Part I [Financial Statements](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) This section presents California Bancorp's unaudited consolidated financial statements, reflecting CECL adoption and showing slight asset decrease with significant net income growth [Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition](index=4&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Financial%20Condition) Total assets slightly decreased to $2.01 billion as of June 30, 2023, driven by lower cash and loans, while shareholders' equity increased Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited) | (In thousands) | June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Assets** | | | | Total cash and cash equivalents | $207,667 | $232,382 | | Total investment securities | $151,129 | $155,878 | | Loans, net | $1,569,546 | $1,578,456 | | **Total assets** | **$2,005,646** | **$2,042,215** | | **Liabilities & Equity** | | | | Total deposits | $1,738,296 | $1,791,740 | | Total liabilities | $1,821,411 | $1,869,961 | | Total shareholders' equity | $184,235 | $172,254 | | **Total liabilities and shareholders' equity** | **$2,005,646** | **$2,042,215** | [Consolidated Statements of Income](index=5&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Income) Net income significantly increased by 28% for Q2 2023 and 38% for the six-month period, driven by higher net interest income Income Statement Highlights (Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data) | Metric | Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net interest income | $18,646 | $16,223 | $37,403 | $30,749 | | Provision for credit losses | $444 | $925 | $802 | $1,875 | | Net income | $5,440 | $4,244 | $10,891 | $7,917 | | Diluted EPS | $0.65 | $0.51 | $1.29 | $0.94 | [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=9&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Operating cash flow significantly improved, while investing activities provided cash and financing activities used cash, resulting in a $24.7 million decrease in cash Cash Flow Summary (Unaudited, in thousands) | Cash Flow Activity | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $15,792 | $8,307 | | Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities | $12,931 | $(185,963) | | Net cash used for financing activities | $(53,438) | $(134,365) | | **Decrease in cash and cash equivalents** | **$(24,715)** | **$(312,021)** | [Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements](index=10&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Unaudited%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Detailed disclosures cover accounting standards adoption, particularly CECL, and breakdowns of financial instruments, with CECL transition increasing retained earnings by $334,000 - The Company adopted the **Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) standard (ASC 326)** on January 1, 2023, replacing the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology[65](index=65&type=chunk) - The transition to CECL resulted in a **decrease in the allowance for credit losses on loans of $1.8 million**, an **increase in the allowance for unfunded commitments of $1.4 million**, and an **allowance for held-to-maturity securities of $110,000**, leading to a **net increase in retained earnings of $334,000**[41](index=41&type=chunk) - The Company completed an interim goodwill impairment analysis as of June 30, 2023, and determined there was **no impairment**[20](index=20&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=29&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses financial condition and results, highlighting significant net income growth driven by net interest income, alongside slight asset decrease and stable credit quality - Net income for Q2 2023 was **$5.4 million**, a **28% increase** from Q2 2022, primarily due to a **$2.4 million (15%) increase** in net interest income[160](index=160&type=chunk)[185](index=185&type=chunk) - Net income for the first six months of 2023 was **$10.9 million**, a **38% increase** from the prior year period, driven by a **$6.7 million (22%) increase** in net interest income[223](index=223&type=chunk)[224](index=224&type=chunk) - Total assets **decreased slightly** from **$2.04 billion** at year-end 2022 to **$2.01 billion** at June 30, 2023, attributed to seasonal deposit outflows and reduced borrowings[235](index=235&type=chunk) [Results of Operations](index=30&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Operational results improved with net interest margin expanding to 3.93% in Q2 2023, while provision for credit losses decreased and non-interest income declined Q2 2023 vs Q2 2022 Performance (in thousands) | Metric | Q2 2023 | Q2 2022 | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Interest Income | $18,646 | $16,223 | +15% | | Provision for Credit Losses | $444 | $925 | -52% | | Non-interest Income | $1,135 | $1,394 | -19% | | Non-interest Expense | $11,603 | $10,819 | +7% | | Net Income | $5,440 | $4,244 | +28% | - The net interest margin for Q2 2023 **increased by 28 basis points to 3.93%** compared to 3.65% in Q2 2022, driven by the rising interest rate environment[185](index=185&type=chunk) - For the six months ended June 30, 2023, non-interest income **decreased by 43%** primarily due to a **$1.4 million gain** on the sale of a solar loan portfolio in the prior year period[206](index=206&type=chunk) [Financial Condition](index=38&type=section&id=Financial%20Condition) Financial condition remained stable with a slight decrease in gross loans, significant reduction in nonperforming assets, and deposits decreasing to $1.74 billion Loan Portfolio Composition (in thousands) | Loan Type | June 30, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Commercial and industrial | $622,270 | $634,535 | | Real estate - other | $856,344 | $848,241 | | Real estate - construction and land | $60,595 | $63,730 | | **Total loans, gross** | **$1,583,631** | **$1,593,421** | - Nonperforming loans **decreased dramatically to $181,000 (0.01% of gross loans)** at June 30, 2023, from **$1.25 million (0.08% of gross loans)** at December 31, 2022[214](index=214&type=chunk) - At June 30, 2023, **60% of the total deposit portfolio was insured**, with uninsured deposits representing the remaining **40%**[218](index=218&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=43&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) The company maintains strong liquidity through various sources and remains well-capitalized, with the Bank's Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio improving to 11.56% - The company maintains **significant borrowing capacity**, including **$411.3 million** available from the FHLB and **$344.8 million** from the FRB as of June 30, 2023[94](index=94&type=chunk)[118](index=118&type=chunk) Bank Capital Ratios | Ratio | June 30, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Tier 1 risk-based capital | 11.56% | 10.54% | | Total capital to risk-weighted assets | 12.46% | 11.40% | | Leverage ratio | 11.42% | 10.23% | - The Bank's capital ratios **exceeded the minimums** to be considered **'well-capitalized'** under FDIC regulations as of June 30, 2023[266](index=266&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=44&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) As a smaller reporting company, California Bancorp is not required to provide the information for this item - The company is **not required** to provide information for this item as it qualifies as a **smaller reporting company**[250](index=250&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=44&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management, including the CEO and CFO, evaluated the company's disclosure controls and procedures and concluded they were effective as of June 30, 2023 - Based on an evaluation as of June 30, 2023, the CEO and CFO concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were **effective**[251](index=251&type=chunk) - **No changes** in internal control over financial reporting occurred during the last fiscal quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, such controls[252](index=252&type=chunk) Part II [Legal Proceedings](index=45&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is party to routine legal actions incidental to its business - The company is involved in routine legal proceedings incidental to its business, which are **not expected to have a material adverse effect**[253](index=253&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=45&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) This section updates the risk factors from the 2022 Form 10-K, highlighting new risks related to banking industry confidence and potential securities portfolio losses - Adverse developments in the banking industry, such as recent high-profile bank failures, have **eroded customer confidence** and could **negatively impact the Bank's liquidity, funding costs, and stock price**[268](index=268&type=chunk) - Due to rising interest rates, the company has **unrealized losses** in its securities portfolio, and a forced sale could result in **significant realized losses, impairing capital and financial condition**[269](index=269&type=chunk)[255](index=255&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=45&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) There were no unregistered sales of equity securities during the period - **None**[255](index=255&type=chunk)[270](index=270&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=46&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) There is no other information to report for this item - **None**[256](index=256&type=chunk) [Exhibits](index=46&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists the exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including certifications by the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, and Inline XBRL documents - Exhibits filed include **CEO and CFO certifications** pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley Sections 302 and 906, and various **Inline XBRL documents**[271](index=271&type=chunk)[256](index=256&type=chunk)

FORM 10-Q For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 California 82-1751097 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) (510) 457-3737 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 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 ...

Financial Performance - The company reported a net income of $21.1 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $13.4 million in the previous year, representing a growth of 57.5%[462] - Net income for the year ended December 31, 2022, was $21,108 million, an increase from $13,368 million in 2021, representing a growth of 58%[464] - The company reported total deposits of $1,791,740,000 as of December 31, 2022, up from $1,680,138,000 in 2021, indicating an increase of about 6.7%[566] - The company made a fully vested contribution to the 401(k) Plan of $792,000 in 2022, an increase from $745,000 in 2021, which is a rise of about 6.3%[589] Asset and Loan Growth - As of December 31, 2022, total consolidated assets were $2.04 billion, total gross loans were $1.59 billion, total deposits were $1.79 billion, and total shareholders' equity was $172.3 million[38] - Total shareholders' equity increased from $150.8 million in 2021 to $172.3 million in 2022, reflecting a growth of 14.2%[462] - Total gross loans as of December 31, 2022, amounted to $1,593,421,000, an increase from $1,376,649,000 as of December 31, 2021, representing a growth of approximately 15.8%[511] - The company’s total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis were $47,012,000 as of December 31, 2022, down from $67,981,000 in 2021, indicating a decrease of approximately 30.7%[575] Risk and Credit Assessment - The company faces risks related to credit and lending, particularly in commercial real estate and construction portfolios[34] - The provision for loan losses was $3,775 million in 2022, compared to only $4 million in 2021, indicating a significant increase in risk assessment[464] - The allowance for loan losses as of December 31, 2022, was $17,005,000, up from $14,081,000 as of December 31, 2021, indicating an increase of about 20.5%[516] - Interest forgone on nonaccrual loans was $199,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $43,000 in 2021, indicating a significant increase[496] Regulatory and Compliance - The company is subject to evolving federal and state banking regulations, which may impact its operations and capital requirements[35] - The company’s capital adequacy ratios as of December 31, 2022, are subject to regulatory requirements, which could impact financial statements if minimum capital requirements are not met[591] Cash Flow and Investments - Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $28,663 million in 2022 from $16,209 million in 2021, marking a rise of 77%[464] - The net cash used for investing activities was $271,973 million in 2022, a substantial increase from $59,013 million in 2021[464] - The company reported no cash flow from investing activities in December 2022, compared to $(30,000,000) in 2021, reflecting a significant reduction in investment outflows[596] Deposits and Borrowing - Customer deposits increased by $111,602 million in 2022, although this was a decrease from $147,932 million in 2021[464] - The Company had a borrowing capacity of approximately $393.0 million under its arrangement with the Federal Reserve Bank as of December 31, 2022, an increase from $218.9 million in 2021[500] - The available borrowing capacity under the Federal Home Loan Bank arrangement was approximately $335,100,000 as of December 31, 2022, compared to $88,100,000 as of December 31, 2021, representing an increase of about 279.5%[525] Operational Strategy - The company aims to achieve long-term success through measures such as earnings per share growth, return on assets, and core deposit growth[39] - The company is focused on attracting and retaining experienced bankers to support its business strategy and growth[34] Taxation - The Company reported a provision for income taxes of $8.798 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $5.094 million for 2021[560] - The effective tax rate increased to 29.4% in 2022 from 27.9% in 2021[560] Miscellaneous - The impact of the COVID-19 epidemic continues to pose risks to the company's operations and the broader economy[34] - Management assessed the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting and determined that it was effective as of December 31, 2022[598]

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Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☐ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OF 15(d) OR THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 Commission File Number 001-39242 CALIFORNIA BANCORP (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) California 82-1751097 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 1300 Clay Street, Suite 500 Oakland, California 94612 ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OF 15(d) OR THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 001-39242 CALIFORNIA BANCORP (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) California 82-1751097 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OF 15(d) OR THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 001-39242 CALIFORNIA BANCORP (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) California 82-1751097 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Em ...

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