STOCKTON, Calif., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Steven A. Rosso, President and C.E.O. of Pacific State Bancorp (Nasdaq: PSBC), the parent company of Pacific State Bank, today reported second quarter 2008 profits and asset growth for the Stockton, California based financial institution:



    -- Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 decreased 58.6% to
       $579,000 from the second quarter of 2007.
    -- Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2008 decreased 38.8% to
       $1,673,000 from the first half of 2007.
    -- Total Assets as of June 30, 2008 increased 5.3% or 10.7% annualized to
       $453,915,000 from December 31, 2007.

Mr. Rosso is excited to report that with this quarter's release, the Bank has achieved positive quarterly earnings for over 15 years or 60 consecutive quarters. Despite the troubled economic times for financial institutions, the Company continues to outperform many of its peers and is dedicated to continuing it's successful record. In addition, the Bank remains free of any other real estate owned on its balance sheet.

Mr. Rosso noted that the decreased income performance is primarily the result of the Bank experiencing a contraction in its net interest margin and increased provision for loan losses. The contraction of the net interest margin is the result of the more rapid downward repricing of the Bank's interest earning assets, after the Federal Reserve rate cuts, than the Bank's repricing of interest bearing liabilities. For more information on the net interest margin, please see the Yield Analysis statements included below in this report. The increase in the provision for loan losses is the result of a deteriorating economic environment and the inability of specific customers to repay loan commitments. The bank continues to monitor it's non-performing assets very closely.

Continuing from the first quarter, the Bank has begun to experience a repricing of liabilities. Repricing of time deposits led to a decrease in deposit interest expense during May and June while average balances increased. In addition to the repricing of the interest bearing deposits, interest rate changes in the market and deposit growth have allowed the Bank to prepay certain borrowings and will allow the bank to reduce wholesale borrowings to $20 million in early July from $35 million at June 30, 2008 and $40 million at December 31, 2007. Management believes a decreased level of borrowing and repricing of interest bearing deposits will have its greatest impact in the third quarter and early fourth quarter of 2008.

The Bank has experienced an increase in nonperforming loans from $432,000 at December 31, 2007 to $3,706,000 or 1.14% of gross loans at June 30, 2008. The increase in nonperforming loans is the result of a decline in real estate values in the region where the Bank operates, forcing the Bank to place certain loans into foreclosure. Bank's management has immediately placed on non-accrual status any loan secured by real estate, for which a notice of default has been delivered. The increase in nonperforming loans has prompted Management to increase the provision for loan losses over 2007 levels by $545 thousand for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 and $590 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2008. At present, management believes that the level of allowance for loan losses currently recorded is sufficient to provide for both specifically identified and probable losses.

Management has been proactive in working with problem customers to repay loans that have become delinquent or have the potential to become delinquent. In most cases, personal guarantees and collateral value are sufficient to repay outstanding principal and interest. In the cases where collateral value and personal guarantees have fallen short of the principal and interest owed on the loans, management has reserved for the estimated potential loss. Management has ordered real estate appraisals on all new or renewed loans and on loans which are in foreclosure that are secured by real estate. Management has also been proactive in ordering real estate appraisals on loans with potential problems. Appraisals received thus far indicate generally that overall collateral levels remain sufficient to repay the loans secured by the real estate in case of default. Management has also reviewed all home equity lines of credit for current loan to values, credit quality and or performance issues. If issues are identified, the debt availability is frozen and reductions or new terms are obtained. Management believes that overall real estate values remain sufficient in a declining market due to the conservative lending policies of the Bank.

In addition to a contracting net interest margin, the Bank has also experienced a decline in non-interest income of $109,000 from 2007 second quarter levels. The decline has been the result of decreased mortgage fees and prepayment penalties.

PSBC financial performance information for the three month period ending June 30, 2008 compared to the same quarter in the prior year is as follows:



    Income Statement:
    -- Total Interest Income: $7,234,000, a decrease of $898,000 or 11%.
    -- Total Interest Expense: $3,386,000, an increase of $93,000 or 2.7%.
    -- Net Interest Income: $3,850,000, a decrease of $803,000 or 17.3%.
    -- Non-Interest Income: $597,000, a decrease of $109,000 or 15.4%.
    -- Non-Interest Expense: $2,825,000, a decrease of $177,000 or 5.9%.
    -- Provision for loan losses: $600,000, an increase of $545,000 or 990.9%.
    -- Net Income: $579,000, a decrease of $819,000 or 58.6%.
    -- Efficiency Ratio: 63.6% deteriorating from 56.0%.
    -- Basic Earnings Per Share: $0.16, a decrease of $0.22 per share or
       57.9%.
    -- Diluted Earnings Per Share: $0.15, a decrease of $0.20 per share or
       57.1%.
    -- ROAA: Annualized rate of 0.52%, a decrease of 89 basis points from
       1.41%
    -- ROAE: Annualized rate of 6.64%, a decrease of 11.54% from 18.18%

PSBC financial performance information for the six month period ending June 30, 2008 compared to the same time period in the prior year is as follows:



    Income Statement:
    -- Total Interest Income: $14,535,000, a decrease of $1,103,000 or 7.1%.
    -- Total Interest Expense: $6,768,000, an increase of $114,000 or 1.7%.
    -- Net Interest Income: $7,767,000, a decrease of $1,217,000 or 13.5%.
    -- Non-Interest Income: $1,069,000, a decrease of $323,000 or 23.2%.
    -- Non-Interest Expense: $5,320,000, a decrease of $381,000 or 6.7%.
    -- Provision for loan losses: $810,000, an increase of $590,000 or 268.2%.
    -- Net Income: $1,673,000, a decrease of $1,062,000 or 38.8%.
    -- Efficiency Ratio: 60.2% deteriorating from 54.9%.
    -- Basic Earnings Per Share: $0.45, a decrease of $0.30 per share or
       39.8%.
    -- Diluted Earnings Per Share: $0.43, a decrease of $0.25 per share or
       36.8%.
    -- ROAA: Annualized rate of 0.77%, a decrease of 65 basis points from
       1.42%
    -- ROAE: Annualized rate of 9.60%, a decrease of 8.69% from 18.29%

PSBC June 30, 2008 compared to December 31, 2007 annual financial performance information was as follows:



    Balance Sheet:
    -- Total Federal Funds and Investment Securities: $82,532,000, an increase
       of $9,300,000 or an annualized 25.7%.
    -- Net Loans: $321,502,000, an increase of $13,044,000 or an annualized
       8.6%.
    -- Total Assets: $453,915,000, an increase of $22,841,000 or an annualized
       10.7%.
    -- Non-Interest Bearing Deposits: $67,123,000, an increase of $52,000 or
       an annualized 0.2%.
    -- Total Deposits: $371,404,000, an increase of $29,583,000 or an
       annualized 17.5%.
    -- Total Borrowings: Decreased from $40,000,000 to $35,000,000.
    -- Total Shareholders' Equity: $34,955,000, an increase of $919,000 or an
       annualized 5.5%.

Attached are certain unaudited financial statements supporting the financial information summarized above. Further inquiries should be directed to Mr. Rosso at 209-870-3214, or by mail to P.O. Box 1649, Stockton, California 95201. Additional information also can be obtained by visiting the Company website -- http://www.pacificstatebank.com.

SAFE HARBOR: Except for historical information contained herein, the statements contained in this press release include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in or implied by forward-looking statements. These risks are described from time to time in Pacific State Bancorp's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including its Annual Reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Pacific State Bancorp disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.





                       PACIFIC STATE BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

    Unaudited                                          June 30,   December 31,
    (Dollars in thousands)                               2008        2007
                      ASSETS
    Cash and due from banks                            $16,079      $13,794
    Federal funds sold                                  35,091       31,880
    Total cash and cash equivalents                     51,170       45,674
    Interest bearing deposits at other banks                 -        3,000
    Investment securities                               47,441       41,352
    Loans, less allowance for loan losses of
     $3,427 in 2008 and $3,948 in 2007                 321,502      308,458
    Premises and equipment, net                         15,234       14,269
    Company owned life insurance                         8,160        8,025
    Accrued interest receivable and other assets        10,407       10,296
    Total assets                                      $453,914     $431,074

                 LIABILITIES AND
               SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Deposits:
    Non-interest bearing                               $67,123      $67,071
    Interest bearing                                   304,281      274,750
    Total deposits                                     371,404      341,821
    Other borrowings                                    35,000       40,000
    Subordinated debentures                              8,764        8,764
    Accrued interest payable and other liabilities       3,791        6,453
    Total liabilities                                  418,959      397,038
    Commitments and contingencies
    Shareholders' equity:
    Preferred stock - 2,000,000 shares authorized;
     none issued or outstanding                              -            -
    Common stock - no par value; 24,000,000 shares
     authorized; issued and outstanding - 3,715,598
     shares in 2008 and 3,707,698 shares in 2007        10,645       10,418
    Retained earnings                                   25,678       24,004
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes  (1,368)        (386)
    Total shareholders' equity                          34,955       34,036
    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity        $453,914     $431,074



                            PACIFIC STATE BANCORP
               CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

    (Unaudited)                        Three Months Ended    Six Months Ended
    (Dollars in thousands,                  June 30,              June 30,
     except per share data)              2008      2007       2008       2007
    Interest income:
    Interest and fees on loans          $6,201    $7,300    $12,677    $14,142
    Interest on Federal funds sold         141       348        256        669
    Interest on investment securities      892       484      1,602        827
    Total interest income                7,234     8,132     14,535     15,638

    Interest expense:
    Interest on deposits                 2,860     3,239      5,658      6,156
    Interest on other borrowings           418        55        848        121
    Interest on subordinated debentures    108       185        262        377
    Total interest expense               3,386     3,479      6,768      6,654

    Net interest income before provision
     for loan losses                     3,848     4,653      7,767      8,984
    Provision for loan losses              600        55        810        220
    Net interest income after provision
     for loan losses                     3,248     4,598      6,957      8,764

    Non-interest income:
    Service charges                        223       217        460        438
    Gain on sale of loans                  132        19        151         28
    Other income                           242       470        458        926
    Total non-interest income              597       706      1,069      1,392

    Non-interest expenses:
    Salaries and employee benefits       1,282     1,506      2,550      2,988
    Occupancy                              302       277        565        563
    Furniture and equipment                195       200        374        367
    Other expenses                       1,046     1,019      1,831      1,783
    Total non-interest expenses          2,825     3,002      5,320      5,701

    Income before provision for income
     taxes                               1,020     2,302      2,706      4,455
    Provision for income taxes             441       904      1,033      1,720
    Net income                            $579    $1,398     $1,673     $2,735

    Basic earnings per share             $0.16     $0.38      $0.45      $0.75

    Diluted earnings per share           $0.15     $0.35      $0.43      $0.68



                            PACIFIC STATE BANCORP
                                Yield Analysis
                       For Three Months Ended June 30,
    (Dollars in
     thousands)                     2008                        2007
                                  Interest  Average           Interest Average
                                   Income    Yield             Income   Yield
                         Average     or       or    Average      or       or
    Assets:              Balance   Expense   Cost   Balance    Expense   Cost
    Interest-earning
     assets:
    Loans                $329,055  $6,201   7.58%   $295,030    $7,300   9.92%
    Investment securities  51,341     892   7.00%     37,310       484   5.20%
    Federal funds sold     28,908     129   1.79%     27,424       348   5.09%
    Interest Bearing
    Deposits in Banks       1,187      12   4.07%          0         0   0.00%
    Total average
     earning assets      $410,491  $7,234   7.09%   $359,764    $8,132   9.07%

    Non-earning assets:
    Cash and due from
     banks                 13,669                     16,644
    Bank premises and
     equipment             14,953                     12,365
    Other assets           15,619                     10,480
    Allowance for loan
     loss                  (3,036)                    (2,702)
    Total average assets $451,696                   $396,551


    Liabilities and
     Shareholders' Equity:
    Interest-bearing
     liabilities:
    Deposits

      Interest-bearing
       Demand             $68,752    $399   2.33%    $84,522      $622   2.95%
      Savings               5,394       7   0.52%      5,343        13   0.98%
      Time Deposits       227,825   2,454   4.33%    196,233     2,604   5.32%
      Other borrowing      47,857     526   4.42%     13,564       240   7.10%

      Total average
       interest-bearing
       liabilities       $349,828  $3,386   3.89%   $299,662    $3,479   4.66%

    Noninterest-bearing
     liabilities:
      Demand deposits      62,853                     63,893
      Other liabilities     3,923                      2,157
    Total average
     liabilities          416,604                    365,712
    Shareholders' equity:  35,092                     30,839
    Total average
     liabilities and
     shareholders'
     equity              $451,696                   $396,551

    Net interest income            $3,848                       $4,653

    Net interest margin                     3.77%                        5.19%



                            PACIFIC STATE BANCORP
                                Yield Analysis
                        For Six Months Ended June 30,
    (Dollars in
     thousands)                      2008                      2007
                                   Interest  Average         Interest  Average
                                    Income    Yield           Income    Yield
                         Average      or       or    Average    or        or
    Assets:              Balance    Expense   Cost   Balance  Expense    Cost
    Interest-earning
     assets:
    Loans                $325,236  $12,677   7.84%  $293,728   $14,142   9.71%
    Investment securities  49,561    1,559   6.33%    31,945       821   5.18%
    Federal funds sold     21,037      256   2.45%    26,393       669   5.11%
    Interest Bearing
     Deposits in Banks      2,093       43   4.13%       215         6   5.63%
    Total average earning
     assets              $397,927  $14,535   7.35%  $352,281   $15,638   8.95%

    Non-earning assets:
    Cash and due from
     banks                 13,482                     16,316
    Bank premises and
     equipment             14,705                     12,176
    Other assets           15,980                     11,454
    Allowance for loan
     loss                  (3,520)                    (2,623)
    Total average assets $438,574                   $389,604


    Liabilities and
     Shareholders' Equity:
    Interest-bearing
     liabilities:
    Deposits

      Interest-bearing
      Demand              $68,917     $788   2.30%   $86,181    $1,230   2.88%
      Savings               5,376       14   0.52%     5,468        27   1.00%
      Time Deposits       214,217    4,856   4.56%   187,687     4,899   5.26%
      Other borrowing      48,487    1,110   4.60%    13,677       498   7.34%

      Total average
       interest-bearing
       liabilities       $336,997   $6,768   4.04%  $293,013    $6,654   4.58%

    Noninterest-bearing
     liabilities:
      Demand deposits      62,229                     64,609
      Other liabilities     4,309                      1,826
    Total average
     liabilities          403,535                    359,448
    Shareholders' equity:  35,039                     30,156
    Total average
     liabilities and
     shareholders'
     equity              $438,574                   $389,604

    Net interest income             $7,767                      $8,984

    Net interest margin                      3.93%                       5.14%

SOURCE Pacific State Bancorp