartered commercial bank. The merger was completed on July 4, 2003. Under the terms of the merger agreement, shareholders of Southland Business Bank received total consideration of $3.2 million for the 527,906 shares currently outstanding which was paid in approximately 166,000 newly issued shares of common stock of the Company. Southland Business Bank was headquartered in Irwindale, California, and had total assets of $33.7 million, total deposits of $31.3 million and total stockholders’ equity of $2.4 million as of June 30, 2003.

Concurrent with the filing of this Form 10-Q, the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-2 with the Securities and Exchange Commission to register up to 1,150,000 shares of the Company’s      % Series B Noncumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred Stock”) and a number of shares of the Company’s common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock. Each share of Series B Preferred Stock will be convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a to-be-determined conversion price, which is subject to certain adjustments.

In July 2003, the Company announced the initiation of a quarterly cash dividend program. The Company also announced the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.02 per share payable on August 26, 2003 to shareholders of record as of August 11, 2003.

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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is intended to provide a better understanding of the significant changes in trends relating to the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and interest rate sensitivity. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company’s quarterly unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements, and notes thereto, contained earlier in this Report.

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principals generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates including those related to allowance for loan losses and the value of carried securities. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Business and Organization

Vineyard National Bancorp

The Company is a California-chartered bank holding company that commenced business in December 1988 when it acquired all of the voting stock of Vineyard Bank, a California-chartered commercial bank. The Bank commenced business in September 1981 as a national banking association and converted to a California bank charter and took its present name in August 2001. The Bank operates under the supervision of the California Department of Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. At June 30, 2003, the Company had consolidated total assets of $611.3 million, total deposits of $433.8 million and consolidated stockholders’ equity of $21.5 million. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol “VNBC.” In July 2003, the Company completed the acquisition of Southland Business Bank, a California-chartered commercial bank, located in Irwindale, California. At June 30, 2003, Southland Business Bank had total assets of $33.7 million, total deposits of $31.3 million and total stockholders’ equity of $2.4 million.

The Bank, which is the Company’s primary asset, is primarily involved in attracting deposits from individuals and businesses and using those deposits, together with borrowed funds, to originate and invest in various types of loans and investment securities. The Bank operates eight full-service branch offices located in each of the communities of Rancho Cucamonga, Chino, Diamond Bar, La Verne, Crestline, Blue Jay, Irwindale and Corona, all of which are located within Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, California, and currently has three loan production offices located in Manhattan Beach, San Diego and Beverly Hills, California. The Bank anticipates opening an additional loan production office in Irvine, California and converting its loan production office located in Manhattan Beach, California into a full-service branch office in the third quarter of 2003.

The Company’s Strategic Plan

Since the hiring of the Company’s president and chief executive officer in October 2000, the Company has experienced significant growth pursuant to the execution of the Company’s strategic business plan, which emphasizes growth through the expansion of the Company’s lending products and deposit services. As the Company has implemented its growth strategy, it has added additional executive management personnel with developed business banking and service skills, concentrating on a sales and service approach to its banking business. The Company’s new management team has focused its efforts into developing a customer-oriented service philosophy, while expanding the Company’s lending products by creating various specialty lending groups. The Company is focused on providing relationship banking services to the following markets: (i) the Inland Empire region of Southern California, which primarily includes San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, (ii) the coastal communities surrounding Los Angeles, California and (iii) the San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles. The Company has targeted these markets because of the Company’s experience and knowledge of, as well as the anticipated continued growth and potential for development in, these markets.

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Expanded Product Offering. During the last two years, the Bank has emphasized the growth of its commercial loan portfolio and has augmented its traditional commercial and residential loans and services with several specialty lending and depository services.
       
    In 2001, the Bank began originating higher-end market single-family construction loans within the coastal community of Los Angeles County, California (primarily Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes and Redondo Beach) where the Company believes it has significant market share. These types of construction loans typically range from $0.8 million to $2.5 million. The Bank’s single-family residential coastal construction loans amounted to $144.4 million at June 30, 2003 and $89.5 million at December 31, 2002.
 
    In 2002, the Bank began originating single-family residential tract construction loans secured by newly constructed entry level homes. These loans are primarily originated within the Inland Empire of Southern California. These types of construction loans typically range from $3.0 million to $7.5 million. The Bank’s single-family residential tract construction loans amounted to $63.7 million at June 30, 2003 and $14.2 million at December 31, 2002.
 
    In 2002, the Bank also began originating Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans and religious loans, which are compromised of loans to churches and private schools, throughout its market area. SBA loans amounted to $5.4 million at June 30, 2003 and $3.5 million at December 31, 2002. Religious loans amounted to $6.0 million at June 30, 2003. The Company did not have any outstanding religious loans at December 31, 2002. The Company anticipates significantly increasing the origination of these types of loans.
 
    In 2003, the Bank began offering private banking services targeted to high-income individuals in the coastal communities surrounding Los Angeles.
 
    In the third quarter of 2003, the Bank intends to establish a new income property lending division to service the growing commercial and apartment building market in Southern California.
 
    In order to expand the Bank’s core deposit franchise, the Bank has focused on introducing additional products and services to obtain money market and time deposits by bundling them with other consumer services. Business deposits have been pursued by offering an expanded courier network, by introduction of cash management products and by specific targeting of small business customers. The Bank’s core deposit franchise has been built around the community banking system, which has resulted in deposit growth of 50.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 80.4% for the year ended December 31, 2002. At June 30, 2003, total deposits amounted to $434.1 million and non-interest bearing demand deposits amounted to $78.9 million.

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Each of the foregoing specialty lending groups and depository services bring diversity to the Bank’s existing product lines, offering its customers greater flexibility while providing additional opportunities for the Bank to serve new customers within its primary market areas. The Bank’s total loan growth amounted to 54.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 84.1% for the year ended December 31, 2002.

Relationship Banking. The Company continues to emphasize the relationship banking focus that was initiated in 2001. The Company continues to seek and retain experienced banking professionals with developed banking and service skills who share its customer-oriented service philosophy. The Company believes that relationship banking is best delivered in well-appointed and efficient banking centers that provide the appropriate tools and environment for the Company’s customers. To that end, the Bank’s facilities are being redesigned to incorporate user-friendly technology and personal service to facilitate the Company’s focus on relationship banking.

Strategic Expansion. The Company has experienced significant growth over the last three years in its branch network and its asset size. The Company will continue to expand its branch network through new offices in selected markets and opportunistic acquisitions. The Company opened a new branch office in Corona, California in the second quarter of 2003 and intends to convert its loan production office in Manhattan Beach, California into a full-service branch office during the third quarter of 2003. In addition, the Bank anticipates opening an additional loan production office in Irvine, California during the third quarter of 2003. The Company’s acquisition of Southland Business Bank was consummated in July 2003. As a result of the acquisition, the Company acquired a branch office in Irwindale, California.

Asset Growth. The Company’s total assets as of June 30, 2003 were $611.3 million as compared to $110.8 million as of December 31, 2000. The Company believes it can grow its assets while maintaining its asset quality. The Company’s lending professionals are well experienced and follow policies and procedures that the Company believes provide for a rigorous underwriting of all loans originated by the Bank. At June 30, 2003, the Bank had $0.1 million of non-performing loans and no real estate owned.

Results of Operations

Net income for the three months ending June 30, 2003 and 2002, was $1.8 million and $0.8 million, respectively, representing an increase of 143% for the three months ended June 30, 2003 as compared to the same period in 2002. On a per diluted share basis, net income was $0.58 and $0.28 for the three months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Prior period earnings per share were adjusted for the 5% stock dividend declared in December 2002.

Net income for the six months ending June 30, 2003 and 2002, was $3.1 million and $1.1 million, respectively, representing an increase of 179% for the six months ended June 30, 2003 as compared to the same period in 2002. On a per diluted share basis, net income was $0.97 and $0.42 for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Prior period earnings per share were adjusted for the 5% stock dividend declared in December 2002.

Operating results demonstrated a significant increase in the first six months of 2003 over the same period in 2002 as the volume of earning assets increased. The growth in earning assets was primarily funded by the growth in deposits and other borrowings. The catalyst for the Company’s growth continues to be its efforts to attract stable, core deposits from within the Bank’s community markets.

The Company’s net interest income before its provision for possible loan losses increased by $2.9 million or 91% for the three months ended June 30, 2003 as compared with the second quarter of 2002. Non-interest income increased by $1.3 million or 195% in the second quarter of 2003 as compared to the same period in 2002. Thus, total net revenue (net interest income and non-interest income) for the three months ended June 30, 2003 increased by $4.2 million or 110% as compared to the same period in 2002.

The Company’s net interest income before its provision for possible loan losses increased by $4.8 million or 83% for the six months ended June 30, 2003 as compared with the first six months of 2002. Non-interest income increased by $2.1 million or 176% in the first six months of 2003 as compared to the same period in 2002. Thus, total net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2003 increased by $6.9 million or 99% as compared to the same period in 2002.

Total non-interest expense was $3.6 million and $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. This represents an increase of $1.4 million or 63%. The largest item contributing to non-interest expense was salaries and benefits which represents approximately 50% of total non-interest expense for each of those periods. In

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order to support its growth, the Company hired additional employees for business development and several experienced managers in fiscal 2002. The Company’s efficiency ratio, however, which is a measure of non-interest expense divided by net interest income plus non-interest income, improved from 58% for the three months ended June 30, 2002 to 45% for the three months ended June 30, 2003 due to the Company achieving efficiencies of scale as it continues to grow.

Total non-interest expense was $6.9 million and $4.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. This was an increase of $2.3 million or 50%. The majority of this increase was in salaries and benefits expense and occupancy expense as the Company continues to open new branch locations and add new business lines. The Company’s efficiency ratio improved from 66% for the six months ended June 30, 2002 to 50% for the six months ended June 30, 2003.

The quality of the Company’s loan portfolio continued to perform well as compared to peer group standards, producing net recoveries of $3,000 and $13,000 in the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 as compared to $89,000 and $102,000 in net loan charge-offs for the same periods in 2002. The provision for possible loan losses was $1.3 million and $1.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003, respectively. This compares to a provision for possible loan losses in the amount of $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002, respectively. The provision for possible loan losses was increased to support the increasing loan balances for each of the periods presented as well as to reflect the increased risk of construction and commercial loans. The allowance for possible loan losses at June 30, 2003 was $4.8 million or 1.21% of total loans as compared to $2.1 million or 1.07% of total loans at June 30, 2002. At June 30, 2003, the Company reported $0.1 million of impaired or non-performing loans and $0 of other real estate owned through foreclosure as compared to $0.1 million and $0 at June 30, 2002.

Beginning in early 2001, the Company began to implement an asset/liability management strategy that was built around the risk elements of interest rate, asset duration and funding risks. A component of this strategy was to deploy excess liquidity previously invested in federal funds into higher yielding mortgage-backed securities with relatively short duration and high cash flow components. The Company increased the investment portfolio accordingly, which enhanced the Company’s overall yields and better addressed the risk elements identified above. Due to declines in market rates of interest, the Company began to realize prepayments on call options on certain of its mortgage-backed security investments and liquidated those securities prior to market premium erosion while generating gains on sale of investment securities of $1.0 million and $1.6 million for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2003, respectively. This compares to gains on sale of investment securities of $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2002. The Company’s investment securities increased by $129.6 million to $179.1 million at June 30, 2003 as compared to $49.5 million at June 30, 2002. The increase in investment securities provided an increase of $1.1 million and $1.9 million in interest income for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2003, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2002. Interest income from investment securities for the three months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 was $1.7 million and $0.6 million, respectively. Interest income from investment securities for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 was $3.0 million and $1.1 million, respectively.

At June 30, 2003, the Bank’s equity was $47.5 million. As a result, the Bank exceeded the required capital levels to be considered “well capitalized”. Pursuant to regulatory guidelines under prompt corrective action rules, a bank must have total risk-based capital of 10% or greater, Tier 1 capital of 6% or greater and a leverage ratio of 5% or greater to be considered “well capitalized”. At June 30, 2003, the Bank’s total risk-based capital, Tier 1 capital and leverage ratios were 12.0%, 10.9% and 9.0%, respectively. On a consolidated basis, the Company has similar ratios. The minimum ratios that the Company must meet are total risk-based capital of 8%, Tier 1 capital of 4% and a leverage ratio of 4%. At June 30, 2003, the Company’s total risk-based capital, Tier 1 capital and leverage ratios were 11.1%, 6.6%, and 5.4%, respectively.

Net Interest Income

The Company’s earnings are derived predominately from net interest income, which is the difference between the interest earned on loans and securities and the interest paid on deposits and borrowings. The net interest margin is the net interest income divided by the average interest earning assets. Net interest income and net interest margin are affected by several factors including (1) the level of, and the relationship between, the dollar amount of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities, (2) the relationship between repricing or maturity of the Company’s variable rate and fixed rate loans and securities, and its deposits and borrowings, and (3) the magnitude of the Company’s non-interest earning assets, including non-accrual loans and other real estate loans.

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Total interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 was $8.6 million and $4.5 million, respectively, while total interest expense was $2.6 million and $1.3 million, respectively. Therefore, the net interest income was $6.0 million and $3.2 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

Total interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 was $15.2 million and $8.2 million, respectively, while total interest expense was $4.7 million and $2.5 million, respectively. Therefore, the net interest income was $10.5 million and $5.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

The net interest margin for the three month period ended June 30, 2003 was 4.7% as compared to 5.6% for the second quarter of 2002 which is a decrease of 90 basis points. At January 31, 2002, the national prime rate was 4.75%. During the fourth quarter of 2002, the Federal Reserve Bank decreased the overnight borrowing rate by 50 basis points, thus bringing the national prime rate down to 4.25%, where it remained until June 24, 2003, when it was lowered to 4.00%. Consequently, the Company has experienced some compression in its net interest margin as new loans are generated, or existing loans are repriced, at a lower rate. Interest yield on loans decreased from 9.1% for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 to 7.7% for the quarter ended June 30, 2003. Although the Bank has many loans that have reached their floor rates and have not continued to adjust downwards as interest rates declined, certain higher rate loans that paid off were replaced with new loans originated at lower market rates. Loan fees, which are included in interest income, also contributed to interest income. Construction loans and commercial real estate loans generate the bulk of all loan fee income. As the Company continues its emphasis in single-family coastal and tract home construction loans, the volume of construction fees have increased since the later part of 2002. Those fees are deferred and amortized over the life of the loans. Construction loans generally have a duration of 12 months and as the level of construction loans continue to grow, the yield on loans will increase as a result and will reach a greater constant level over a twelve month cycle. For the three months ended June 30, 2003, loan fee income represented $1.0 million or 14% of the $6.8 million in interest and fees on loans. For the three months ended June 30, 2002, loan fee income was $0.7 million or 19% of the $3.8 million in interest and fees on loans.

The net interest margin for the six month period ended June 30, 2003 was 4.7% as compared to 5.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2002 which is a decrease of 90 basis points. Interest yield on loans decreased from 9.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2002 to 7.7% for the same period in 2003. For the six months ended June 30, 2003, loan fee income represented $1.6 million or 13% of the $12.1 million in interest and fees on loans. For the six months ended June 30, 2002, loan fee income was $1.3 million or 18% of the $7.1 million in interest and fees on loans.

Total interest expense was $2.6 million and $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively, for a total increase of $1.3 million. Interest expense on deposits totaled $1.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2003 compared to $1.0 million during the three months ended June 30, 2002 representing an increase of $0.9 million. Although interest-bearing deposits increased in 2003 compared to 2002, the Company continues to offer competitive rates and has maintained the cost of funds on its deposits at 2.0% for each of the quarters ended June 30, 2003 and 2002. The cost of funds of deposits includes non-interest bearing deposits. Average non-interest bearing deposits increased from $51.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 to $63.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2003.

The average interest rate on FHLB and overnight borrowings has decreased from 1.7% for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 to 1.6% for the quarter ended June 30, 2003 as market rates have decreased as discussed above. The average interest rate on these borrowings decreased from 1.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2002 to 1.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2003.

An additional form of funding for the Bank’s growth was debt issued by the Company which resulted in a higher consolidated cost of funds beyond that of deposits and FHLB borrowings. In December 2002, the Company issued $5.0 million in Trust Preferred Securities and $5.0 million in subordinated debt. The Company also borrowed $5.0 million on a line of credit with a financial institution, which the Company intends to pay off with a portion of the proceeds from the Series B Preferred Stock offering. Those instruments bear variable interest rates indexed to LIBOR and adjust on a quarterly basis. The consolidated cost of funds for the Company for the three months ended June 30, 2003 was 2.3%, down from 3.0% for the same period ended June 30, 2002. As market rates have decreased, the interest on these variable notes has decreased. The consolidated cost of funds for the Company for the six months ended June 30, 2003 was 2.4%, down from 3.1% for the same period ended June 30, 2002. The Company anticipates issuing up to an additional $20.0 million of trust preferred securities during the third or fourth quarter of 2003.

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The following tables present the distribution of the Company’s average assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity in combination with the total dollar amounts of interest income from average interest earning assets and the resultant yields without giving effect for any tax exemption, and the dollar amounts of interest expense and average interest bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and rates for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003.

                                                     
        Dollars in Thousands
        For the Three Months Ended June 30,
       
        2003   2002
       
 
        Average           Average   Average           Average
        Balance   Interest   Yield/Cost   Balance   Interest   Yield/Cost
       
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
                                               
 
Loans
  $ 351,252     $ 6,772       7.7 %   $ 167,217     $ 3,806       9.1 %
 
Investment securities1
    138,988       1,701       4.9 %     49,812       627       5.0 %
 
Federal funds sold
    15,867       45       1.1 %     7,329       29       1.6 %
 
Other investments
    5,170       63       4.9 %     1,054       6       2.3 %
 
   
     
             
     
         
   
Total Interest-earning assets
    511,277       8,581       6.7 %     225,412       4,468       7.9 %
 
           
                     
         
Other assets
    24,804                       19,743                  
   
Less: allowance for possible loan losses
    (4,036 )                     (1,723 )                
 
   
                     
                 
   
Total average assets
  $ 532,045                     $ 243,432                  
 
   
                     
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
                                               
 
Savings deposits
  $ 175,846       876       2.0 %   $ 76,163       384       2.0 %
 
Time deposits
    137,192       997       2.9 %     66,480       597       3.6 %
 
Subordinated debt
    5,000       55       4.4 %                  
 
Convertible debentures
                0.0 %     3,650       94       10.3 %
 
Trust Preferred Securities
    17,000       213               12,000       168       5.6 %
 
FHLB and other borrowings
    109,146       437       1.6 %     20,643       85       1.7 %
 
   
     
             
     
         
   
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    444,184       2,578       2.3 %     178,936       1,328       3.0 %
 
           
                     
         
 
Demand deposits
    63,370                       51,424                  
 
Other liabilities
    3,668                       1,628                  
 
   
                     
                 
Total average liabilities
    511,222                       231,988                  
Stockholders’ equity
    20,823                       11,444                  
 
   
                     
                 
   
Total liabilities and Stockholders’ equity
  $ 532,045                     $ 243,432                  
 
   
                     
                 
Net interest spread2
                    4.4 %                     5.0 %
 
                   
                     
 
Net interest income and net interest margin3
          $ 6,003       4.7 %           $ 3,140       5.6 %
 
           
     
             
     
 

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                        For the Six Months Ended June 30,                
       
                2003                   2002        
       
 
        Average           Average   Average           Average
        Balance   Interest   Yield/Cost   Balance   Interest   Yield/Cost
       
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
                                               
 
Loans
  $ 315,767     $ 12,058       7.7 %   $ 156,728     $ 7,116       9.2 %
 
Investment securities1
    121,981       2,986       4.9 %     44,670       1,077       4.9 %
 
Federal funds sold
    11,942       68       1.1 %     4,846       39       1.6 %
 
Other investments
    3,994       99       5.0 %     761       8       2.1 %
 
   
     
             
     
         
   
Total Interest-earning assets
    453,684       15,211       6.8 %     207,005       8,240       8.0 %
 
           
                     
         
Other assets
    24,790                       19,065                  
   
Less: allowance for possible loan losses
    (3,597 )                     (1,624 )                
 
   
                     
                 
   
Total average assets
  $ 474,877                     $ 224,446                  
 
   
                     
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
                                               
 
Savings deposits
  $ 160,552       1,594       2.0 %     66,344       596       1.8 %
 
Time deposits
    120,366       1,800       3.0 %     64,369       1,219       3.8 %
 
Subordinated debt
    5,000       110       4.4 %                  
 
Convertible debentures
                0.0 %     3,694       185       10.1 %
 
Trust preferred securities
    17,000       416       4.9 %     12,000       339       5.7 %
 
FHLB and other borrowings
    85,715       744       1.8 %     15,022       140       1.9 %
 
   
     
             
     
         
   
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    388,633       4,664       2.4 %     161,429       2,479       3.1 %
 
           
                     
         
 
Demand deposits
    61,828                       50,246                  
 
Other liabilities
    3,816                       1,657                  
 
   
                     
                 
 
Total average liabilities
    454,277                       213,332                  
 
Stockholders’ equity
    20,600                       11,114                  
 
   
                     
                 
   
Total liabilities and Stockholders’ equity
  $ 474,877                     $ 224,446                  
 
   
                     
                 
Net interest spread2
                    4.3 %                     4.9 %
 
                   
                     
 
Net interest income and net interest margin3
          $ 10,547       4.7 %           $ 5,761       5.6 %
 
           
     
             
     
 

1   The yield for securities that are classified as available-for-sale is based on historical amortized cost balances.
 
2   Net interest spread represents the average yield earned on interest earning assets less the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities.
 
3   Net interest margin is computed by dividing annualized net interest income by total average earning assets.

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Provision for Possible Loan Losses

For the three months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, the provision for loan losses was $1.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively. Total provision for possible loan losses was $1.8 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2003 as compared to $0.5 million for the same period in 2002. The provision for loan losses has increased to support the significant growth in loans experienced during such periods and to reflect the increased risk of construction and commercial loans.

The Company’s allowance for possible loan losses was $4.8 million or 1.21% of gross loans at June 30, 2003 compared to $2.1 million or 1.07% of gross loans at June 30, 2002. At December 31, 2002, the allowance for possible loan losses was $3.0 million or 1.19% of gross loans. Additions to the reserve are effected through the provision for possible loan losses. Also affecting the reserve are loans charged off and loans recovered. Net loan recoveries for the three months ended June 30, 2003 were $3,000 whereas net loan charge-offs for the three months ended June 30, 2002 were $89,000. Net loan recoveries for the six months ended June 30, 2003 were $13,000 whereas net loan charge-offs for the same period in 2002 were $102,000. Also, a further addition to the allowance for possible loan losses during the six months ended June 30, 2002, was an adjustment of $197,000 relating to the purchased allowance for possible loan losses on an acquired loan portfolio.

Although the Company maintains an allowance for possible loan losses at a level it considers to be adequate to provide for losses, based on presently known conditions, there can be no assurance that such losses will not exceed the estimated amounts, thereby adversely affecting future results of operations. The calculation for the adequacy of the allowance for possible loan losses, and therefore the requisite amount of the provision for possible loan losses, is based on several factors, including underlying loan collateral, delinquency trends, borrower’s cash flow and historic loan loss experience. All of these factors can change without notice based on market and economic conditions and other factors.

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 was $2.0 million and $3.3 million, respectively, as compared to $0.7 million and $1.2 million for the same respective periods of 2002. This represents an increase of $1.3 million or 195% and $2.1 million or 176%, respectively.

In the fourth quarter of 2002, the Company began its SBA lending department. The guaranteed portions of the SBA loans originated are eventually sold. The sale of the guaranteed portion of the SBA loans generated income of $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003, respectively.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2003, net gains from the sale of investment securities amounted to $1.0 million and $1.6 million, respectively, as compared to $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the same periods in 2002, respectively. The gains were a result of management’s sale of investment securities in order to manage liquidity needs, interest rate risk, and strategic planning in meeting capital requirements during a period when market rates were favorable. Therefore, the Company realized gains upon sale from its available-for-sale investment portfolio.

Income from fees and service charges also increased $0.3 million and $0.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 as compared to the same periods in 2002 as the volume of loans and deposits have increased.

Non-Interest Expenses

The Company’s non-interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 were $3.6 million and $6.9 million, respectively, as compared to $2.2 million and $4.6 million for the same periods in 2002, respectively. The increases for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 as compared to the same periods in 2002 were $1.4 million or 64% and $2.3 million or 50%, respectively. Non-interest expense consists primarily of (i) salaries and other employee expenses, (ii) occupancy expenses, (iii) furniture and equipment expenses, and (iv) data processing, marketing, professional fees, office supplies, postage and telephone, insurance and assessments, administrative, and other non-interest expense.

Salaries and employee benefits is the largest component of non-interest expense. Beginning with the appointment of the Company’s current Chief Executive Officer in the fourth quarter of 2000, management has implemented several structural changes within the operations of the Company in order to support its strategic plan initiatives. In each of the following areas, a seasoned and experienced individual has been recruited from other local financial institutions to head

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their respective area: credit administration, loan operations and construction support, SFR construction business development, marketing, information technology, community banking, finance and human resources. Additional personnel have been placed in business development capacities for commercial and community banking. With the addition of these individuals to the Company’s existing personnel, the Company has been able to produce significant growth in deposits and loans in 2003 and 2002, while providing the infrastructure needed to support longer-term growth. The Company’s salaries and employee benefits expense increased by $1.2 million or 54% to $3.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003 from $2.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002.

Occupancy expense increased $0.1 million or 49% and $0.2 million or 39% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003, respectively, from $0.2 million and $0.4 million in the same periods of 2002, respectively. In 2002, the loan production office in Manhattan Beach expanded into a larger facility to accommodate additional staff as the single family coastal construction loan production increased. The Company also entered into new office leases in San Diego and Beverly Hills for the production of SBA loans as the Company began its SBA lending department in the fourth quarter of 2002. In addition, the Corona branch location was opened early in the second quarter of 2003. Correspondingly, expenses related to furniture and fixtures increased $52,000 or 25% and $98,000 or 27% in the three and six months ended June 30, 2003, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2002.

Other non-interest expense increased $0.5 million or 54% and $0.8 million or 52% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 as compared to the respective prior periods in 2002. Other non-interest expenses increased significantly due primarily to the Company’s implementation of its strategy to grow the Company. All categories of other non-interest expense, with the exception of data processing and certain administrative expenses, increased including marketing, professional services, office supplies, postage and telephone, and insurance due to increases in the number of employees and the volume of loan and deposit production. In particular, the Company’s marketing expense increased significantly from $0.3 million in the first six months of 2002 to $0.6 million in the first six months of 2003 as the Company increased its advertising and promotional campaigns in its communities.

The following is a breakdown of other non-interest expense for the six and three months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 (in thousands):

                                     
        Six Months Ended June 30,   Three Months Ended June 30,
       
 
        2003   2002   2003   2002
       
 
 
 
Other non-interest expense:
                               
 
Data processing
  $ 319     $ 356     $ 153     $ 164  
 
Marketing expenses
    617       271       349       167  
 
Professional expenses
    302       254       163       139  
 
Office supplies, postage and telephone
    304       216       160       93  
 
Insurance and assessment expense
    147       85       78       44  
 
Administrative expense
    59       84       26       45  
 
Other
    641       303       394       209  
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Total other non-interest expense
  $ 2,389     $ 1,569     $ 1,323     $ 861  
 
   
     
     
     
 

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Financial Condition

Assets

At June 30, 2003, total assets increased $226.0 million or 59% to $611.3 million from $385.3 million at December 31, 2002. Assets were comprised primarily of $391.7 million in gross loans and $179.1 million in investment securities at June 30, 2003. This is an increase of $138.5 million or 55% in gross loans and $91.5 million or 105% in investment securities from December 31, 2002. This was offset by a decrease of $4.8 million in Fed Funds Sold between December 31, 2002 and June 30, 2003.

Investments

The Company increased its securities portfolio during the first six months of 2003 through the purchase of mortgage-backed securities, which are typically insured by U.S. Government-backed agencies. The Company’s securities portfolio amounted to $179.1 million, or 29% of total assets, at June 30, 2003 and $87.6 million, or 23% of total assets, at December 31, 2002. The securities portfolio was comprised of securities classified as available-for-sale. In accordance with SFAS No. 115, investment securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretions of discounts.

The amortized cost and fair values of investment securities available-for-sale at June 30, 2003, were (in thousands):

                                   
              Gross   Gross        
      Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized        
      Cost   Gains   Losses   Fair Value
     
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 159,083     $ 7     $ (118 )   $ 158,972  
U.S. agency securities
    20,038       44             20,082  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Total
  $ 179,121     $ 51     $ (118 )   $ 179,054  
 
   
     
     
     
 

The amortized cost and fair values of investment securities available-for-sale at December 31, 2002, were (in thousands):

                                 
            Gross   Gross        
    Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized        
    Cost   Gains   Losses   Fair Value
   
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 87,364     $ 189     $     $ 87,553  
 
   
     
     
     
 

The amortized cost and fair values of investment securities available-for-sale at June 30, 2003, by expected maturities are shown below (in thousands). Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

                 
    Securities Available-for-Sale
    at June 30, 2003
   
    Amortized        
    Cost   Fair Value
   
 
Due after 10 years
  $ 179,121     $ 179,054  
 
   
     
 

Proceeds from sales of mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale during the six months ended June 30, 2003 were $176.8 million. Gross gains on those sales were $1.6 million. Included in stockholders’ equity at June 30, 2003 is $39,000 of net unrealized losses, net of tax benefits, on investment securities available-for-sale.

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Proceeds from sales of mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale during the six months ended June 30, 2002 were $15.9 million. Gross gains on those sales were $179,000. Included in stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2002 is $109,000 of net unrealized gains, net of taxes, on investment securities available-for-sale.

Securities with a carrying value and fair value of $179.1 million and $87.6 million at June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, respectively, were pledged to secure public monies as required by law, Treasury, tax and loan deposits, and Federal Home Loan Bank advances.

Loans

The Company continued to have significant growth in its loan portfolio, increasing its gross loans during the first six months of 2003 by $138.5 million or 55% from $253.2 million at December 31, 2002 to $391.7 million at June 30, 2003. All the Bank’s loans, commitments, and commercial and standby letters of credit have been granted to customers in the Company’s market area, which includes the counties of Riverside, San Diego, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Orange. The concentrations of credit by type of loan are set forth below (in thousands):

                     
        June 30,   December 31,
        2003   2002
       
 
Commercial, financial and agricultural
  $ 30,639     $ 19,232  
Real Estate – construction
    216,314       110,212  
Real Estate – mortgage
               
 
Commercial
    101,542       93,122  
 
Residential
    39,009       23,480  
Installment loans to individuals
    4,529       5,659  
All other loans (including overdrafts)
    23       60  
 
   
     
 
 
    392,056       251,765  
Unearned income
    (1,479 )     (626 )
 
   
     
 
   
Loans, Net of Unearned Income
  $ 390,577     $ 251,139  
 
   
     
 
Loans held for sale
  $ 1,135     $ 2,112  
 
   
     
 

Mortgage loans held for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated market value in the aggregate market. The Company currently sells substantially all of the permanent single-family residential loans that it originates. Net unrealized losses are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to income. Gains or losses realized on the sales are recognized at the time of sale and are determined by the difference between the net proceeds and the carrying value of the loans sold. Gains and losses on sales of loans are included in non-interest income.

At June 30, 2003, the Bank had approximately $53.2 million in loans pledged to secure FHLB borrowings.

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Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses

The allowance for loan and lease losses is maintained at a level which, in management’s judgment, is adequate to absorb credit losses inherent in the loan and lease portfolio. The amount of the allowance is based on management’s evaluation of the collectibility of the loan portfolio, including the nature of the portfolio, credit concentrations, trends in historical loss experience, specific impaired loans, and economic conditions. The allowance is increased by a provision for loan and lease losses, which is charged to expense and reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries.

Transactions in the reserve for loan and lease losses are summarized as follows (in thousands):

                 
    June 30,   December 31,
    2003   2002
   
 
Balance, beginning of year
  $ 3,003     $ 1,450  
Credit from purchase of loan portfolio
          197  
Recoveries on loans previously charged off
    13       167  
Loans charged off
          (241 )
Provision charged to operating expense
    1,750       1,430  
 
   
     
 
Balance, end of period
  $ 4,766     $ 3,003  
 
   
     
 

The provisions of SFAS No. 114 and SFAS No. 118 permit the valuation allowance for loan losses to be determined on a loan-by-loan basis or by aggregating loans with similar risk characteristics. The Bank considers a loan to be impaired when it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due (principal and interest) according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Measurement of impairment is based on the expected future cash flows of an impaired loan which are to be discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or measured by reference to an observable market value, if one exists, or the fair value of the collateral for a collateral-dependent loan. The Bank selects the measurement method on a loan-by-loan basis except that collateral-dependent loans for which foreclosure is probable are measured at the fair value of the collateral. The Bank recognizes interest income on impaired loans based on its existing methods of recognizing interest income on nonaccrual and troubled debt restructured loans.

The Bank had impaired loans of $0.1 million and $0 as of June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, respectively.

The following is a summary of information pertaining to impaired loans as of June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002.

                 
    June 30,   December 31,
    2003   2002
   
 
            (in thousands)
Average investment in impaired loans
    1       22  
Interest income recognized on impaired loans
           
Interest income recognized on a cash basis for impaired loans
           

Nonperforming Assets

At June 30, 2003, the Bank had non-accrual loans or loans classified as troubled debt restructurings of $0.1 million as compared to $0 at December 31, 2002. At June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, the Bank had no loans past due 90 days or more in interest or principal and still accruing interest.

Deposits

Deposits represent the Bank’s primary source of funds for funding the Bank’s loan activities. The Bank increased its deposits by $146.3 million or 51% from $287.5 million at December 31, 2002 to $433.8 million at June 30, 2003. The increase is primarily due to the increase of $57.2 million or 59% in money market accounts and $69.8 million or 73% in time certificates of deposit.

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At June 30, 2003, the composition of the average deposit portfolio was 18% in non-interest bearing deposits, 47% in money market, NOW and savings deposits, and 35% in time certificates of deposit, while the composition was 26%, 41%, and 33%, respectively, at December 31, 2002.

At June 30, 2003, the scheduled maturities of time certificates of deposit in denominations of $100,000 or more are as follows (in thousands):

         
    June 30,
    2003
   
Three months or less
  $ 521  
Over three through six months
    1,568  
Over six through twelve months
    54,988  
Over twelve months
    26,811  
 
   
 
 
  $ 83,888  
 
   
 

Borrowings

At June 30, 2003, Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances were $125.0 million as compared to $45.0 million at December 31, 2002. The increase in FHLB advances was part of the Company’s strategic plan to fund the growth of earning assets.

Pursuant to collateral agreements with the FHLB, advances are secured by all capital stock in FHLB, certain investment securities, and certain qualifying loans. FHLB advances consist of the following as of June 30, 2003 (dollars in thousands):

                 
    Weighted        
    Average        
Maturity   Rate   Amount

 
 
2003
    1.25 %   $ 65,000  
2004
    1.37 %     45,000  
2005
    1.98 %     15,000  
 
           
 
 
    1.38 %   $ 125,000  
 
           
 

In June 2003, the Company obtained a $10.0 million line of credit from a correspondent financial institution of which $5.0 million was outstanding at June 30, 2003. The funds were drawn and held at the Company as working capital. The line of credit bears interest at a floating rate and matures in June 2004. Interest is due quarterly. Currently, the line is secured by all of the Bank’s outstanding common stock. The Company intends to pay off the line of credit with a portion of the net proceeds from the offering of the Series B Preferred Stock. After the line of credit is paid off, the Company intends to terminate the credit facility.

In December 2002 and December 2001, the Company issued trust preferred securities of $5.0 million and $12.0 million, respectively. See Note #2 in Item 1 hereof. Additionally, in December 2002, the Company issued $5.0 million in subordinated debt which bears a floating rate of interest of 3.05% over the three month LIBOR and has a fifteen-year maturity with quarterly interest payments. The initial rate was set at 4.45%. As of June 30, 2003, the rate had reset to 4.34%. The total of those two issuances of $10.0 million in December 2002 was downstreamed to the Bank as additional capital for the Bank.

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The Bank has undrawn unsecured lines of credit with five correspondent banks totaling $33.0 million at June 30, 2003. Additionally, the Bank has a borrowing line at the Federal Home Loan Bank totaling $213.5 million, with $125.0 million outstanding at June 30, 2003, representing 35% of total assets of the Bank.

Stockholders’ Equity

At June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, stockholders’ equity was $21.5 million and $20.0 million, respectively. The increase in stockholders’ equity was due primarily to the net income for the first six months of 2003 of $3.1 million, partially offset by common stock repurchases and dividends paid on preferred stock.

Liquidity

The Company relies on asset-liability management to assure adequate liquidity and to maintain an appropriate balance between interest sensitive-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Liquidity management involves the ability to meet the cash flow requirements of customers. Typical demands on liquidity are deposit run-off from demand deposits and savings accounts, maturing time deposits, which are not renewed, and anticipated funding under credit commitments to customers. Interest rate sensitivity management seeks to avoid fluctuating interest margins to enhance consistent growth of net interest income through periods of changing interest rates.

The Bank’s Asset-Liability Management Committee manages the Company’s liquidity position, the parameters of which are approved by the Board of Directors. The liquidity position of the Bank is monitored daily. The Bank’s loan to deposit and borrowing ratio was 70% and 75% as of June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, respectively. The Bank’s policy is to strive for a loan to deposit and borrowing ratio between 70% and 90%.

Management believes the level of liquid assets is sufficient to meet current and anticipated funding needs. Liquid assets represent approximately 10.4% of total assets at June 30, 2003. The liquidity contingency process outlines authorities and a reasonable course of action in case of unexpected liquidity needs. At June 30, 2003, the Company had a $10.0 million line of credit, $5.0 million of which was drawn. The line of credit is secured by all of the Bank’s common stock. The Company intends to pay off the line of credit with a portion of the proceeds from the Series B Preferred Stock offering. The Company intends to terminate the credit facility after it is paid off. The Bank has undrawn borrowing lines with five correspondent banks totaling $33.0 million as well as an Advance Line with the Federal Home Loan Bank allowing the Bank to borrow up to 35% of its total assets as of June 30, 2003. This advance line is collateralized by investment securities and/or eligible loans.

Capital Resources

Neither the Company nor the Bank has any significant commitments for capital expenditures.

The Company (on a consolidated basis) and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, and possibly additional discretionary, actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s and the Bank’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action as applicable, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company’s and the Bank’s assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company’s and the Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. Prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable to bank holding companies.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined) and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of June 30, 2003, that the Company and the Bank meet all applicable capital adequacy requirements.

As of the most recent formal notification from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Bank was categorized as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum capital ratios as set forth in the table below. The following table also sets forth the Company’s and the Bank’s actual regulatory capital amounts and ratios (dollar amounts in thousands):

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                      Capital Needed
                     
                                      To Be Well
                                      Capitalized Under
                      For Capital   Prompt Corrective
      Actual Regulatory   Adequacy Purposes   Action Provisions
     
 
 
      Capital           Capital           Capital        
      Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio
     
 
 
 
 
 
As of June 30, 2003
                                               
Total capital to risk-weighted assets:
                                               
 
Bank
  $ 52,232       12.0 %   $ 34,694       8.0 %   $ 43,367       10.0 %
 
Company
  $ 48,275       11.1 %   $ 34,797       8.0 %     N/A       N/A  
Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets:
                                               
 
Bank
  $ 47,465       10.9 %   $ 17,347       4.0 %   $ 26,020       6.0 %
 
Company
  $ 28,696       6.6 %   $ 17,399       4.0 %     N/A       N/A  
Tier 1 capital to average assets:
                                               
 
Bank
  $ 47,465       9.0 %   $ 21,223       4.0 %   $ 26,529       5.0 %
 
Company
  $ 28,696       5.4 %   $ 21,278       4.0 %     N/A       N/A  
As of December 31, 2002
                                               
Total capital to risk-weighted assets:
                                               
 
Bank
  $ 41,789       15.0 %   $ 22,364       8.0 %   $ 27,955       10.0 %
 
Company
  $ 44,838       16.0 %   $ 22,454       8.0 %     N/A       N/A  
Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets:
                                               
 
Bank
  $ 38,786       13.9 %   $ 11,182       4.0 %   $ 16,773       6.0 %
 
Company
  $ 26,452       9.4 %   $ 11,227       4.0 %     N/A       N/A  
Tier 1 capital to average assets:
                                               
 
Bank
  $ 38,786       11.6 %   $ 13,353       4.0 %   $ 16,691       5.0 %
 
Company
  $ 26,452       7.9 %   $ 13,412       4.0 %     N/A       N/A  

Economic Concerns

The financial condition of the Bank has been, and is expected to continue to be, affected by the overall general economic conditions and the real estate market in California. The future success of the Bank is dependent, in large part, upon the quality of its assets.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company’s business is subject to general economic risks that could adversely impact its results of operations and financial condition.

Changes in economic conditions, particularly an economic slowdown in California, could hurt the Company’s business. The Company’s business is directly affected by political and market conditions, broad trends in industry and finance, legislative and regulatory changes, changes in governmental monetary and fiscal policies, and inflation, all of which are beyond the Company’s control. A deterioration in economic conditions, in particular an economic slowdown within California, could result in the following consequences, any of which could hurt the Company’s business materially:

    loan delinquencies may increase;
 
    problem assets and foreclosures may increase;
 
    demand for the Company’s products and services may decline; and
 
    collateral for loans made by the Company, especially real estate, may decline in value, in turn reducing a client’s borrowing power, and reducing the value of assets and collateral associated with its loans held for investment.

A downturn in the California real estate market could hurt its business. The Company’s business activities and credit exposure are concentrated in California. A downturn in the California real estate market could hurt the Company’s business because many of its loans are secured by real estate located within California. As of June 30, 2003, approximately 91% of the Company’s loans held for investment consisted of loans secured by real estate located in California. If there is a significant decline in real estate values, especially in California, the collateral for the Company’s loans will provide less security. As a result, the Company’s ability to recover on defaulted loans by selling the underlying real estate would be diminished, and the Company would be more likely to suffer losses on defaulted loans. Real estate values in California could be affected by, among other things, earthquakes and other natural disasters particular to California.

The Company may suffer losses in its loan portfolio despite its underwriting practices. The Company seeks to mitigate the risks inherent in its loan portfolio by adhering to specific underwriting practices. These practices include analysis of a borrower’s prior credit history, financial statements, tax returns and cash flow projections, valuation of collateral based on reports of independent appraisers and verification of liquid assets. Although the Company believes that its underwriting criteria are appropriate for the various kinds of loans the Company makes, the Company may incur losses on loans that meet its underwriting criteria, and these losses may exceed the amounts set aside as reserves in its allowance for loan losses.

The Company’s business is subject to interest rate risk and variations in interest rates may negatively affect its financial performance.

Like other financial institutions, the Company’s operating results are largely dependent on its net interest income. Net interest income is the difference between interest earned on loans and securities and interest expense incurred on deposits and borrowings. The Company’s net interest income is impacted by changes in market rates of interest, the interest rate sensitivity of its assets and liabilities, prepayments on its loans and securities and limits on increases in the rates of interest charged on its loans. The Company expects that it will continue to realize income from the differential or “spread” between the interest earned on loans, securities and other interest-earning assets, and interest paid on deposits, borrowings and other interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest spreads are affected by the difference between the maturities and repricing characteristics of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.

The Company cannot control or accurately predict changes in market rates of interest. The following are some factors that may affect market interest rates, all of which are beyond the Company’s control:

    inflation;
 
    slow or stagnant economic growth or recession;
 
    unemployment;
 
    money supply and the monetary policies of the Federal Reserve Board;
 
    international disorders; and
 
    instability in domestic and foreign financial markets.

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The Company is vulnerable to an increase in interest rates because its interest-earning assets generally have longer maturities than its interest-bearing liabilities. Under such circumstances, material and prolonged increases in interest rates will negatively affect the Company’s net interest income. In addition, loan volume and yields are affected by market interest rates on loans, and rising interest rates generally are associated with a lower volume of loan originations. In addition, an increase in the general level of interest rates may adversely affect the ability of certain borrowers to pay the interest on and principal of their obligations. Accordingly, changes in levels of market interest rates could materially and adversely affect the Company’s net interest spread, asset quality, loan origination volume, securities portfolio, and overall profitability. Although the Company attempts to manage its interest rate risk, the Company cannot assure you that it can minimize its interest rate risk.

Interest Rates and Differentials

The Company’s earnings depend primarily upon the difference between the income it receives from its loan portfolio and investment securities and its cost of funds, principally interest paid on savings and time deposits. Interest rates charged on the Company’s loans are affected principally by the demand for loans, the supply of money available for lending purposes, and competitive factors. In turn, these factors are influenced by general economic conditions and other constraints beyond the Company’s control, such as governmental economic and tax policies, general supply of money in the economy, governmental budgetary actions, and the actions of the Federal Reserve Board.

Asset/Liability Management

The Company earns income principally from the differential or spread between the interest earned on loans, investments, other interest-earning assets and the interest paid on deposits and borrowings. The Company, like other financial institutions, is subject to interest rate risk to the degree that its interest-earning assets reprice differently than its interest-bearing liabilities. The Company’s primary objective in managing interest rate risk is to minimize the adverse impact of changes in interest rates on the Company’s net interest income and capital, while maintaining an asset-liability balance sheet mix that produces the most effective and efficient returns.

Interest rate sensitivity varies with different types of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The Bank intends to maintain interest-earning assets, comprised primarily of both loans and investments, and interest-bearing liabilities, comprised primarily of deposits, maturing or repricing in similar time horizons in order to minimize or eliminate any impact from interest rate changes.

A sudden and substantial increase or decrease in interest rates may adversely impact the Company’s income to the extent that the interest rates associated with the assets and liabilities do not change at the same speed, to the same extent, or on the same basis. The Company has adopted formal policies and practices to monitor its interest rate risk exposure. As a part of its risk management practices, the Company uses the Economic Value of Equity (EVE) or Earnings at Risk (EAR) to monitor its interest rate risk.

The Company’s overall strategy is to minimize the adverse impact of immediate incremental changes in market interest rates (rate shock) on EVE and EAR. The EVE is defined as the present value of assets, minus the present value of liabilities. The EAR is defined as the net interest income, which is interest income less interest expense. The attainment of this goal requires a balance between profitability, liquidity and interest rate risk exposure. To minimize the adverse impact of changes in market interest rates, the Bank simulates the effect of instantaneous interest rate changes on EVE at period end and EAR over a one year horizon.

The table below shows the estimated impact of changes in interest rates on EVE and EAR on June 30, 2003, assuming shifts of 100 to 200 basis points in both directions (in thousands):

                                 
    Economic Value of Equity   Earnings at Risk
   
 
Simulated   Cumulative Dollar   Percentage   Cumulative Dollar   Percentage
Rate Changes   Change   Change   Change   Change

 
 
 
 
+ 200
    (12,541 )     -19.54       739       2.92  
+ 100
    (5,433 )     -8.47       23       0.09  
- 100
    (5,419 )     -8.45       (1,003 )     -3.96  
- 200
    (6,792 )     -10.58       (3,753 )     -14.81  

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of interest rate levels including yield curve, prepayments on loans and securities, pricing strategies on loans and deposits, replacement of asset and liability cashflows, and other assumptions. While the assumptions used are based on current economic and local market conditions, there is no assurance as to the predictive nature of these conditions including how customer preferences or competitor influences might change.

At June 30, 2003, the Company’s estimated changes in EVE and EAR were within the ranges established by the Board of Directors.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Within the 90 days prior to the date of this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer along with the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to the Exchange Act Rule 13a-14. Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer along with the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to the Company (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in the Company’s periodic SEC filings. There have been no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls or in other factors which could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date the Company carried out its evaluation.

Disclosure controls and procedures are Company controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act 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 required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is involved in various litigation matters. In the opinion of management and the Company’s legal counsel, the disposition of all such litigation pending will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES

None

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

On May 22, 2003, the Company held its annual meeting of stockholders for the purpose of the election of directors of the Company, to adopt the Vineyard National Bancorp 2004 Restricted Share Plan, and the ratification of Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Company, LLP as the Company’s independent accountants.

1.  Election of Directors of the Company to serve until the next annual stockholders’ meeting

                                 
    Number   Number   Number        
    of Votes   of Votes   of Votes   Broker
    For   Against   Abstained   Non-Votes
   
 
 
 
Frank S. Alvarez
    2,420,997               18,893  
Charles L. Keagle
    2,420,558               19,332  
Norman Morales
    2,419,837               20,053  
Joel H. Ravitz
    2,420,997               18,893  
Dr. Lester Stroh, M.D.
    2,421,078               18,812  

2.  Adopt the Vineyard National Bancorp 2004 Restricted Share Plan

                         
Number   Number   Number        
of Votes   of Votes   of Votes   Broker
For   Against   Abstained   Non-Votes

 
 
 
2,366,686
    50,501       22,703  

3.       Ratification of Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Company, LLP as the Company’s independent accountants

                         
Number   Number   Number        
of Votes   of Votes   of Votes   Broker
For   Against   Abstained   Non-Votes

 
 
 
2,408,287
    11,529       20,074  

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ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

  a)   Exhibits
 
      31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
      31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
      32 Section 906 Certification by the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer.
 
  b)   Reports on Form 8-K:
 
      The following reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Company during the quarter ended June 30, 2003:

  i)   April 7, 2003 – announcing the press release of the Company’s earnings for the first quarter of 2003
 
  ii)   April 9, 2003 – announcing the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated April 8, 2003, entered into among the Company, the Bank and Southland Business Bank.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized on this 30th day of July 2003.

             
        VINEYARD NATIONAL BANCORP
             
        By:   /s/  Norman Morales
           
            Norman Morales
            President and Chief Executive Officer
             
        By   /s/  Gordon Fong
           
            Gordon Fong
            Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
            (Principal Financial Officer)

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Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Norman Morales, President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer), certify that:

  1.   I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Vineyard National Bancorp;
 
  2.   Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;
 
  3.   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;
 
  4.   The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and we have:

  (a)   Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
  (b)   Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
  (c)   Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

  5.   The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and to the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

  (a)   All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
  (b)   Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls.

     
Date: July 30, 2003   /s/  Norman Morales
   
    Norman Morales
    President and Chief Executive Officer

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Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Gordon Fong, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer), certify that:

  1.   I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Vineyard National Bancorp;
 
  2.   Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;
 
  3.   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;
 
  4.   The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and we have:

  (a)   Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
  (b)   Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
  (c)   Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

  5.   The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and to the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

  (a)   All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
  (b)   Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls.

     
Date: July 30, 2003   /s/  Gordon Fong
   
    Gordon Fong
    Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    (Principal Financial Officer)

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