First Pacific Bancorp Reports Strong Third Quarter 2025 Results Driven by Loan and Deposit Growth

WHITTIER, Calif., Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Pacific Bancorp (the “Company”) (OTCID: FPBC), the holding company for First Pacific Bank (the “Bank”), today reported consolidated results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2025. The Company remains well-capitalized, with a healthy liquidity position supported by a stable core deposit base and access to substantial sources of liquidity.

Highlights for the third quarter of 2025 include:

• Total assets ended the third quarter of 2025 at $486 million, up $53 million since year end 2024.
• Total deposits ended the third quarter of 2025 at $390 million, up $39 million since year end 2024.
• Total loans ended the third quarter of 2025 at $320 million, up $43 million from year end 2024.
• Asset quality remains excellent with minimal levels of classified or non-performing assets.
• The Bank ended the third quarter with a healthy capital position, with a leverage capital ratio of 8.74% and a total risk-based capital ratio of 12.16%.
• As of September 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents totaled $52 million, including funds invested overnight, up $11 million since year end 2024.
• Unused borrowing capacity from credit facilities on September 30, 2025, totaled $163 million.
  
  

For the third quarter ending September 30, 2025, the Company realized a pre-tax, pre-provision profit of $853 thousand, compared to a pre-tax, pre-provision profit of $634 thousand in Q2 2025 and $345 thousand in Q3 2024. Net income for the third quarter of 2025 was $607 thousand, up from $249 thousand in Q3 2024. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company reported pre-tax, pre-provision profit of $2.04 million and net income of $1.45 million.   

Asset quality remains excellent with minimal non-performing assets, an allowance for credit losses of 0.98% of total loans, and zero loan losses.

“We are pleased with our third-quarter performance, marked by continued organic growth, stable credit quality, and ongoing improvement in profitability,” said Joe Matranga, Chairman of the Board. “We remain confident in our ability to deliver sustainable results, uphold disciplined risk management, and create long-term value for our shareholders.”

“First Pacific Bank delivered another solid quarter, marked by strong loan and deposit growth, excellent asset quality, and strengthening profitability. These results reflect our disciplined approach to risk and expense management, as well as our long-term commitment to building lasting relationships with our clients. As we look ahead, we remain committed to delivering tailored financial solutions that support the diverse and evolving needs of Southern California businesses,” said Nathan Rogge, President and Chief Executive Officer.

ABOUT FIRST PACIFIC BANK

First Pacific Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Pacific Bancorp (OTCID: FPBC) and is a growing community bank catering to individuals, professionals, and small-to-medium sized businesses throughout Southern California. Since opening in 2006, the Bank has offered a personalized approach, access to decision makers, a broad range of solutions, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience. First Pacific Bank operates locations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, and the Inland Empire. For more information, visit firstpacbank.com or call 888.BNK.AT.FPB.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and First Pacific Bancorp intends for such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Future events are difficult to predict, and the expectations described above are necessarily subject to risk and uncertainty that may cause actual results to differ materially and adversely. Forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, our business plan, and strategies, and can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, nor should they be relied upon as representing management’s views as of any subsequent date. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to: successfully realizing the benefits of our business strategy and plans,; changes in general economic and financial market conditions, either nationally or locally, in areas in which First Pacific Bank conducts its operations; effects of inflation and changes in interest rates; continuing consolidation in the financial services industry; new litigation or changes in existing litigation; increased competitive challenges and expanding product and pricing pressures among financial institutions; impact of any natural disasters, including earthquakes; effect of governmental supervision and regulation, including any regulatory or other enforcement actions; legislation or regulatory changes which adversely affect First Pacific Bank’s operations or business; loss of key personnel; and changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other regulatory agencies. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences or unanticipated events, or circumstances after the date of such statements except as required by law.  

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