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10-Q 1 bbcn-3311310q.htm 10-Q BBCN-3.31.13 10Q

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
______________________________________________
FORM 10-Q
______________________________________________
(Mark One)
x
Quarterly report pursuant to section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2013
or
o
Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 000-50245
______________________________________________
BBCN BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
______________________________________________
Delaware
95-4849715
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)
3731 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1000, Los Angeles, California
90010
(Address of Principal executive offices)
(ZIP Code)
(213) 639-1700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
______________________________________________
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 o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer
x
Accelerated filer
o
Non-accelerated filer
o
Smaller Reporting Company
o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes o No x
As of May 6, 2013, there were 78,981,401 outstanding shares of the issuer’s Common Stock, $0.001 par value.



Table of Contents
Page
Item 1.
Item 2
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 5.
Item 6.
Certifications


2


Forward-Looking Information
Certain matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements under Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. There can be no assurance that the results described or implied in such forward-looking statements will, in fact, be achieved and actual results, performance, and achievements could differ materially because our business involves inherent risks and uncertainties. The risks and uncertainties include: possible deterioration in economic conditions in our areas of operation; interest rate risk associated with volatile interest rates and related asset-liability matching risk; liquidity risks; risk of significant non-earning assets, and net credit losses that could occur, particularly in times of weak economic conditions or times of rising interest rates; and regulatory risks associated with current and future regulations. For additional information concerning these and other risk factors, see "Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors" contained herein and “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.


3


PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.
Financial Statements


BBCN BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(Unaudited)
March 31,
2013
December 31,
2012
ASSETS
(In thousands, except share data)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and due from banks
$
73,125

$
88,506

Interest-earning deposit at the Federal Reserve Bank (the "FRB")
207,688

224,410

Total cash and cash equivalents
280,813

312,916

Securities available for sale, at fair value
717,441

704,403

Loans held for sale, at the lower of cost or fair value
48,941

51,635

Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses (March 31, 2013 - $73,268; December 31, 2012 - $66,941)
4,426,778

4,229,311

Other real estate owned ("OREO"), net
8,419

2,698

Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") stock, at cost
24,308

22,495

Premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization (March 31, 2013 - $23,198; December 31, 2012 - $22,201)
22,960

22,609

Accrued interest receivable
13,271

12,117

Deferred tax assets, net
65,298

60,240

Customers’ liabilities on acceptances
12,200

10,493

Bank owned life insurance
44,079

43,767

Investments in affordable housing partnerships
12,641

13,164

Goodwill
93,404

89,878

Other intangible assets, net
3,401

3,033

Prepaid FDIC insurance
7,157

7,574

FDIC loss share receivable
4,386

5,797

Other assets
48,100

48,531

Total assets
$
5,833,597

$
5,640,661

(Continued)

4



BBCN BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(Unaudited)
March 31,
2013
December 31,
2012
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands, except share data)
LIABILITIES:
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing
$
1,182,509

$
1,184,285

Interest bearing:
Money market and NOW accounts
1,269,388

1,248,304

Savings deposits
192,208

180,686

Time deposits of $100,000 or more
1,237,366

1,088,611

Other time deposits
674,203

682,149

Total deposits
4,555,674

4,384,035

FHLB advances
421,632

420,722

Subordinated debentures
45,996

41,846

Accrued interest payable
4,325

4,355

Acceptances outstanding
12,200

10,493

Other liabilities
21,495

28,106

Total liabilities
5,061,322

4,889,557

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 150,000,000 shares at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012; issued and outstanding, 78,812,140 and 78,041,511 shares at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
79

78

Additional paid-in capital
535,091

525,354

Retained earnings
230,149

216,590

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net
6,956

9,082

Total stockholders’ equity
772,275

751,104

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
5,833,597

$
5,640,661


See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

5


BBCN BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2013
2012
(In thousands, except share data)
INTEREST INCOME:
Interest and fees on loans
$
63,029

$
63,419

Interest on securities
3,427

4,909

Interest on federal funds sold and other investments
287

227

Total interest income
66,743

68,555

INTEREST EXPENSE:
Interest on deposits
5,408

5,403

Interest on FHLB advances
1,224

1,626

Interest on other borrowings
395

667

Total interest expense
7,027

7,696

NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
59,716

60,859

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
7,506

2,600

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
52,210

58,259

NON-INTEREST INCOME:
Service fees on deposit accounts
2,875

3,160

International service fees
1,238

1,224

Loan servicing fees, net
969

1,337

Wire transfer fees
816

741

Other income and fees
1,249

1,340

Net gains on sales of SBA loans
2,694

2,963

Net gains on sales of other loans
43


Net gains on sales of securities available for sale
54

816

Net valuation gains on interest rate swaps and caps

3

Net gains on sales of OREO
2

61

Total non-interest income
9,940

11,645

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:
Salaries and employee benefits
16,332

14,079

Occupancy
4,011

3,646

Furniture and equipment
1,573

1,218

Advertising and marketing
1,273

1,458

Data processing and communications
1,644

1,611

Professional fees
1,301

613

FDIC assessments
694

1,037

Credit related expenses
1,715

2,180

Merger and integration expense
1,305

1,773

Other
3,427

2,820

Total non-interest expense
33,275

30,435

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION
28,875

39,469

INCOME TAX PROVISION
11,414

15,535

NET INCOME
$
17,461

$
23,934

DIVIDENDS AND DISCOUNT ACCRETION ON PREFERRED STOCK
$

$
(1,869
)
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
$
17,461

$
22,065

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Basic
$
0.22

$
0.28

Diluted
$
0.22

$
0.28

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

6




BBCN BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2013
2012
(In thousands)
Net income
$
17,461

$
23,934

Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized loss on securities available for sale and interest only strips
(3,653
)
(312
)
Reclassification adjustments for gains realized in income (1)
(54
)
(816
)
Tax benefit
(1,581
)
(474
)
Change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale and interest only strips
(2,126
)
(654
)
Reclassification adjustment for the deferred gain on early settlement of interest-rate caps

(11
)
Tax benefit

(4
)
Change in unrealized gain on interest-rate caps, net of tax

(7
)
Total other comprehensive loss
(2,126
)
(661
)
Total comprehensive income
$
15,335

$
23,273


(1)
Reclassification adjustments realized in income were included in net gains on sales of securities available for sale.

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).


7



BBCN BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)
Common stock
Preferred
stock
Shares
Amount
Additional paid-in capital
Retained
earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net
(In thousands, except share data)
BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 2012
$
119,350

77,984,252

$
78

$
524,644

$
142,909

$
8,958

Issuance of additional shares pursuant to various stock plans

12,139


81



Stock-based compensation



398



Preferred stock cash dividends accrued (5%)




(1,525
)

Accretion of preferred stock discount
344




(344
)

Comprehensive income:






Net income




23,934


Other comprehensive loss





(661
)
BALANCE, MARCH 31, 2012
$
119,694

77,996,391

$
78

$
525,123

$
164,974

$
8,297

BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 2013
$

78,041,511

$
78

$
525,354

$
216,590

$
9,082

Acquisition of Pacific International Bank
663,843

1

8,640

Issuance of additional shares pursuant to various stock plans

106,786



414





Tax effect of stock plans
(26
)
Stock-based compensation





709





Cash dividend declared on common stock ($0.05 per share)







(3,902
)


Comprehensive income:











Net income







17,461



Other comprehensive loss









$
(2,126
)
BALANCE, MARCH 31, 2013
$

78,812,140

$
79

$
535,091

$
230,149

$
6,956

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).


8


BBCN BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31
2013
2012
(In thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES


Net income
$
17,461

$
23,934

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:



Depreciation, amortization, net of discount accretion
(2,717
)
2,023

Stock-based compensation expense
709

398

Provision for loan losses
7,506

2,600

Valuation adjustment of loans held for sale

668

Valuation adjustment of OREO
115

390

Proceeds from sales of loans
29,144

37,904

Originations of loans held for sale
(23,713
)
(43,822
)
Net gains on sales of SBA and other loans
(2,737
)
(2,963
)
Net change in bank owned life insurance
(312
)
(305
)
Net gains on sales of securities available for sale
(54
)
(816
)
Net gains on sales of OREO
(2
)
(61
)
Net valuation gains on interest rate swaps and caps

(3
)
Change in accrued interest receivable
(730
)
1,186

Change in deferred income taxes
1,524

6,058

Change in prepaid FDIC insurance
614

960

Change in investments in affordable housing partnership
523

513

Change in FDIC loss share receivable
1,411

(27
)
Change in other assets
675

(5,227
)
Change in accrued interest payable
(104
)
(34
)
Change in other liabilities
(9,836
)
12,197

Net cash provided by operating activities
19,477

35,573

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net change in loans receivable
(69,771
)
(1,028
)
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale
6,636

1,883

Proceeds from sales of OREO
849

2,066

Proceeds from matured term federal funds

40,000

Proceeds from sales of equipment

3

Purchase of premises and equipment
(1,671
)
(752
)
Purchase of securities available for sale
(69,821
)

Purchase of FRB stock

1,309

Redemption of FHLB stock
16


Purchase of term federal funds

(20,000
)
Proceeds from matured or paid-down securities available for sale
52,488

39,334

Net cash received from acquisition
25,968


Redemption of preferred stock upon the acquisition
(7,475
)

Net cash used in investing activities
(62,781
)
62,815

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net change in deposits
28,412

(20,428
)
Cash dividends paid on Preferred Stock

(1,410
)
Proceeds from FHLB advances
90,000


Repayment of FHLB advances
(103,697
)
(11,062
)
Cash dividends paid on Common Stock
(3,902
)

Issuance of additional stock pursuant to various stock plans
388

81

Net cash used in financing activities
11,201

(32,819
)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(32,103
)
65,569

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
312,916

300,110

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
$
280,813

$
365,679

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION



Interest paid
$
7,057

$
7,730

Income taxes paid
$
16,291

$
(4,250
)
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES
Transfer from loans receivable to OREO
$
1,985

$
412

Non-cash goodwill adjustment, net
$

$
591

Pacific International Bank Acquisition:
Assets acquired
$
178,732

$

Liabilities assumed
$
(165,828
)
$

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

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BBCN BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)




1.
BBCN Bancorp, Inc.
BBCN Bancorp, Inc. ("BBCN Bancorp", on a parent-only basis, and the "Company" on a consolidated basis), headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is the holding company for BBCN Bank ("BBCN Bank" or the "Bank"). The Bank has branches in California, New York, New Jersey, Washington and Illinois, as well as loan production offices in the Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Northern California and Seattle markets. The Company is a corporation organized under the laws of Delaware and a financial holding company and bank holding company registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended.
2.
Basis of Presentation
The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared without an audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), except for the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2012 which was derived from audited financial statements included in the Company's 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations.
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of BBCN Bancorp and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, principally BBCN Bank. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
The Company has made all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring accruals, that in the opinion of management, are necessary to fairly present the Company's financial position at March 31, 2013 and the results of operations for the three months then ended. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be anticipated for the full year.
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles 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. Material estimates that are susceptible to change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance and provision for loan losses, the evaluation of other than temporary impairment of investment securities, accounting for derivatives and hedging activities, the determination of the carrying value for cash surrender value of life insurance, the determination of the carrying value of goodwill and other intangible assets, accounting for deferred tax assets and related valuation allowances, the determination of the fair values of investment securities and other financial instruments, accounting for lease arrangements, accounting for incentive compensation, profit sharing and bonus payments, the valuation of servicing assets, and the determination of the fair values of acquired assets and liabilities including the fair value of loans acquired with credit deterioration.
These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read along with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company's 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements:
FASB ASU No. 2013-02, “Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” - ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component and to present either on the face of the statement where net income is presented, or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income, but only if the amount reclassified is required to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. The Company adopted ASU 2013-02 for the reporting period ending March 31, 2013, and its adoption did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

3.
Business Combinations
The Company applies the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations under ASC 805 - Business Combinations. Under the acquisition method, the acquiring entity in a business combination recognizes 100 percent of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their acquisition date fair values. Management utilizes valuation techniques appropriate for the asset or liability being measured in determining these fair values. Any excess of the purchase price over amounts allocated to assets acquired, including identifiable intangible assets, and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. Where amounts allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed is greater than the purchase price, a bargain purchase gain is recognized. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred as merger and integration expenses.

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Pacific International Bancorp
On February 15, 2013, the Company completed the acquisition of Pacific International Bancorp, Inc. ("PIB"), a Seattle based company, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated October 22, 2012. The Company acquired PIB in order to increase the Company's presence in terms of branch offices and deposit market share in the Seattle market. PIB's primary subsidiary, Pacific International Bank, a Washington state-chartered bank, operated four bank branches in the Seattle metropolitan area.
In connection with the acquisition, the consideration paid, the assets acquired, and the liabilities assumed are summarized in the following table:
(In thousands)

Consideration paid:
BBCN common stock issued
$
8,437

Cash in lieu of fractional shares paid to PIB stockholders
1

Redemption of Preferred Stock
7,475

Total consideration paid
$
15,913

Assets Acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
25,968

Investment securities available for sale
7,810

Loans, net
131,589

FRB and FHLB stock
1,829

OREO
3,418

Deferred tax assets, net
5,000

Other assets
3,118

Liabilities Assumed:
Deposits
(143,665
)
Borrowings
(14,698
)
Subordinated debentures
(4,108
)
Other liabilities
(3,874
)
Total identifiable net assets
$
12,387

Excess of consideration paid over fair value of net assets acquired (goodwill)
$
3,526


The Company estimated the fair value for most loans acquired from PIB by utilizing a methodology wherein loans with comparable characteristics were aggregated by type of collateral, remaining maturity, and repricing terms. Cash flows for each pool were determined by estimating future credit losses and the rate of prepayments. Projected monthly cash flows were then discounted to present value using a risk-adjusted market rate for similar loans. To estimate the fair value of the remaining loans, management analyzed the value of the underlying collateral of the loans, assuming the fair values of the loans were derived from the eventual sale of the collateral. The value of the collateral was based on recently completed appraisals adjusted to the valuation date based on recognized industry indices. We discounted those values using market derived rates of return, with consideration given to the period of time and costs associated with the foreclosure and disposition of the collateral. There was no carryover of PIB’s allowance for loan losses associated with the loans we acquired as the loans were initially recorded at fair value. The loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality from PIB as of February 15, 2013 are as follows:

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(In thousands)
Contractually required principal and interest at acquisition
$
54,462

Contractual cash flows not expected to be collected (nonaccretable discount)
9,687

Expected cash flows at acquisition
44,775

Interest component of expected cash flows (accretable discount)
4.945

Fair value of acquired loans
$
39,830

The fair value of savings and transactional deposit accounts acquired from PIB was assumed to approximate the carrying value as these accounts have no stated maturity and are payable on demand. Certificates of deposit were valued by comparing the contractual cost of the the portfolio to an identical portfolio bearing current market rates. The projected cash flows from maturing certificates were calculated based on contractual rates. The fair value of the certificates of deposit was calculated by discounting their contractual cash flows at a market rate for a certificate of deposit with a corresponding maturity
The fair value of borrowings assumed was determined by estimating projected future cash outflows and discounting them at a market rate of interest.
The fair value of the net deferred tax assets acquired from PIB is provisional as of March 31, 2013, and adjustments to the provisional amount may occur during the measurement period as the Company obtains additional information about the facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date.
The $3.5 million of goodwill recognized in the PIB acquisition represents the future economic benefit arising from the acquisition including: the creation of a platform that can support future operations and strengthening the Company's existing presence in the Pacific Northwest market. Goodwill is not amortized for book purposes and is not deductible for tax purposes.
For the three months ended March 31, 2013
(In thousands)
Balance, beginning of period
$
89,878

Acquired goodwill
3,526

Impairment

Balance, end of period
$
93,404

The operating results of PIB from the date of acquisition through March 31, 2013 are included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for 2013 and are not material to the total consolidated operating results for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 and, consequently, no pro forma information is presented. Direct costs related to the acquisition were expensed as incurred as merger related expenses. The Company incurred $1.3 million in PIB acquisition related expenses during three months ended March 31, 2013. These expenses were comprised of salaries and benefits, occupancy expenses, professional services, and other non-interest expense.

4.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company has a stock-based incentive plan, the 2007 BBCN Bancorp Equity Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”). The 2007 Plan, approved by our stockholders on May 31, 2007, was amended and restated on July 25, 2007 and again on December 1, 2011. The 2007 Plan provides for grants of stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock, performance shares and performance units (sometimes referred to individually or collectively as “awards”) to non-employee directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company. Stock options may be either incentive stock options (“ISOs”), as defined in Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), or nonqualified stock options (“NQSOs”).
The 2007 Plan gives the Company flexibility to (i) attract and retain qualified non-employee directors, executives and other key employees and consultants with appropriate equity-based awards, (ii) motivate high levels of performance, (iii) recognize employee contributions to the Company’s success, and (iv) align the interests of Plan participants with those of the Company’s stockholders. The exercise price for shares under an ISO may not be less than 100% of fair market value (“FMV”) on the date the award is granted under Code Section 422. Similarly, under the terms of the 2007 Plan the exercise price for SARs and NQSOs may not be less than 100% of FMV on the date of grant. Performance units are awarded to a

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participant at the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of award (after the lapse of the restriction period and the attainment of the performance criteria). No minimum exercise price is prescribed for performance shares and restricted stock awarded under the 2007 Plan.
ISOs, SARs and NQSOs have vesting periods of three to five years and have 10 -year contractual terms. Restricted stock, performance shares, and performance units will be granted with a restriction period of not less than one year from the grant date for performance-based awards and not more than three years from the grant date for time-based vesting of grants. Compensation expense for awards is recognized over the vesting period.
The Company has another stock-based incentive plan, the Center Financial Corporation 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, adopted April 12, 2006, as amended and restated June 13, 2007 (the "2006 Plan"), which was assumed by the Company during the merger with Center Bank.
The 2006 Plan provides for the granting of incentive stock options to officers and employees, and non-qualified stock options and restricted stock awards to employees (including officers) and non-employee directors. The option prices of all options granted under the 2006 Plan must be not less than 100% of the fair market value at the date of grant. All options granted generally vest at the rate of 20% per year except that the options granted to the non-employee directors vest at the rate of 33% per year. All options not exercised generally expire ten years after the date of grant.
Under the 2007 and 2006 Plans 2,649,025 shares were available for future grants as of March 31, 2013 .
The total shares reserved for issuance will serve as the underlying value for all equity awards under the 2007 and 2006 Plans. With the exception of the shares underlying stock options and restricted stock awards, the board of directors may choose to settle the awards by paying the equivalent cash value or by delivering the appropriate number of shares.
The following is a summary of stock option activity under the 2007 and 2006 Plans for the three months ended March 31, 2013 :
Number of
Shares
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Share
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding - January 1, 2013
797,805

$
16.70

Granted


Exercised
(48,000
)
8.64

Forfeited


Outstanding - March 31, 2013
749,805

$
17.21

2.56
$
856,000

Options exercisable - March 31, 2013
741,805

$
17.31

2.48
$
820,000

Unvested options expected to vest after March 31, 2013
8,000

$
8.64

9.51
$
36,000


The following is a summary of restricted and performance unit activity under the 2007 and 2006 Plans for the three months ended March 31, 2013 :
Number of
Shares
Weighted-
Average
Grant
Date Fair
Value
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
Outstanding - January 1, 2013
512,183

$
9.78

Granted
5,000

13.15

Vested
(58,740
)
9.40

Forfeited
(16,650
)
10.42

Outstanding - March 31, 2013
441,793

$
9.84

8.81

The total fair value of performance units vested for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was $ 718 thousand and $0 , respectively.

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The amount charged against income related to stock-based payment arrangements was $ 709 thousand and $ 398 thousand , before income tax benefit of $ 67 thousand and $ 169 thousand , for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 , respectively. At March 31, 2013 , unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock option grants and restricted and performance units aggregated $ 2.0 million , and is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted average vesting period of 1.83 years.
The estimated annual stock-based compensation expense as of March 31, 2013 for each of the succeeding years is indicated in the table below:
Stock Based
Compensation Expense
(In thousands)
Remainder of 2013
$
651

For the year ended December 31:
2014
610

2015
589

2016
96

2017
7

Total
$
1,953



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5.
Earnings Per Share (“EPS”)
Basic EPS does not reflect the possibility of dilution that could result from the issuance of additional shares of common stock upon exercise or conversion of outstanding securities, and is computed by dividing net 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 stock options or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted to common stock that would then share in our earnings. For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 , stock options and restricted shares awards for approximately 565,000 shares and 564,000 shares of common stock, respectively, were excluded in computing diluted earnings per common share because they were antidilutive. Additionally, warrants to purchase 18,045 shares and 337,480 of common stock (related to the TARP Capital Purchase Plan) were antidilutive and excluded for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.
The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted EPS for the three ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 .
For the three months ended March 31,
2013
2012
Net income
available to
common
stockholders
(Numerator)
Shares
(Denominator)
Per
Share
(Amount)
Net income
available to
common
stockholders
(Numerator)
Shares
(Denominator)
Per
Share
(Amount)
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
Net income as reported
$
17,461

$
23,934

Less: preferred stock dividends and accretion of preferred stock discount

(1,869
)
Basic EPS - common stock
$
17,461

78,389,434

$
0.22

$
22,065

77,987,342

$
0.28

Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Stock Options and Performance Units
79,311

73,323

Common stock warrants
11,926

41,153

Diluted EPS - common stock
$
17,461

78,480,671

$
0.22

$
22,065

78,101,818

$
0.28






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6.    Securities Available for Sale
The following is a summary of securities available for sale as of the dates indicated:
At March 31, 2013
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Debt securities:
GSE collateralized mortgage obligations*
$
299,271

$
4,451

$
(1,138
)
$
302,584

GSE mortgage-backed securities*
381,570

9,150

(994
)
389,726

Trust preferred securities
4,505


(573
)
3,932

Municipal bonds
5,706

575


6,281

Total debt securities
691,052

14,176

(2,705
)
702,523

Mutual funds - GSE mortgage related securities
14,710

208


14,918

$
705,762

$
14,384

$
(2,705
)
$
717,441

At December 31, 2012
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Debt securities:
GSE collateralized mortgage obligations*
$
249,373

$
5,649

$
(110
)
$
254,912

GSE mortgage-backed securities*
415,925

10,277

(662
)
425,540

Trust preferred securities
4,502


(665
)
3,837

Municipal bonds
4,506

612


5,118

Total debt securities
674,306

16,538

(1,437
)
689,407

Mutual funds - GSE mortgage related securities
14,710

286


14,996

$
689,016

$
16,824

$
(1,437
)
$
704,403

*
Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE) investments were issued by GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC and are all residential mortgage-backed investments.
As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 , there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders' equity.
For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, $3.7 million and $1.1 million of gross unrealized losses, respectively, were included in accumulated other comprehensive income during the period. A total of $54 thousand and $816 thousand were reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, as a result of securities being sold. The proceeds from sales of securities and the associated gross gains and losses recorded in earnings are listed below:
For the three months ended March 31,
2013
2012
(In thousands)
Proceeds
$
6,636

$
1,883

Gross gains
54

816

Gross losses



The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities at March 31, 2013 , by contractual maturity, are shown below. 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 not due at a single maturity date are shown separately.

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Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Available for sale:
Due within one year
$

$

Due after one year through five years
340

356

Due after five years through ten years
3,883

4,393

Due after ten years
5,988

5,464

GSE collateralized mortgage obligations
299,271

302,584

GSE mortgage-backed securities
381,570

389,726

Mutual funds - GSE mortgage related securities
14,710

14,918

$
705,762

$
717,441


Securities with carrying values of approximately $ 346.0 million and $ 338.6 million at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 , respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, various borrowings and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.
The following table shows our investments’ gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of the dates indicated.
At March 31, 2013
Less than 12 months
12 months or longer
Total
Description of
Securities
Number of
Securities
Fair Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Number of
Securities
Fair Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Number of
Securities
Fair Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
(In thousands)
GSE collateralized mortgage obligations
10

$
109,327

$
(1,138
)

$

$

10

$
109,327

$
(1,138
)
GSE mortgage-backed securities
10

43,668

(925
)
3

7,675

(69
)
13

51,343

(994
)
Trust preferred securities



1

3,932

(573
)
1

3,932

(573
)
20

$
152,995

$
(2,063
)
4

$
11,607

$
(642
)
24

$
164,602

$
(2,705
)

At December 31, 2012
Less than 12 months
12 months or longer
Total
Description of
Securities
Number of
Securities
Fair Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Number of
Securities
Fair Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Number of
Securities
Fair Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
(In thousands)
GSE collateralized mortgage obligations
3

$
18,009

$
(110
)

$

$

3

$
18,009

$
(110
)
GSE mortgage-backed securities
7

32,406

(597
)
3

8,251

(65
)
10

40,657

(662
)
Trust Preferred securities



1

3,837

(665
)
1

3,837

(665
)
10

$
50,415

$
(707
)
4

$
12,088

$
(730
)
14

$
62,503

$
(1,437
)
The Company evaluates securities for other-than-temporary-impairment ("OTTI") on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, the length of time and the extent to which the fair values of the securities have been less than the cost of the securities, and management's intention to sell, or whether it is more likely than not that management will be

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required to sell, a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, the Company considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition.
The trust preferred securities at March 31, 2013 had an amortized cost of $ 4.5 million and an unrealized loss of $ 573 thousand at March 31, 2013 . The trust preferred securities are scheduled to mature in May 2047. These securities are rated investment grade and there are no credit quality concerns with the obligor. Certain of the Company's GSE securities were in an unrealized loss position at March 31, 2013. All of the Company's GSE investments have high credit ratings ("AA" grade) upon purchase and there have been no credit rating changes since the purchase. Interest on the trust preferred securities and the GSE securities have been paid as agreed, and management believes this will continue in the future and that the securities will be repaid in full as scheduled. The market value declines for these securities are deemed to be due to the current market volatility and are not reflective of management’s expectations of its ability to fully recover these investments, which may be at maturity. For these reasons, no OTTI was recognized on the trust preferred securities, GSE collateralized mortgage obligations and GSE mortgage-backed securities that are in an unrealized loss position at March 31, 2013 .
The Company considers the losses on the investments in unrealized loss positions at March 31, 2013 to be temporary based on: 1) the likelihood of recovery; 2) the information relative to the extent and duration of the decline in market value; and 3) the Company’s intention not to sell, and management's determination that it is more likely than not that management will not be required to sell a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis.



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7.
Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses
The following is a summary of loans receivable by major category:
March 31, 2013
December 31, 2012
(In thousands)
Loan portfolio composition
Real estate loans:
Residential
$
10,667

$
9,247

Commercial & industrial
3,294,978

3,100,466

Construction
69,087

65,045

Total real estate loans
3,374,732

3,174,758

Commercial business
943,860

921,556

Trade finance
134,393

152,070

Consumer and other
48,881

49,954

Total loans outstanding
4,501,866

4,298,338

Less: deferred loan fees
(1,820
)
(2,086
)
Gross loans receivable
4,500,046

4,296,252

Less: allowance for loan losses
(73,268
)
(66,941
)
Loans receivable, net
$
4,426,778

$
4,229,311


Our loan portfolio is made up of four segments: real estate loans, commercial business, trade finance and consumer and other. These segments are further segregated between loans accounted for under the amortized cost method ("Legacy Loans") and acquired loans that were originally recorded at fair value with no carryover of the related pre-acquisition allowance for loan losses ("Acquired Loans"). The Acquired Loans are further segregated between Acquired Credit Impaired Loans (loans with credit deterioration on the acquisition date and accounted for under ASC 310-30) and Acquired Performing Loans (loans that were pass graded on the acquisition date and the fair value adjustment is amortized over the contractual life under ASC 310-20). The outstanding principal balance and the related carrying amount of the acquired PIB loans included in the statement of financial condition as of March 31, 2013 was $148.7 million and $130.0 million , respectively.

The following table presents changes in the accretable discount on the Acquired Credit Impaired Loans for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 :
Three Months Ended March 31,
2013
2012
(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period
$
18,652

$
31,999

Additions due to acquisitions during the period
4,945


Accretion
(3,446
)
(3,561
)
Changes in expected cash flows
3,259

1,350

Balance at end of period
$
23,410

$
29,788


On the acquisition date, the amount by which the undiscounted expected cash flows exceed the estimated fair value of the Acquired Credit Impaired Loans is the “accretable yield”. The accretable yield is then measured at each financial reporting date and represents the difference between the remaining undiscounted expected cash flows and the current carrying value of the loans. The accretable yield will change from period to period due to the following: 1) estimates of the remaining life of acquired loans will affect the amount of future interest income, 2) indices for variable rates of interest on Acquired Credit Impaired Loans may change; and 3) estimates of the amount of the contractual principal and interest that will not be collected (nonaccretable difference) may change.


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The following tables detail the activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:
For the three months ended March 31, 2013
Legacy
Acquired
Total
Real Estate
Commercial Business
Trade Finance
Consumer and Other
Real Estate
Commercial Business
Trade Finance
Consumer and Other
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Balance, beginning of period
$
41,505

$
16,490

$
2,349

$
658

$
4,718

$
1,115

$
3

$
103

$
66,941

Provision (credit) for loan losses
3,069

39

(625
)
(129
)
5,320

(189
)
(3
)
24

7,506

Loans charged off
(905
)
(183
)
(26
)
(7
)
(151
)
(124
)

(33
)
(1,429
)
Recoveries of charged offs
40

176


16

2

7


9

250

Balance, end of period
$
43,709

$
16,522

$
1,698

$
538

$
9,889

$
809

$

$
103

$
73,268



For the three months ended March 31, 2012
Legacy
Acquired
Total
Real Estate
Commercial Business
Trade Finance
Consumer and Other
Real Estate
Commercial Business
Trade Finance
Consumer and Other
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
Balance, beginning of period
$
39,040

$
20,681

$
1,786

$
445

$

$

$

$

$
61,952

Provision (credit) for loan losses
(1,317
)
1,627

(23
)
548

1,254

477

16

18

2,600

Loans charged off
(1,934
)
(1,362
)


(14
)
(47
)

(25
)
(3,382
)
Recoveries of charged offs
20

645

60

17

303

87


7

1,139

Balance, end of period
$
35,809

$
21,591

$
1,823

$
1,010

$
1,543

$
517

$
16

$

$
62,309



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The following tables disaggregate the allowance for loan losses and the loans receivables by impairment methodology at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 :

March 31, 2013
Legacy
Acquired
Total
Real Estate
Commercial Business
Trade Finance
Consumer and Other
Real Estate
Commercial Business
Trade Finance
Consumer and Other
(In thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
6,121

$
2,692

$
77

$
10

$
5,355

$
807

$

$

$
15,062

Collectively evaluated for impairment
37,588

13,830

1,621

528


2


103

53,672

Acquired Credit Impaired Loans




4,534




4,534

Total
$
43,709

$
16,522

$
1,698

$
538

$
9,889

$
809

$

$
103

$
73,268

Loans outstanding:
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
41,077

$
20,912

$
6,886

$
534

$
28,488

$
3,351

$

$
784

$
102,032

Collectively evaluated for impairment
2,545,220

751,927

127,016

27,247

644,708

116,308


17,582

4,230,008

Acquired Credit Impaired Loans




115,239

51,362

491

2,734

169,826

Total
$
2,586,297

$
772,839

$
133,902

$
27,781

$
788,435

$
171,021

$
491

$
21,100

$
4,501,866


December 31, 2012
Legacy
Acquired
Total
Real Estate
Commercial Business
Trade Finance
Consumer and Other
Real Estate
Commercial Business
Trade Finance
Consumer and Other
(In thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
4,723

$
3,084

$
96

$

$
183

$
1,074

$

$

$
9,160

Collectively evaluated for impairment
36,782

13,406

2,253

658


41

3

103

53,246

Acquired Credit Impaired Loans




4,535




4,535

Total
$
41,505

$
16,490

$
2,349

$
658

$
4,718

$
1,115

$
3

$
103

$
66,941

Loans outstanding:
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
37,394

$
23,951

$
6,199

$
536

$
17,951

$
3,323

$

$
802

$
90,156

Collectively evaluated for impairment
2,387,080

729,904

144,173

27,284

628,449

114,621

242

18,257

4,050,010

Acquired Credit Impaired Loans




103,884

49,757

1,456

3,075

158,172

Total
$
2,424,474

$
753,855

$
150,372

$
27,820

$
750,284

$
167,701

$
1,698

$
22,134

$
4,298,338

As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 , the liability for unfunded commitments was $ 802 thousand for both periods. For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 , no provision for credit losses was recognized related to unfunded commitments.

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The recorded investment in individually impaired loans was as follows:
March 31, 2013
December 31, 2012
(In thousands)
With Allocated Allowance
Without charge-off
$
72,518

$
65,526

With charge-off
1,125

2,599

With No Allocated Allowance
Without charge-off
23,096

17,536

With charge-off
5,293

4,495

Allowance on Impaired Loans
(15,062
)
(9,160
)
Impaired Loans, net of allowance
$
86,970

$
80,996



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The following tables detail impaired loans (Legacy and Acquired) as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and for the year ended December 31, 2012 . Loans with no related allowance for loan losses are believed by management to have adequate collateral securing their carrying value.
As of March 31, 2013
For the three months ended March 31, 2013
For the three months ended March 31, 2012
Total Impaired Loans
Recorded Investment*
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance
Related
Allowance
Average Recorded Investment*
Interest Income Recognized during Impairment
Average Recorded Investment*
Interest Income Recognized during Impairment
(In thousands)
With Related Allowance:
Real Estate—Residential
$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Real Estate—Commercial
Retail
7,680

7,885

1,387

6,578

51

2,169

12

Hotel & Motel
12,138

12,138

2,859

10,564

137

19,997

211

Gas Station & Car Wash
1,379

2,194

69

1,635

11

3,827

71

Mixed Use
952

970

276

926

13

3,965

73

Industrial & Warehouse
11,127

11,750

5,485

6,600

6

4,748

58

Other
11,157

12,199

1,400

13,670

159

13,754

100

Real Estate—Construction





64


Commercial Business
22,270

24,686

3,499

24,312

242

23,033

179

Trade Finance
6,886

7,884

77

6,543

73

2,468

7

Consumer and Other
54

54

10

55

1

240


$
73,643

$
79,760

$
15,062

$
70,883

$
693

$
74,265

$
711

With No Related Allowance:
Real Estate—Residential
$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Real Estate—Commercial
Retail
1,310

2,886


1,913


1,829

5

Hotel & Motel
6,125

8,715


6,168




Gas Station & Car Wash
4,232

6,682


2,981

15

883


Mixed Use
881

916


890




Industrial & Warehouse
4,844

7,766


4,618

3

4,985


Other
6,057

10,321


4,214

39

3,175

8

Real Estate—Construction
1,683

1,683


1,697

22

1,710

28

Commercial Business
1,993

3,777


1,456

16

13,682

181

Trade Finance





2,364

41

Consumer and Other
1,264

1,312


1,273

5

147


$
28,389

$
44,058

$

$
25,210

$
100

$
28,775

$
263

Total
$
102,032

$
123,818

$
15,062

$
96,093

$
793

$
103,040

$
974


*
Unpaid contractual principal balance less charge-offs, interest applied to principal and purchase discounts.

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As of March 31, 2013
For the three months ended March 31, 2013
For the three months ended March 31, 2012
Impaired Acquired Loans
Recorded Investment*
Unpaid
Contractual Principal
Balance
Related
Allowance
Average Recorded Investment*
Interest Income Recognized during Impairment
Average Recorded Investment*
Interest Income Recognized during Impairment
(In thousands)
With Related Allowance:
Real Estate—Residential
$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Real Estate—Commercial
Retail
2,079

2,117

51

1,683

25

111

4

Hotel & Motel





3,107


Gas Station & Car Wash





142


Mixed Use







Industrial & Warehouse
10,273

10,870

5,092

5,552




Other
3,146

3,184

212

3,709

62

17


Real Estate—Construction








Commercial Business
3,153

3,665

807

3,063

8

299

2

Trade Finance







Consumer and Other







$
18,651

$
19,836

$
6,162

$
14,007

$
95

$
3,676

$
6

With No Related Allowance:
Real Estate—Residential
$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Real Estate—Commercial
Retail
59

103


430




Hotel & Motel
5,929

7,375


5,959




Gas Station & Car Wash
1,856

3,001


1,315

15

327


Mixed Use







Industrial & Warehouse
3,399

3,659


3,294

3

1,514


Other
1,747

4,282


1,276

8

831

8

Real Estate—Construction







Commercial Business
198

214


273


600

18

Trade Finance







Consumer and Other
784

832


793




$
13,972

$
19,466

$

$
13,340

$
26

$
3,272

$
26

Total
$
32,623

$
39,302

$
6,162

$
27,347

$
121

$
6,948

$
32


*
Unpaid contractual principal balance less charge-offs, interest applied to principal and purchase discounts.

The table above includes only Acquired Loans that became impaired.




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As of December 31, 2012
For the year ended
December 31, 2012
Total Impaired Loans
Recorded Investment*
Unpaid
Contractual Principal
Balance
Related
Allowance
Average
Recorded Investment*
Interest Income Recognized during Impairment
(In thousands)
With Related Allowance:
Real Estate—Residential
$

$

$

$

$

Real Estate—Commercial
Retail
5,477

5,610

1,167

3,512

255

Hotel & Motel
8,990

8,995

1,860

17,536

426

Gas Station & Car Wash
1,892

2,440

73

2,908


Mixed Use
900

976

250

3,182


Industrial & Warehouse
2,074

2,153

567

3,052

66

Other
16,184

16,389

989

14,322

805

Real Estate—Construction



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Commercial Business
26,354

29,073

4,158

25,227

1,252

Trade Finance
6,199

7,173

96

3,510

248

Consumer and Other
55

56


119

4

$
68,125

$
72,865

$
9,160

$
73,394

$
3,056

With No Related Allowance:
Real Estate—Residential
$

$

$

$

$

Real Estate—Commercial
Retail
2,516

5,404


1,602

48

Hotel & Motel
6,212

8,202


1,365


Gas Station & Car Wash
1,731

4,359


1,775


Mixed Use
899

923


180


Industrial & Warehouse
4,392

6,450


4,408

160

Other
2,371

6,283


2,598


Real Estate—Construction
1,710

1,710


1,710

111

Commercial Business
920

1,368


8,028

18

Trade Finance



946


Consumer and Other
1,280

1,316


357

20

$
22,031

$
36,015

$

$
22,969

$
357

Total
$
90,156

$
108,880

$
9,160

$
96,363

$
3,413


*
Unpaid contractual principal balance less charge-offs, interest applied to principal and purchase discounts.





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As of December 31, 2012
For the year ended
December 31, 2012
Impaired Acquired Loans
Recorded Investment*
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance
Related Allowance
Average Recorded Investment*
Interest Income Recognized during Impairment
(In thousands)
With Related Allowance:
Real Estate—Residential
$

$

$

$

$

Real Estate—Commercial
Retail
1,286

1,286

9

920

64

Hotel & Motel



3,676


Gas Station & Car Wash



57


Mixed Use





Industrial & Warehouse
832

887

2

331

36

Other
4,272

4,461

172

1,711

288

Real Estate—Construction





Commercial Business
2,974

3,072

1,074

1,625

26

Trade Finance





Consumer and Other





$
9,364

$
9,706

$
1,257

$
8,320

$
414

With No Related Allowance:
Real Estate—Residential
$

$

$

$

$

Real Estate—Commercial

Retail
800

840


161

48

Hotel & Motel
5,990

7,375


1,198


Gas Station & Car Wash
774

1,865


608


Mixed Use





Industrial & Warehouse
3,190

3,302


2,005

160

Other
807

3,156


993


Real Estate—Construction





Commercial Business
349

681


680

15

Trade Finance





Consumer and Other
802

836


160


$
12,712

$
18,055

$

$
5,805

$
223

Total
$
22,076

$
27,761

$
1,257

$
14,125

$
637

*
Unpaid contractual principal balance less charge-offs, interest applied to principal and purchase discounts.

Generally, loans are placed on nonaccrual status if principal or interest payments become 90 days past due and/or management deems the collectability of the principal and/or interest to be in question, as well as when required by regulatory requirements. Loans to a customer whose financial condition has deteriorated are considered for nonaccrual status whether or not the loan is 90 days or more past due. Generally, payments received on nonaccrual loans are recorded as principal reductions. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

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The following tables present the aging of past due loans as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 by class of loans:
As of March 31, 2013
Past Due and Accruing
30-59 Days Past Due
60-89 Days Past Due
90 or More Days Past Due
Total
Nonaccrual Loans (3)
Total Delinquent Loans
(In thousands)
Legacy Loans:
Real estate—Residential
$
22

$

$

$
22

$

$
22

Real estate—Commercial
Retail

2,272


2,272

5,001

7,273

Hotel & Motel




195

195

Gas Station & Car Wash
355



355

2,696

3,051

Mixed Use




1,018

1,018

Industrial & Warehouse
221



221

1,807

2,028

Other




1,944

1,944

Real estate—Construction






Commercial business
553

139


692

3,972

4,664

Trade finance




941

941

Consumer and other
23



23


23

Subtotal
$
1,174

$
2,411

$

$
3,585

$
17,574

$
21,159

Acquired Loans: (1)
Real estate—Residential
$

$

$

$

$

$

Real estate—Commercial
Retail
2,447


1,574

4,021

60

4,081

Hotel & Motel
4,339

1,505

3,286

9,130

5,929

15,059

Gas Station & Car Wash
3,725

1,198

2,209

7,132

782

7,914

Mixed Use
90


244

334


334

Industrial & Warehouse
243


361

604

13,552

14,156

Other
891


3,995

4,886

767

5,653

Real estate—Construction


6,167

6,167


6,167

Commercial business
10,361

806

3,346

14,513

2,678

17,191

Trade finance
58

68


126


126

Consumer and other
398

271

439

1,108

927

2,035

Subtotal (2)
$
22,552

$
3,848

$
21,621

$
48,021

$
24,695

$
72,716

TOTAL
$
23,726

$
6,259

$
21,621

$
51,606

$
42,269

$
93,875

(1)
The Acquired Loans include Acquired Credit Impaired Loans (ASC 310-30 loans) and Acquired Performing Loans (loans that were pass graded at the time of acquisition).
(2)
The past due and accruing Acquired Loans include Acquired Credit Impaired Loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 of $20.2 million , $3.8 million and $21.6 million that were 30-59 days, 60-89 days and 90 or more days past due, respectively.
(3)
Nonaccrual loans exclude the guaranteed portion of delinquent SBA loans that are in liquidation totaling $18.6 million .


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As of December 31, 2012
Past Due and Accruing
30-59 Days Past Due
60-89 Days Past Due
90 or More Days Past Due
Total
Nonaccrual Loans (3)
Total Delinquent Loans
(In Thousands)
Legacy Loans:
Real estate—Residential
$

$

$

$

$

$

Real estate—Commercial
Retail
87



87

3,316

3,403

Hotel & Motel




437

437

Gas Station & Car Wash
359



359

2,848

3,207

Mixed Use
34



34

1,799

1,833

Industrial & Warehouse




1,950

1,950

Other

115


115

2,379

2,494

Real estate—Construction






Commercial business
298

234


532

4,942

5,474

Trade finance




869

869

Consumer and other
190



190


190

Subtotal
$
968

$
349

$

$
1,317

$
18,540

$
19,857

Acquired Loans: (1)
Real estate—Residential
$

$

$

$

$

$

Real estate—Commercial
Retail
1,126

6,604

1,190

8,920


8,920

Hotel & Motel
1,522

2,668

944

5,134

5,990

11,124

Gas Station & Car Wash
2,218

1,109

875

4,202

774

4,976

Mixed Use
985

1,918

1,507

4,410


4,410

Industrial & Warehouse
53

3,320

61

3,434


3,434

Other
50

25

5,542

5,617

937

6,554

Real estate—Construction


5,972

5,972


5,972

Commercial business
1,359

1,174

1,236

3,769

2,442

6,211

Trade finance






Consumer and other
98

17

415

530

970

1,500

Subtotal (2)
$
7,411

$
16,835

$
17,742

$
41,988

$
11,113

$
53,101

TOTAL
$
8,379

$
17,184

$
17,742

$
43,305

$
29,653

$
72,958

(1)
The Acquired Loans include Acquired Credit Impaired Loans (ASC 310-30 loans) and Acquired Performing Loans (loans that were pass graded at the time of the acquisition).
(2)
The past due and accruing Acquired Loans include Acquired Credit Impaired Loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 of $7.0 million , $12.1 million and $17.7 million that were 30-59 days, 60-89 days and 90 or more days past due, respectively.
(3) Nonaccrual loans exclude guaranteed portion of delinquent SBA loans that are in liquidation totaling $17.6 million .


Loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 are generally considered accruing and performing loans and the accretable discount is accreted to interest income over the estimated life of the loan when cash flows are reasonably estimable. Accordingly, Acquired Credit Impaired Loans that are contractually past due are still considered to be accruing and performing loans. The loans may be classified as nonaccrual if the timing and amount of future cash flows is not reasonably estimable.
We categorize loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt, including, but not limited to, current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends. We analyze loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes all non-homogeneous loans. This analysis is performed at least on a quarterly basis. We use the following definitions for risk ratings:
Pass: Loans that meet a preponderance or more of the Company's underwriting criteria and evidence an acceptable level of risk.

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Special Mention: Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.
Substandard: Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the repayment of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful/Loss: Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or repayment in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.
The following tables present the risk rating for Legacy Loans and Acquired Loans as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 by class of loans:
As of March 31, 2013
Pass
Special
Mention
Substandard
Doubtful/Loss
Total
(In thousands)
Legacy Loans:
Real estate—Residential
$
9,955

$

$
23

$

$
9,978

Real estate—Commercial
Retail
643,204

3,500

14,599


661,303

Hotel & Motel
466,140

1,880

16,462


484,482

Gas Station & Car Wash
411,935

1,014

9,453


422,402

Mixed Use
237,996

2,117

3,440


243,553

Industrial & Warehouse
211,181

12,342

4,149

362

228,034

Other
458,547

1,213

15,869


475,629

Real estate—Construction
59,233


1,683


60,916

Commercial business
728,412

23,577

20,735

115

772,839

Trade finance
112,989

14,027

6,886


133,902

Consumer and other
26,766

11

1,004


27,781

Subtotal
$
3,366,358

$
59,681

$
94,303

$
477

$
3,520,819

Acquired Loans:
Real estate—Residential
$
229

$
251

$
209

$

$
689

Real estate—Commercial
Retail
219,918

5,235

13,382

60

238,595

Hotel & Motel
123,518

13,149

18,908


155,575

Gas Station & Car Wash
39,774

5,561

12,944


58,279

Mixed Use
37,073

6,643

5,321


49,037

Industrial & Warehouse
104,167

1,455

19,311


124,933

Other
131,057

4,946

17,154


153,157

Real estate—Construction
2,003


6,167


8,170

Commercial business
119,344

15,037

35,618

1,022

171,021

Trade finance


491


491

Consumer and other
16,668

445

3,893

94

21,100

Subtotal
$
793,751

$
52,722

$
133,398

$
1,176

$
981,047

Total
$
4,160,109

$
112,403

$
227,701

$
1,653

$
4,501,866



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As of December 31, 2012
Pass
Special
Mention
Substandard
Doubtful/Loss
Total
(In thousands)
Legacy Loans:
Real estate—Residential
$
9,223

$

$
24

$

$
9,247

Real estate—Commercial
Retail
589,720

3,584

12,303


605,607

Hotel & Motel
453,908

1,894

16,795


472,597

Gas Station & Car Wash
370,803

1,288

9,982


382,073

Mixed Use
233,687

2,131

3,423


239,241

Industrial & Warehouse
202,066

1,010

4,295

370

207,741

Other
431,685

1,219

17,084


449,988

Real estate—Construction
56,270


1,710


57,980

Commercial business
726,073

6,164

21,514

104

753,855

Trade finance
136,197

7,976

6,199


150,372

Consumer and other
26,801

13

1,006


27,820

Subtotal
$
3,236,433

$
25,279

$
94,335

$
474

$
3,356,521

Acquired Loans:
Real estate—Residential
$

$

$

$

$

Real estate—Commercial
Retail
225,982

6,469

17,331


249,782

Hotel & Motel
105,032

16,150

13,215


134,397

Gas Station & Car Wash
33,360

7,192

4,119


44,671

Mixed Use
34,927

3,826

6,526


45,279

Industrial & Warehouse
114,616

1,385

9,470


125,471

Other
121,667

4,473

17,479


143,619

Real estate—Construction
1,093


5,972


7,065

Commercial business
119,026

14,057

34,047

571

167,701

Trade finance
242

334

1,122


1,698

Consumer and other
17,292

424

4,329

89

22,134

Subtotal
$
773,237

$
54,310

$
113,610

$
660

$
941,817

Total
$
4,009,670

$
79,589

$
207,945

$
1,134

$
4,298,338

The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is determined by management based upon an evaluation and review of the credit quality of the loan portfolio, consideration of historical loan loss experience, relevant internal and external factors that affect the collection of a loan, and other pertinent factors.
The Migration Analysis is a formula methodology based on the Bank's actual historical net charge-off experience for each loan class (type) pool, and risk grade. The migration analysis is centered on the Bank's internal credit risk rating system. Our internal loan review and external contracted credit review examinations are used to determine and validate loan risk grades. This credit review system takes into consideration factors such as: borrower's background and experience; historical and current financial condition; credit history and payment performance; economic conditions and their impact on various industries; type, fair value and volatility of the fair value of collateral; lien position; and the financial strength of any guarantors.
A general loan loss allowance is provided on loans not specifically identified as impaired (“non-impaired loans”). The Bank's general loan loss allowance has two components: quantitative and qualitative risk factors. The quantitative risk factors are based on a historical loss migration methodology. The loans are classified by class and risk grade and the historical loss migration is tracked for the various classes. Loss experience is quantified for a specified period and then weighted to place more significance to the most recent loss history. That loss experience is then applied to the stratified portfolio at each quarter end. For the Acquired Performing Loans, a general loan loss allowance is provided to the extent that there has been credit deterioration since the date of acquisition.
The quantitative general loan loss allowance was $ 19.4 million ($ 19.3 million for Legacy Loans and $ 0.1 million for Acquired Loans) at March 31, 2013 , compared to $ 20.6 million ( $20.5 million for Legacy Loans and $0.1 million for Acquired Loans) at December 31, 2012.

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Additionally, in order to systematically quantify the credit risk impact of other trends and changes within the loan portfolio, the Bank utilizes qualitative adjustments to the Migration Analysis within established parameters. The parameters for making adjustments are established under a Credit Risk Matrix that provides seven possible scenarios for each of the factors below. The matrix allows for up to three positive (Major, Moderate, and Minor), three negative (Major, Moderate, and Minor), and one neutral credit risk scenarios within each factor for each loan type pool. Generally, the factors are considered to have no significant impact (neutral) to our historical migration ratios. However, if information exists to warrant adjustment to the Migration Analysis, changes are made in accordance with the established parameters supported by narrative and/or statistical analysis. The Credit Risk Matrix and the nine possible scenarios enable the Bank to qualitatively adjust the Loss Migration Ratio by as much as 50 basis points in either direction (positive or negative) for each loan type pool. This matrix considers the following nine factors, which are patterned after the guidelines provided under the FFIEC Interagency Policy Statement on the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses:
Changes in lending policies and procedures, including underwriting standards and collection, charge-off, and recovery practices;
Changes in national and local economic and business conditions and developments, including the condition of various market segments;
Changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio;
Changes in the experience, ability and depth of lending management and staff;
Changes in the trends of the volume and severity of past due loans, Classified Loans, nonaccrual loans, troubled debt restructurings and other loan modifications;
Changes in the quality of our loan review system and the degree of oversight by the Directors;
Changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans;
The existence and effect of any concentrations of credit and changes in the level of such concentrations; and
The effect of external factors, such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements, on the level of estimated losses in our loan portfolio.
The qualitative loan loss allowance on the loan portfolio was $ 34.3 million at March 31, 2013 , compared to $ 32.6 million at December 31, 2012 .
We also establish specific loss allowances for loans where we have identified potential credit risk conditions or circumstances related to a specific individual credit. The specific allowance amounts are determined by a method prescribed by FASB ASC 310-10-35-22, Measurement of Impairment . The loans identified as impaired will be accounted for in accordance with one of the three acceptable valuation methods: 1) the present value of future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate; 2) the loan's observable market price; or 3) the fair value of the collateral, if the loan is collateral dependent. For the collateral dependent impaired loans, we obtain a new appraisal to determine the amount of impairment as of the date that the loan became impaired. The appraisals are based on an “as is” valuation. To ensure that appraised values remain current, we either obtain updated appraisals every twelve months from a qualified independent appraiser or an internal evaluation of the collateral is performed by qualified personnel. If the third party market data indicates that the value of our collateral property has declined since the most recent valuation date, we adjust the value of the property downward to reflect current market conditions. If the fair value of the collateral, less cost to sell, is less than the recorded amount of the loan, we then recognize impairment by creating or adjusting an existing valuation allowance with a corresponding charge to the provision for loan losses. If an impaired loan is expected to be collected through liquidation of the underlying collateral, the loan is deemed to be collateral dependent and the amount of impairment is charged off against the allowance for loan losses.
The Bank considers a loan to be impaired when it is probable that not all amounts due (principal and interest) will be collectible in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. The significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls is determined on a case-by-case basis by taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.
For commercial business loans, real estate loans and certain consumer loans, we base the measurement of loan impairment on the present value of the expected future cash flows, discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or on the fair value of the loan's collateral, less estimated costs to sell, if the loan is collateral dependent. We evaluate most consumer loans for impairment on a collective basis because these loans generally have smaller balances and are homogeneous in the underwriting of terms and conditions and in the type of collateral.

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For our Acquired Credit Impaired Loans, the allowance for loan losses is based upon expected cash flows for these loans. To the extent that a deterioration in borrower credit quality results in a decrease in expected cash flows subsequent to the acquisition of the loans, an allowance for loan losses would be established based on our estimate of future credit losses over the remaining life of the loans.
The following table presents loans by portfolio segment and impairment method at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 :
As of March 31, 2013
Real estate -
Residential
Real estate -
Commercial
Real estate -
Construction
Commercial
business
Trade
finance
Consumer
and other
Total
(In thousands)
Impaired loans (Gross carrying value)
$

$
67,882

$
1,683

$
24,263

$
6,886

$
1,318

$
102,032

Specific allowance
$

$
11,476

$

$
3,499

$
77

$
10

$
15,062

Loss coverage ratio
%
16.9
%
%
14.4
%
1.1
%
0.8
%
14.8
%
Non-impaired loans
$
10,667

$
3,227,096

$
67,404

$
919,597

$
127,507

$
47,563

$
4,399,834

General allowance
$
84

$
41,119

$
919

$
13,832

$
1,621

$
631

$
58,206

Loss coverage ratio
0.8
%
1.3
%
1.4
%
1.5
%
1.3
%
1.3
%
1.3
%
Total loans
$
10,667

$
3,294,978

$
69,087

$
943,860

$
134,393

$
48,881

$
4,501,866

Total allowance for loan losses
$
84

$
52,595

$
919

$
17,331

$
1,698

$
641

$
73,268

Loss coverage ratio
0.8
%
1.6
%
1.3
%
1.8
%
1.3
%
1.3
%
1.6
%

As of December 31, 2012
Real estate -
Residential
Real estate -
Commercial
Real estate -
Construction
Commercial
business
Trade
finance
Consumer
and other
Total
(In thousands)
Impaired loans (Gross carrying value)
$

$
53,634

$
1,710

$
27,274

$
6,199

$
1,338

$
90,155

Specific allowance
$

$
4,906

$

$
4,158

$
96

$

$
9,160

Loss coverage ratio
0.0
%
9.1
%
0.0
%
15.2
%
1.5
%
0.0
%
10.2
%
Non-impaired loans
$
9,247

$
3,046,832

$
63,335

$
894,282

$
145,871

$
48,616

$
4,208,183

General allowance
$
74

$
40,256

$
986

$
13,448

$
2,256

$
761

$
57,781

Loss coverage ratio
0.8
%
1.3
%
1.6
%
1.5
%
1.5
%
1.6
%
1.4
%
Total loans
$
9,247

$
3,100,466

$
65,045

$
921,556

$
152,070

$
49,954

$
4,298,338

Total allowance for loan losses
$
74

$
45,162

$
986

$
17,606

$
2,352

$
761

$
66,941

Loss coverage ratio
0.8
%
1.5
%
1.5
%
1.9
%
1.5
%
1.5
%
1.6
%
Under certain circumstances, we provide borrowers relief through loan modifications. These modifications are either temporary in nature (“temporary modifications”) or are more substantive. At March 31, 2013 , total modified loans were $64.5 million , compared to $ 51.5 million at December 31, 2012 . The temporary modifications generally consist of interest only payments for a three to six month period, whereby principal payments are deferred. At the end of the modification period, the remaining principal balance is re-amortized based on the original maturity date. Loans subject to temporary modifications are

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generally downgraded to Special Mention or Substandard. At the end of the modification period, the loan either 1) returns to the original contractual terms; 2) is further modified and accounted for as a troubled debt restructuring in accordance with ASC 310-10-35; or 3) is disposed of through foreclosure or liquidation.
Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDRs”) of loans are defined by ASC 310-40, “Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors” and ASC 470-60, “Troubled Debt Restructurings by Debtors” and evaluated for impairment in accordance with ASC 310-10-35. The concessions may be granted in various forms, including reduction in the stated interest rate, reduction in the amount of principal amortization, forgiveness of a portion of a loan balance or accrued interest, or extension of the maturity date. In order to determine whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed on the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification. This evaluation is performed under our internal underwriting policy.
A summary of TDRs on accrual and nonaccrual by type of concession as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 is presented below:
As of March 31, 2013
TDRs on Accrual
TDRs on Nonaccrual
Total
Real estate -
Commercial
Commercial
Business
Other
Total
Real estate -
Commercial
Commercial
Business
Other
Total
(In thousands)
Payment concession
$
10,548

$
2,785

$

$
13,333

$
14,899

$
3,319

$
784

$
19,002

$
32,335

Maturity / Amortization concession
544

3,811

534

4,889

623

2,156

941

3,720

8,609

Rate concession
12,829

1,198


14,027

9,482



9,482

23,509

Principal forgiveness





59


59

59

$
23,921

$
7,794

$
534

$
32,249

$
25,004

$
5,534

$
1,725

$
32,263

$
64,512


As of December 31, 2012
TDRs on Accrual
TDRs on Nonaccrual
Total
Real estate -
Commercial
Commercial
Business
Other
Total
Real estate -
Commercial
Commercial
Business
Other
Total
(In thousands)
Payment concession
$
9,608

$
687

$

$
10,295

$
4,735

$
4,618

$
802

$
10,155

$
20,450

Maturity / Amortization concession
348

3,847

536

4,731

652

1,941

869

3,462

8,193

Rate concession
13,594

1,229


14,823

7,923



7,923

22,746

Principal forgiveness





62


62

62

$
23,550

$
5,763

$
536

$
29,849

$
13,310

$
6,621

$
1,671

$
21,602

$
51,451

TDRs on accrual status are comprised of loans that were accruing at the time of restructuring and for which the Bank anticipates full repayment of both principal and interest under the restructured terms. TDRs that are on nonaccrual can be returned to accrual status after a period of sustained performance, generally determined to be six months of timely payments as modified.  Sustained performance includes the periods prior to the modification if the prior performance met or exceeded the modified terms.  TDRs on accrual status at March 31, 2013 were comprised of 14 commercial real estate loans totaling $23.9 million and 22 commercial business loans totaling $7.8 million , and 2 consumer loans totaling $534 thousand . TDRs on accrual status at December 31, 2012 were comprised of 12 commercial real estate loans totaling $ 23.6 million and 20 commercial business loans totaling $ 5.8 million , and 2 consumer loans totaling $536 thousand .  The Company expects that the TDRs on accrual status as of March 31, 2013 , which were all performing in accordance with their restructured terms, to continue to comply with the restructured terms because of the reduced principal or interest payments on these loans.  TDRs that were restructured at market interest rates and had sustained performance as agreed under the modified loan terms may be reclassified as non-TDRs after each year end but are still monitored for potential impairment.

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We have allocated $ 12.4 million and $ 6.3 million of specific reserves to TDRs as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 , respectively.  As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 , we did not have any outstanding commitments to extend additional funds to these borrowers.
The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2013 :
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Number of
Loans
Pre-
Modification
Post-
Modification
(Dollars in thousand)
Legacy Loans:
Real estate - Commercial


Retail
2

$
712

$
709

Hotel & Motel



Gas Station & Car Wash
1

1,371

967

Mixed Use



Industrial & Warehouse
1

370

362

Other



Real estate - Construction



Commercial business
3

1,156

1,155

Trade Finance



Subtotal
7

$
3,609

$
3,193

Acquired Loans:
Real estate - Commercial


Retail

$

$

Hotel & Motel



Gas Station & Car Wash
1

165

171

Mixed Use



Industrial & Warehouse
1

10,248

10,273

Other
1

980

980

Real estate - Construction



Commercial business
2

848

190

Trade Finance



Subtotal
5

$
12,241

$
11,614

Total
12

$
15,850

$
14,807

The specific reserves for the TDRs described above as of March 31, 2013 were $ 5.7 million and there were $ 0 charge offs for the three months ended March 31, 2013.
The following table presents loans by class for TDRs that have been modified within the previous twelve months and have subsequently had a payment default during the three months ended March 31, 2013 :



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Three Months Ended
March 31, 2013
Number of Loans
Balance
(Dollars In thousands)
Legacy Loans:
Real estate - Commercial
Retail
1

$
1,433

Gas Station & Car Wash


Industrial & Warehouse


Other


Commercial Business
2

78

Subtotal
3

$
1,511

Acquired Loans:
Real estate - Commercial


Retail

$

Gas Station & Car Wash
1

171

Hotel & Motel


Industrial & Warehouse


Other


Commercial Business
2

1,098

Subtotal
3

$
1,269

6

$
2,780

A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 30 days contractually past due under the modified terms. The specific reserves for the TDRs described above as of March 31, 2013 were $ 808 thousand and the charge offs for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were $0 .
The three Legacy Loans that subsequently defaulted during the three months ended March 31, 2013 were modified as follows: one Commercial Business loan totaling $42 thousand was modified through a payment concession, one Commercial Business loan totaling $36 thousand was modified through a maturity/amortization concession, and one Real Estate Commercial - Retail loan totaling $1.4 million was modified through a rate concession.
The three Acquired Loans that subsequently defaulted during the three months ended March 31, 2013 were modified as follows: two Commercial Business loans totaling $1.1 million were modified through payment concessions and one Real Estate Commercial - Gas Station & Car Wash loan totaling $171 thousand was modified through a payment concession.

Covered Loans
On April 16, 2010, the Department of Financial Institutions closed Innovative Bank, California, and appointed the FDIC as its receiver. On the same date, the Bank assumed the banking operations of Innovative Bank from the FDIC under a purchase and assumption agreement and two related loss sharing agreements with the FDIC.
Covered nonperforming assets totaled $ 1.4 million and $882 thousand at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 , respectively. These covered nonperforming assets are subject to the loss sharing agreements with the FDIC. The covered nonperforming assets at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:
March 31, 2013
December 31, 2012
(In thousands)
Covered loans on nonaccrual status
$
629

$
489

Covered OREO
738

393

Total covered nonperforming assets
$
1,367

$
882

Acquired covered loans
$
69,112

$
72,528

Related Party Loans
In the ordinary course of business, the Company entered into loan transactions with certain of its directors or associates of such directors (“Related Parties”). The loans to Related Parties are on substantially the same terms and conditions, including

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interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the same time for comparable transactions with unrelated parties. In management’s opinion, these transactions did not involve more than normal credit risk or present other unfavorable features. All loans to Related Parties were current as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, and the outstanding principal balance as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $7.5 million and $11.1 million , respectively.

8.
Borrowings
We maintain a secured credit facility with the FHLB against which the Bank may take advances. The borrowing capacity is limited to the lower of 30% of the Bank’s total assets or the Bank’s collateral capacity, which was $1.50 billion at March 31, 2013 and $1.3 billion at December 31, 2012 . The terms of this credit facility require the Company to pledge eligible collateral with the FHLB equal to at least 100% of outstanding advances.
At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 , real estate secured loans with a carrying amount of approximately $2.18 billion and $2.04 billion , respectively, were pledged as collateral for borrowings from the FHLB. At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 , other than FHLB stock, no securities were pledged as collateral for borrowings from the FHLB.
At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 , FHLB advances were $421.6 million and $420.7 million , had a weighted average interest rate of 1.12% and 1.24% , respectively, and had various maturities through February 2018 . At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 , $66.6 million and $66.7 million , respectively, of the advances were putable advances with various putable dates and strike prices. The cost of FHLB advances as of March 31, 2013 ranged between 0.25% and 3.89% . At March 31, 2013 , the Company had a remaining borrowing capacity of $1.08 billion .
At March 31, 2013 , the contractual maturities for FHLB advances were as follows:

Contractual
Maturities

Maturity/
Put Date
(In thousands)
Due within one year
$
90,000

$
141,632

Due after one year through five years
331,632

280,000


$
421,632

$
421,632


In addition, as a member of the FRB system, we may also borrow from the FRB of San Francisco. The maximum amount that we may borrow from the FRB’s discount window is up to 95% of the outstanding principal balance of the qualifying loans and the fair value of the securities that we pledge. At March 31, 2013 , the outstanding principal balance of the qualifying loans was $509.3 million , and no borrowings were outstanding against this line.

9.
Subordinated Debentures
At March 31, 2013 , four wholly-owned subsidiary grantor trusts established by former Nara Bancorp had issued $28 million of pooled Trust Preferred Securities (“trust preferred securities”) and one wholly-owned subsidiary grantor trust established by former Center Financial Corporation had issued $18 million of trust preferred securities. Upon the acquisition of PIB, the Company assumed one grantor trust established by former PIB which issued $4.0 million of trust preferred securities, which the Company will redeem on the earliest redemption date of June 17, 2013. Trust preferred securities accrue and pay distributions periodically at specified annual rates as provided in the indentures. The trusts used the net proceeds from the offering to purchase a like amount of subordinated debentures (the “Debentures”) of BBCN Bancorp. The Debentures are the sole assets of the trusts. BBCN Bancorp’s obligations under the subordinated debentures and related documents, taken together, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by BBCN Bancorp of the obligations of the trusts. The trust preferred securities are mandatorily redeemable upon the maturity of the Debentures, or upon earlier redemption as provided in the indentures. BBCN Bancorp has the right to redeem the Debentures in whole (but not in part) on or after specific dates, at a redemption price specified in the indentures plus any accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date. BBCN Bancorp also has a right to defer consecutive payments of interest on the debentures for up to five years.

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The following table is a summary of trust preferred securities and debentures at March 31, 2013 :
Issuance Trust

Issuance
Date

Trust
Preferred
Security
Amount

Subordinated
Debentures
Amount

Rate
Type

Initial
Rate

Coupon Rate at
March 31, 2013

Maturity
Date
(Dollars in thousands)
Nara Capital Trust III

6/5/2003

$
5,000


$
5,155


Variable

4.44
%

3.43
%

6/15/2033
Nara Statutory Trust IV

12/22/2003

5,000


5,155


Variable

4.02
%

3.15
%

1/7/2034
Nara Statutory Trust V

12/17/2003

10,000


10,310


Variable

4.12
%

3.23
%

12/17/2033
Nara Statutory Trust VI

3/22/2007

8,000


8,248


Variable

7.00
%

1.93
%

6/15/2037
Center Capital Trust I

12/30/2003

18,000


13,014


Variable

4.01
%

3.15
%
(1)
1/7/2034
PIB Trust I
6/28/2005
4,000

4,114

Variable
5.23
%
2.03
%
(2)
9/15/2035
TOTAL ISSUANCE



$
50,000


$
45,996










(1)
The Center Capital Trust I trust preferred security was assumed in the merger with Center Financial Corporation. The remaining discount was $ 5.5 million at March 31, 2013 and the effective rate of the security, including the effect of the discount accretion, was 6.03% at March 31, 2013 .
(2)
The PIB Trust I trust preferred security was assumed in the acquisition of PIB. The remaining discount was $10 thousand at March 31, 2013 and the effective rate of the security, including the effect of the discount accretion was 3.28% at March 31, 2013

The Company’s investment in the common trust securities of the issuer trusts of $1.7 million and $1.6 million at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 , respectively, is included in other assets. Although the subordinated debt issued by the trusts are not included as a component of stockholders' equity in the consolidated balance sheets, the debt is treated as capital for regulatory purposes. The trust preferred security debt issuances are includable in Tier I capital up to a maximum of 25% of capital on an aggregate basis. Any amount that exceeds 25% qualifies as Tier 2 capital. At March 31, 2013 , all of the $50.0 million of the trusts’ securities qualified as Tier 1 capital. In July 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) was signed into law which, among other things, limits the ability of bank holding companies with total assets of more than $ 15 billion to treat trust preferred security debt issuances as Tier 1 capital. Since the Company had less than $ 15 billion in assets at March 31, 2013 , we will be able to continue to include its existing trust preferred securities in Tier 1 capital under the Dodd-Frank Act.

10.
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
During the first quarter of 2010, the Company entered into a three-year interest rate cap agreement with an aggregate notional amount of $50.0 million , which expired in February 2013. Under this cap agreement, the Company received quarterly payments from the counterparty when the quarterly resetting 3 Month London-Interbank Offered Rate exceeded the strike level of 2.00% . The upfront fee paid to the counterparty in entering into this interest rate cap agreement was $ 890 thousand .
The interest rate cap agreement was considered “free-standing” due to the non-designation of a hedge relationship to any of the Company's financial assets or liabilities. Under FASB ASC 815, valuation gains or losses on interest rate caps not designated as hedging instruments are recognized in earnings.




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The effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:


Three Months Ended March 31,


2013

2012

Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
(In thousands)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under FASB ASC 815:




Interest rate contracts (1)
Other income
$


$
(8
)
(1)
Includes amounts representing the net interest payments as stated in the contractual agreements and the valuation gains or (losses) on interest rate contracts not designated as hedging instruments.

11.
Income Taxes
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as state income taxes.  The Company had total unrecognized tax benefits of $1.68 million and $748 thousand at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 , respectively, that relate primarily to uncertainties related to California enterprise zone loan interest deductions and anticipated adjustments from the 2010 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) examination.
We anticipate an increase of approximately $220 thousand in the unrecognized tax benefit related to the California enterprise zone loan interest deduction and a decrease of approximately $971 thousand in the unrecognized tax benefit related to an expected settlement with the IRS for the 2010 tax year within the next twelve months.
The statute of limitations related to the consolidated Federal income tax return is closed for all tax years up to and including 2008 . The expiration of the statute of limitations related to the various state income and franchise tax returns varies by state. The Company is currently under examination by IRS for the 2010 tax year and was recently contacted for examination by the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) for the 2009 and 2010 tax years. While the outcome of the FTB examination is unknown, the Company expects no material adjustments. Within the last twelve months, examinations by the City of New York for tax years 2007, 2008, and 2009, and the FTB for tax years 2007 and 2008, were concluded with no material adjustments.
We recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.  We had approximately $74 thousand and $52 thousand for interest accrued at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 , respectively.
Income tax expense is the total of the current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. In assessing the realization of deferred tax assets, management evaluates both positive and negative evidence, including the existence of any cumulative losses in the current year and the prior two years, the amount of taxes paid in available carry-back years, the forecasts of future income, applicable tax planning strategies, and assessments of current and future economic and business conditions. This analysis is updated quarterly and adjusted as necessary. Based on the analysis, the Company has determined that a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets was not required as of March 31, 2013 .


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12.
Fair Value Measurements
FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures , establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1:
Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
Level 2:
Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3:
Significant unobservable inputs that reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
Securities Available for Sale
The fair values of securities available for sale are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs) or matrix pricing, which is a technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs).
The fair values of the Company's Level 3 securities available for sale were measured using an income approach valuation technique. The primary inputs and assumptions used in the fair value measurement were derived from the securities' underlying collateral which included discount rates, prepayment speeds, payment delays, and an assessment of the risk of default of the underlying collateral, among other factors. Significant increases or decreases in any of the inputs or assumptions would result in a significant increase or decrease in the fair value measurement.
Impaired Loans
The fair values of impaired loans are generally measured for impairment using the practical expedients permitted by FASB ASC 310-10-35 including impaired loans measured at an observable market price (if available), or at the fair value of the loan’s collateral (if the loan is collateral dependent). Fair value of the loan’s collateral, when the loan is dependent on collateral, is determined by appraisals or independent valuation, less costs to sell and result in a Level 2.
Derivatives
The fair value of our derivative financial instruments, including interest rate swaps and caps, is based on derivative valuation models using market data inputs as of the valuation date that can generally be verified and do not typically involve significant management judgments (Level 2 inputs).
OREO
OREO is fair valued at the time the loan is foreclosed upon and the asset is transferred to OREO. The value is based primarily on third party appraisals, less costs to sell and result in a Level 2 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. OREO is reviewed and evaluated on at least an annual basis for additional impairment and adjusted to lower of cost or market accordingly, based on the same factors identified above.
Loans held for sale
Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value, as determined by outstanding commitments from investors, or based on recent comparable sales (Level 2 inputs), if available, and if not available, are based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life and credit risk (Level 3 inputs) or may be assessed based upon the fair value of the collateral which is obtained from recent real estate appraisals (Level 3 inputs). These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are typically significant and result in Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.


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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:


Fair Value Measurements at the End of the Reporting Period Using
March 31, 2013

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
(In thousands)
Assets:







Securities available for sale:







GSE collateralized mortgage obligations
$
302,584


$


$
302,584


$

GSE mortgage-backed securities
389,726




389,726



Trust preferred securities
3,932




3,932



Municipal bonds
6,281




5,075


1,206

Mutual funds
14,918


14,918







Fair Value Measurements at the End of the Reporting Period Using
December 31, 2012
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
(In thousands)
Assets:
Securities available for sale:
GSE collateralized mortgage obligations
$
254,912

$

$
254,912

$

GSE mortgage-backed securities
425,540


425,540


Trust preferred securities
3,837


3,837


Municipal bonds
5,118


5,118


Mutual funds
14,996

14,996




There were no transfers between Level 1, 2 and 3 during the period ended March 31, 2013 and 2012. There were no gains or losses recognized in earnings
The table below presents a reconciliation and income statement classification of gains and losses for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three months ended March 31, 2013:
Securities Available for Sale
Municipal Bonds
(in thousands)
Beginning Balance, January 1, 2013
$

Purchases, issuances, and settlements
1,200

Total gains or (losses) included in earnings

Total gains or (losses) included in other comprehensive income
6

Ending Balance, March 31, 2013
$
1,206






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Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:

Fair Value Measurements at the End of the Reporting Period Using
March 31, 2013

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
(In thousands)
Assets:







Impaired loans at fair value:







Real estate loans
$
13,752


$


$
13,752


$

Commercial business
1,027




1,027



OREO
477




477




Fair Value Measurements at the End of the Reporting Period Using
December 31, 2012
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
(In thousands)
Assets:
Impaired loans at fair value:
Real estate loans
$
4,443

$

$
4,443

$

Commercial business
1,164


1,164


Loans held for sale, net
803


803


OREO
2,636


2,636



For assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, the total net (losses) gains, which include charge offs, recoveries, specific reserves, and gains and losses on sales recognized are summarized below:

For the three months ended March 31,
2013
2012
(In thousands)
Assets:
Impaired loans at fair value:
Real estate loans
$
(7,584
)
$
1,603

Commercial business
535

(2,184
)
Loans held for sale, net

(668
)
OREO
(114
)
(329
)


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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments, not previously presented, at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:
March 31, 2013
Carrying
Amount

Estimated
Fair Value
Fair Value Measurement Using
(In thousands)
Financial Assets:




Cash and cash equivalents
$
280,813


$
280,813

Level 1
Loans held for sale
48,941


55,380

Level 2
Loans receivable—net
4,426,778


4,872,847

Level 3
FHLB stock
24,308


N/A

N/A
FDIC loss share receivable
4,386


4,386

Level 3
Customers’ liabilities on acceptances
12,200


12,200

Level 2
Financial Liabilities:




Noninterest-bearing deposits
$
1,182,509


$
1,182,509

Level 2
Saving and other interest bearing demand deposits
1,461,596


1,461,596

Level 2
Time deposits
1,911,569


1,914,546

Level 2
FHLB advances
421,632


426,278

Level 2
Subordinated debentures
45,996


47,524

Level 2
Bank’s liabilities on acceptances outstanding
12,200


12,200

Level 2
December 31, 2012
Carrying
Amount

Estimated
Fair Value
Fair Value Measurement Using
(In thousands)
Financial Assets:



Cash and cash equivalents
$
312,916


$
312,916

Level 1
Loans held for sale
51,635


57,856

Level 2
Loans receivable—net
4,229,311


4,591,685

Level 3
FHLB stock
22,495


N/A

N/A
FDIC loss share receivable
5,797


5,797

Level 3
Customers’ liabilities on acceptances
10,493


10,493

Level 2
Financial Liabilities:
Noninterest-bearing deposits
$
1,184,285


$
1,184,285

Level 2
Saving and other interest bearing demand deposits
1,428,990


1,428,990

Level 2
Time deposits
1,770,760


1,772,778

Level 2
FHLB advances
420,722


425,107

Level 2
Subordinated debentures
41,846


32,218

Level 2
Bank’s liabilities on acceptances outstanding
10,493


10,493

Level 2

The methods and assumptions used to estimate fair value are described as follows:

The carrying amount is the estimated fair value for cash and cash equivalents, savings and other interest bearing demand deposits, accrued interest receivable and payable, customer’s and Bank’s liabilities on acceptances, non-interest-bearing deposits, short-term debt, secured borrowings, and variable rate loans or deposits that reprice frequently and fully. For fixed rate loans or deposits and for variable rate loans or deposits with infrequent repricing or repricing limits, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life and credit risk. The allowance for loan losses is considered to be a reasonable estimate of discount for credit quality concerns. Fair value of SBA loans held for sale is based on market quotes. For fair value of non-SBA loans held for sale, see the measurement method discussed previously. Fair value of

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time deposits and debt is based on current rates for similar financing. It was not practicable to determine the fair value of FRB stock or FHLB stock due to restrictions placed on their transferability. The fair value of commitments to fund loans represents fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements with similar remaining maturities and is not presented herein. The fair value of these financial instruments is not material to the consolidated financial statements.

13.
Stockholders’ Equity and Regulatory Matters
The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal and state 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, such as restrictions on the growth, expansion or the payment of dividends or other capital distributions or management fees. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined) and of Tier I capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). Management believes that, as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 , the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.
As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 , the most recent regulatory notification categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table below. There are no conditions or events since the notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s category.
In June 2012, the Company redeemed $55 million of our Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B, issued by Center Financial under the Treasury Department's TARP Capital Purchase Program. A ten-year warrant to purchase Center Financial common stock issued in connection with Center Financial's sale of preferred stock to the Treasury Department was converted into a warrant to purchase BBCN Bancorp common stock upon our merger with Center. Reflecting the merger exchange ratio of 0.7805 , the warrant now entitles the holder of the warrant to purchase, in one or more exercises of the warrant, up to 337,480 shares of BBCN Bancorp common stock at a price of $ 12.22 per share. The Company has not reached an agreement with the Treasury Department regarding repurchase of this warrant.
In December 2008, PIB granted a ten -year warrant to purchase up to 127,785 shares of its common stock (in relation to the TARP Capital Purchase Plan) which were assumed by the Company upon the acquisition of PIB. On the acquisition date of February 15, 2013, these warrants were canceled and converted into a warrant to purchase BBCN Bancorp common stock. The warrant entitles the holder to purchase, on one or more exercises of the warrant, up to 18,045 shares of BBCN Bancorp common stock at a price of $54.03 per share. The warrant expires on the December 12, 2018. The Company has not reached an agreement with the Treasury Department regarding repurchase of this warrant.

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The Company’s and the Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios are presented in the table below:
Actual

Required
For Capital
Adequacy Purposes

Required
To Be Well
Capitalized under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio
(Dollars in thousands)
As of March 31, 2013





Total capital (to risk-weighted assets):











Company
$
772,633

15.88
%

$
389,134


8.00
%

N/A


N/A

Bank
$
760,006

15.64
%

$
388,835


8.00
%

$
486,044


10.00
%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets):










Company
$
711,574

14.63
%

$
194,567


4.00
%

N/A


N/A

Bank
$
698,992

14.38
%

$
194,418


4.00
%

$
291,626


6.00
%
Tier I capital (to average assets):










Company
$
711,574

12.64
%

$
225,175


4.00
%

N/A


N/A

Bank
$
698,992

12.42
%

$
225,152


4.00
%

$
281,440


5.00
%
Actual

Required
For Capital
Adequacy Purposes

Required
To Be Well
Capitalized under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio
(Dollars in thousands)
As of December 31, 2012





Total capital (to risk-weighted assets):











Company
$
746,396


16.16
%

$
369,417


8.00
%

N/A


N/A

Bank
$
725,655


15.73
%

$
369,134


8.00
%

$
461,417


10.00
%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets):











Company
$
688,422


14.91
%

$
184,708


4.00
%

N/A


N/A

Bank
$
667,725


14.47
%

$
184,567


4.00
%

$
276,850


6.00
%
Tier I capital (to average assets):











Company
$
688,422


12.76
%

$
215,861


4.00
%

N/A


N/A

Bank
$
667,725


12.38
%

$
215,813


4.00
%

$
269,767


5.00
%


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14.
Subsequent Events
On April 15, 2013, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger ("the Merger Agreement") with Foster Bankshares, Inc., a Delaware Corporation ("Foster"), a Chicago-based company, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated April 15, 2013. Foster had total assets of approximately $412.6 million , including $326.9 million of gross loans and $357.4 million in deposits.
Under the terms of the merger agreement, the transaction is valued at approximately $4.6 million , valuing each outstanding share of Foster common stock at $34.67 . Foster shareholders will have a choice between electing to receive the cash value per share or, for shareholders who qualify as accredited investors, 2.62771 x shares of BBCN common stock for each share of Foster Bankshares or a combination thereof, with no limitations on the consideration mix. The consideration for the transaction is subject to reduction in certain events. Foster has no outstanding options or warrants.



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Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and the unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes set forth elsewhere in this report.

GENERAL
Selected Financial Data
The following table sets forth certain selected financial data concerning the periods indicated:
At or for the Three Months Ended March 31,
2013
2012
(Dollars in thousands, except
share and per share data)
Income Statement Data:
Interest income
$
66,743

$
68,555

Interest expense
7,027

7,696

Net interest income
59,716

60,859

Provision for loan losses
7,506

2,600

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
52,210

58,259

Non-interest income
9,940

11,645

Non-interest expense
33,275

30,435

Income before income tax provision
28,875

39,469

Income tax provision
11,414

15,535

Net income
$
17,461

$
23,934

Dividends and discount accretion on preferred stock
$

$
(1,869
)
Net income available to common stockholders
$
17,461

$
22,065

Per Share Data:
Earnings per common share - basic
$
0.22

$

Earnings per common share - diluted
$
0.22

$

Book value per common share (period end, excluding preferred stock and warrants)
$
9.79

$
8.92

Cash dividends declared per common share
$
.05

$

Tangible book value per common share (period end, excluding preferred stock and warrants) (11)
$
8.57

$
7.72

Number of common shares outstanding (period end)
78,812,140

77,996,391

Weighted average shares - basic
78,389,434

77,987,342

Weighted average shares - diluted
78,480,671

78,101,818

Tangible common equity ratio (9)
11.77
%
11.86
%
Statement of Financial Condition Data - at Period End:
Assets
$
5,833,597

$
5,169,315

Securities available for sale
717,441

697,808

Gross loans, net of deferred loan fees and costs (excludes loans held for sale)
4,500,046

3,737,199

Deposits
4,555,674

3,920,464

FHLB advances
421,632

332,109

Subordinated debentures
45,996

52,137

Stockholders’ equity
772,275

818,166


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At or for the Three Months Ended
March 31,
2013
2012
(Dollars in thousands)
Average Balance Sheet Data:
Assets
$
5,727,738

$
5,139,396

Securities available for sale
691,984

725,728

Gross loans, including loans held for sale
4,444,320

3,777,495

Deposits
4,447,970

3,903,661

Stockholders’ equity
765,230

806,384

Selected Performance Ratios:
Return on average assets (1) (8)
1.22
%
1.86
%
Return on average stockholders’ equity (1) (8)
9.13
%
11.87
%
Average stockholders' equity to average assets
13.36
%
15.69
%
Return on average tangible equity (1) (8) (10)
10.42
%
13.44
%
Dividend payout ratio (dividends per share / earnings per share)
22.73
%
%
Pre-Tax Pre-Provision income to average assets (1)
2.54
%
3.27
%
Efficiency ratio (2)
47.77
%
41.98
%
Net interest spread
4.26
%
4.83
%
Net interest margin (3)
4.49
%
5.11
%
Regulatory Capital Ratios (4)
Leverage capital ratio (5)
12.64
%
15.08
%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
14.63
%
18.85
%
Total risk-based capital ratio
15.88
%
20.11
%
Tier 1 common risk-based capital ratio (12)
13.72
%
14.63
%
Asset Quality Ratios:
Allowance for loan losses to gross loans, excluding loans held for sale
1.63
%
1.67
%
Allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans
173.34
%
156.03
%
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans (6)
76.21
%
75.91
%
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming assets (7)
70.07
%
71.03
%
Nonaccrual loans to gross loans, excluding loans held for sale
0.94
%
1.06
%
Nonperforming loans to gross loans, excluding loans held for sale (6)
2.14
%
2.19
%
Nonperforming assets to gross loans and OREO (7)
2.32
%
2.34
%
Nonperforming assets to total assets (7)
1.79
%
1.70
%
(1)
Annualized.
(2)
Efficiency ratio is defined as non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income before provision for loan losses and non-interest income.
(3)
Net interest margin is calculated by dividing annualized net interest income by average total interest-earning assets.
(4)
The ratios required to meet the definition of a “well-capitalized” institution under certain banking regulations are 5% leverage capital, 6% tier I risk-based capital and 10% total risk-based capital.
(5)
Calculations are based on average quarterly asset balances.
(6)
Nonperforming loans include nonaccrual loans, loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest, and accruing restructured loans. Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing consist of acquired loans that were originally recorded at fair value upon acquisitions. These loans are considered to be accruing as we can reasonably estimate future cash flows on acquired loans and we expect to fully collect the carrying value of these loans.
(7)
Nonperforming assets include nonaccrual loans, loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest, OREO, and accruing restructured loans.
(8)
Based on net income before effect of dividends and discount accretion on preferred stock.

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(9)
Excludes TARP preferred stock, net of discount, of $0 and $119.7 million and stock warrants of $378 thousand and $2.8 million at March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
(10)
Average tangible equity is calculated by subtracting average goodwill and average other intangibles from average stockholders' equity. This is a non-GAAP measure that we believe provides investors with information that is useful in understanding our financial performance and position.
Three Months Ended March 31,
2013
2012
(Dollars in thousands)
Net income
$
17,461

$
23,934

Average stockholders' equity
$
765,230

$
806,384

Less: Average goodwill and other intangible assets, net
(95,021
)
(94,197
)
Average tangible equity
$
670,209

$
712,187

Net income (annualized) to average tangible equity
10.42
%
13.44
%

(11)
Tangible book value per share is calculated by subtracting goodwill and other intangible assets from total stockholders' equity and dividing the difference by the number of shares of common stock outstanding. This is a non-GAAP measure that we believe provides investors with information that is useful in understanding our financial performance and position.
March 31, 2013
March 31, 2012
(In thousands)
Total stockholders' equity
$
772,275

$
818,166

Less: Preferred stock, net of discount
0

(119,694
)
Common stock warrant
(378
)
(2,760
)
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
(96,805
)
(93,820
)
Tangible common equity
$
675,092

$
601,892

Common shares outstanding
78,812,140

77,996,391

Tangible common equity per share
$
8.57

$
7.72


(12)
Tier 1 common risk-based capital is calculated as Tier 1 capital less non-common elements, including perpetual preferred stock and related surplus, minority interest in subsidiaries, trust preferred securities and mandatory convertible preferred securities.
March 31, 2013
March 31, 2012
(In thousands)
Tier 1 capital
$
711,574

$
759,784

Less: Preferred stock, net of discount
0

(119,694
)
Trust preferred securities less unamortized acquisition discount
(44,447
)
(50,312
)
Tier 1 common risk-based capital
$
667,127

$
589,778

Total risk weighted assets less disallowed allowance for loan losses
4,864,169

4,030,387

Tier 1 common risk-based capital ratio
13.72
%
14.63
%





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Results of Operations
Overview
Total assets increased $192.9 million from $5.64 billion at December 31, 2012 to $5.83 billion at March 31, 2013 . The increase in total assets was primarily due to a $197.5 million increase in loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses, from $4.23 billion at December 31, 2012 to $4.43 billion at March 31, 2013 and a $13.0 million increase in securities available for sale from $704.4 million at December 31, 2012 to $717.4 million at March 31, 2013 These increases were partially offset by a $32.1 million decrease in cash and cash equivalents from $312.9 million at December 31, 2012 to $280.8 million at March 31, 2013 . The increase in total assets was funded by a $171.6 million increase in deposits from $4.38 billion at December 31, 2012 to $4.56 billion at March 31, 2013 , a $910 thousand increase in FHLB advances from $420.7 million at December 31, 2012 to $421.6 million at March 31, 2013 and net income available to common stockholders of $17.5 million .
The net income available to common stockholders for the first quarter of 2013 was $17.5 million, or $0.22 per diluted common share, compared to the net income available to common stockholders of $22.1 million, or $0.28 per diluted common share, for the same period of 2012, a decrease of $4.6 million, or 20.87%. The acquisitions impact the comparability of the operating results for the first quarter of 2013 and 2012 because the acquisitions resulted in increases in interest earning assets, interest bearing liabilities, employees and branch locations. In addition, the acquired assets and liabilities were recorded at fair value and certain acquisition premiums and discounts are being amortized or accreted into income or expense as adjustments to the yield/cost of the related asset or liability. The operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 include the following major pre-tax acquisition accounting adjustments and expenses related to acquisitions.

Three Months Ended March 31,
2013
2012
(Dollars in thousands)
Accretion of discounts on acquired performing loans
$
4,076

$
6,887

Accretion of discounts on acquired credit impaired loans
1,522

2,757

Amortization of premiums on assumed FHLB advances
91

1,231

Accretion of discounts on assumed subordinated debt
(43
)
(35
)
Amortization of premiums on assumed time deposits
438

1,275

Increase to pre-tax income
$
6,084

$
12,115


The annualized return on average assets, before the effect of dividends and discount accretion on preferred stock on average assets, was 1.22% for the first quarter of 2013, compared to 1.86% for the same period of 2012. The annualized return on average stockholders' equity, before the effect of dividends and discount accretion on preferred stock, was 9.13% for the first quarter of 2013, compared to 11.87% for the same period of 2012. The efficiency ratio was 47.77% for the first quarter of 2013 compared to 41.98% for the same period of 2012.

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin
Net Interest Income
A principal component of the Company's earnings is net interest income, which is the difference between the interest and fees earned on loans and investments and the interest paid on deposits and borrowed funds. Net interest income expressed as a percentage of average interest-earning assets is referred to as the net interest margin. The net interest spread is the yield on average interest-earning assets less the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income is affected by changes in the balances of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and changes in the yields earned on interest-earning assets and the rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
Comparison of Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 with the Same Period of 2012
Net interest income before provision for loan losses was $ 59.7 million for the first quarter of 2013, a decrease of $1.1 million, or 1.88%, compared to $ 60.9 million for the same period of 2012. The decrease was principally attributable to the decline in the net interest margin, which was partially offset by the increase in average interest earning assets.
Interest income for the first quarter of 2012 was $ 66.7 million , a decrease of $1.8 million, or 2.64%, compared to $ 68.6 million for the same period of 2012. The decrease resulted from a $11.4 million decrease in interest income due to a decrease

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in the yield on average interest-earnings assets and partially offset by a $9.6 million increase in interest income due to an increase in average interest-earning assets

Net Interest Margin

The net interest margin for the first quarter of 2013 was 4.49%, a decrease of 62 basis points from 5.11% for the same period of 2012. The decrease in the net interest margin was principally due to the effect of acquisition accounting adjustments, as summarized in the following table.
Three Months Ended March 31,
2013
2012
Net interest margin, excluding the effect of acquisition accounting adjustments
3.97
%
4.04
%
Acquisition accounting adjustments (1)
0.52

1.07

Reported net interest margin
4.49
%
5.11
%
(1) Acquisition accounting adjustments is calculated by subtracting net interest margin, excluding effect of acquisition accounting adjustments, from reported net interest margin.

Excluding the effect of acquisition accounting adjustments, the net interest margin for the first quarter of 2013 decreased 7 basis points to 3.97% compared to 4.04% for the same period of 2012. The decrease was primarily due to continued pricing pressure on loan interest rates which was partially offset by decreases in the rates paid on deposits and borrowings.

The weighted average yield on loans decreased to 5.75% for the first quarter of 2013 from 6.75% for the first quarter of 2012. The change in the yield was due to continued pricing pressure on loan interest rates and the decline in the effects of acquisition accounting adjustments, as summarized in the following table.

Three Months Ended March 31,
2013
2012
The weighted average yield on loans, excluding the effect of acquisition accounting adjustments
5.15
%
5.61
%
Acquisition accounting adjustments (1)
0.60

1.14

Reported weighted average yield on loans
5.75
%
6.75
%
(1) Acquisition accounting adjustments is calculated by subtracting the weighted average yield on loans, excluding the effect of acquisition accounting adjustments, from the reported weighted average yield on loans.

Excluding the effects of acquisition accounting adjustments, the weighted average yield on loans for the first quarter of 2013 decreased 46 basis points to 5.15% compared to 5.61% for the same period of 2012. This decrease was primarily due to the lower yields on acquired loan portfolios and the reduction in market rates compared to a year ago due to continued pricing pressures. At March 31, 2013 , fixed rate loans accounted for 40% of the loan portfolio, compared to 39% at March 31, 2012 , reflecting the Company's focus on variable rate business loans. The weighted average yield on the variable rate and fixed rate loan portfolios (excluding loan discount accretion) at March 31, 2013 was 4.49% and 5.47%, respectively, compared with 4.61% and 6.49% at March 31, 2012 .

The weighted average yield on securities available for sale for the first quarter of 2013 was 1.98%, compared to 2.71% for the same period of 2012. The decrease was primarily attributable to the replacement of maturing securities with lower yielding investments as market interest rates declined.

The weighted average cost of deposits for the first quarter of 2013 was 0.49% , a decrease of 7 basis points from 0.56% for the same period of 2012. The amortization of the premium on time deposits assumed in the acquisition positively affected the weighted average cost of deposits, as summarized in the following table.

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Three Months Ended March 31,
2013
2012
The weighted average cost of deposits, excluding effect of acquisition accounting adjustments
0.53
%
0.69
%
Acquisition accounting adjustments (1)
(0.04
)
(0.13
)
Reported weighted average cost of deposits
0.49
%
0.56
%
(1) Acquisition accounting adjustments is calculated by subtracting the weighted average cost of deposits, excluding the effect of acquisition accounting adjustments, from the reported weighted average cost of deposits.

Excluding the amortization of premiums on time deposits assumed in acquisitions, the weighted average cost of deposits was 0.53% for the first quarter of 2013, compared to 0.69% for the same period of 2012. The decrease was due to reductions in the cost of interest-bearing demand deposits and an increase in the proportion of non-interest bearing demand deposits to total deposits. Non-interest bearing demand deposits accounted for 26.0% of total deposits at March 31, 2013 , compared with 25.8% at March 31, 2012 .

The weighted average cost of FHLB advances for the first quarter of 2013 was 1.17% , a decrease of 75 basis points from 1.92% for the same period of 2012. The decrease was attributable to decreases in FHLB advance rates, which was partially offset by the decline in the amortization of premiums on FHLB advances assumed in acquisitions, as summarized in the following table.
Three Months Ended March 31,
2013
2012
The weighted average cost on FHLB advances, excluding effect of acquisition accounting adjustments
1.27
%
3.41
%
Acquisition accounting adjustments
(0.10
)
(1.49
)
Reported weighted average cost on FHLB advances
1.17
%
1.92
%
(1) Acquisition accounting adjustments is calculated by subtracting the weighted average cost on FHLB advances, excluding the effect of acquisition accounting adjustments, from reported weighted average cost on FHLB advances.

Excluding amortization of premiums on FHLB advances assumed in acquisitions, the weighted average cost of FHLB advances decreased to 1.27% for the first quarter of 2013 from 3.41% for the same period of 2012, reflecting the addition of $470.0 million in new FHLB advances at an average rate of 0.62%, which was substantially lower than the weighted average rate paid on matured borrowings. The weighted average original maturity of the new borrowings was 2.60 years. In addition, a total of $390.1 million of FHLB advances, with weighted average rates of 1.24%, matured over the past twelve months.

Prepayment penalty income for the first quarter of 2013 and 2012 was $63 thousand and $116 thousand, respectively. Nonaccrual interest income recognized (reversed) was $236 thousand and ($349) thousand for the first quarter of 2013 and 2012, respectively. Excluding the effects of both nonaccrual loan interest income and prepayment penalty income, the net interest margin for first quarter 2013 and 2012 would have been 4.46% and 5.13%, respectively.


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The following table presents our condensed consolidated average balance sheet information, together with interest rates earned and paid on the various sources and uses of funds for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
Average
Balance
Interest
Income/
Expense
Average
Yield/
Rate *
Average
Balance
Interest
Income/
Expense
Average
Yield/
Rate *
(Dollars in thousands)
INTEREST EARNINGS ASSETS:
Loans (1) (2)
$
4,444,313

$
63,029

5.75
%
$
3,777,495

$
63,419

6.75
%
Securities available for sale (3)
691,984

3,427

1.98
%
725,728

4,909

2.71
%
FRB and FHLB stock and other investments
257,526

287

0.45
%
257,583

178

0.27
%
Federal funds sold


N/A

25,780

49

0.74
%
Total interest earning assets
$
5,393,823

$
66,743

5.01
%
$
4,786,586

$
68,555

5.76
%
INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES:
Deposits:
Demand, interest-bearing
$
1,265,967

$
1,873

0.60
%
$
1,232,763

$
2,123

0.69
%
Savings
186,189

754

1.64
%
195,932

922

1.89
%
Time deposits:
$100,000 or more
1,161,322

1,730

0.60
%
767,171

1,411

0.74
%
Other
695,802

1,051

0.61
%
722,982

947

0.53
%
Total time deposits
1,857,124

2,781

0.61
%
1,490,153

2,358

0.64
%
Total interest bearing deposits
3,309,280

5,408

0.66
%
2,918,848

5,403

0.74
%
FHLB advances
422,944

1,224

1.17
%
339,964

1,626

1.92
%
Other borrowings
42,264

395

3.74
%
50,108

667

5.26
%
Total interest bearing liabilities
3,774,488

$
7,027

0.75
%
3,308,920

$
7,696

0.93
%
Non-interest bearing demand deposits
1,138,690

984,813

Total funding liabilities / cost of funds
$
4,913,178

0.58
%
$
4,293,733

0.72
%
Net interest income/net interest spread
$
59,716

4.26
%
$
60,859

4.83
%
Net interest margin
4.49
%
5.11
%
Net interest margin, excluding the effect of nonaccrual loan income (expense) ( 4)
4.47
%
5.14
%
Net interest margin, excluding the effect of nonaccrual loan income (expense) and prepayment fee income (4) (5)
4.46
%
5.13
%
Cost of deposits:
Non-interest bearing demand deposits
$
1,138,690

$

$
984,813

$

Interest bearing deposits
3,309,280

5,408

0.66
%
2,918,848

5,403

0.74
%
Total deposits
$
4,447,970

$
5,408

0.49
%
$
3,903,661

$
5,403

0.56
%
*
Annualized
(1)
Interest income on loans includes loan fees.
(2)
Average balances of loans are net of deferred loan fees and costs and include nonaccrual loans and loans held for sale.
(3)
Interest income and yields are not presented on a tax-equivalent basis.
(4)
Nonaccrual interest income recognized (reversed) was $236 thousand and ($349) thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
(5)
Loan prepayment fee income excluded was $63 thousand and $116 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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Changes in net interest income are a function of changes in interest rates and volumes of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The following table sets forth information regarding the changes in interest income and interest expense for the periods indicated. The total change for each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities is segmented into the change attributable to variations in volume (changes in volume multiplied by the old rate) and the change attributable to variations in interest rates (changes in rates multiplied by the old volume). Nonaccrual loans are included in average loans used to compute this table.

Three months ended
March 31, 2013 over March 31, 2012
Net
Increase
(Decrease)
Change due to
Rate
Volume
(Dollars in thousands)
INTEREST INCOME:
Interest and fees on loans
$
(390
)
$
(10,237
)
$
9,847

Interest on securities
(1,482
)
(1,254
)
(228
)
Interest on FRB and FHLB stock and other investments
109

106

3

Interest on federal funds sold
(49
)

(49
)
Total interest income
$
(1,812
)
$
(11,385
)
$
9,573

INTEREST EXPENSE:
Interest on demand, interest bearing
$
(250
)
$
(293
)
$
43

Interest on savings
(168
)
(121
)
(47
)
Interest on time deposits
423

(114
)
537

Interest on FHLB advances
(402
)
(732
)
330

Interest on other borrowings
(272
)
(175
)
(97
)
Total interest expense
$
(669
)
$
(1,435
)
$
766

Net Interest Income
$
(1,143
)
$
(9,950
)
$
8,807


Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses reflects our judgment of the current period cost associated with credit risk inherent in our loan portfolio. The loan loss provision for each period is dependent upon many factors, including loan growth, net charge-offs, changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, delinquencies, assessments by management, third parties’ and regulators’ examination of the loan portfolio, the value of the underlying collateral for problem loans and the general economic conditions in our market areas. Specifically, the provision for loan losses represents the amount charged against current period earnings to achieve an allowance for loan losses that, in our judgment, is adequate to absorb probable incurred losses inherent in our loan portfolio. Periodic fluctuations in the provision for loan losses result from management’s assessment of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses; however, actual loan losses may vary in material respects from current estimates. If the allowance for loan losses is inadequate, it may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.
The provision for loan losses for the first quarter of 2013 was $7.5 million, an increase of $4.9 million, or 188.69%, from $2.6 million for the same period last year. The increase is primarily due to the addition of a new specific reserve of $5.1 million related to a TDR of an industrial warehouse loan, loan growth and allowance needs related to increased concentration risk associated with growth in the CRE portfolio, which were partially offset by a decrease in net charge-offs. Net charge-offs decreased to $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 , compared to $2.2 million for the same period last year.
See Note 7 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) and Financial Condition-Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses for further discussion.
Non-interest Income
Non-interest income is primarily comprised of service fees on deposit accounts, fees received on trade finance letters of credit and net gains on sales of loans and securities available for sale.
Non-interest income for the first quarter of 2013 was $9.9 million , compared to $11.6 million for the same quarter of 2012, a decrease of $1.7 million , or 14.6% . The decrease was principally due to decreases in service fees on deposit accounts, loan servicing fees, net, net gains on sales of SBA loans and net gains on sales of securities available for sale.


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Non-interest income by category is summarized below:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Increase (Decrease)
2013
2012
Amount
%
(Dollars in thousands)
Service fees on deposit accounts
$
2,875

$
3,160

$
(285
)
(9.0
)%
International service fees
1,238

1,224

14

1.1
%
Loan servicing fees, net
969

1,337

(368
)
(27.5
)%
Wire transfer fees
816

741

75

10.1
%
Other income and fees
1,249

1,340

(91
)
(6.8
)%
Net gains on sales of SBA loans
2,694

2,963

(269
)
(9.1
)%
Net losses on sales of other loans
43


43

%
Net gains on sales of securities available for sale
54

816

(762
)
(93.4
)%
Net valuation gains (losses) on interest rate contracts

3

(3
)
100.0
%
Net gains on sales of OREO
2

61

(59
)
(96.7
)%
Total non-interest income
$
9,940

$
11,645

$
(1,705
)
(14.6
)%

Non-interest Expense
Non-interest expense for the first quarter of 2013 was $33.3 million , an increase of $2.8 million , or 9.3% , from $30.4 million for the same period of 2012. Salaries and employee benefits expense increased $2.3 million due to one-time costs incurrred as part of a management transition and an increase in the number of full-time equivalent employees, which increased to 762 at March 31, 2013 from 661 at March 31, 2012. Occupancy expense and furniture and equipment increased by a total of $720 thousand principally due to increased rental commitments during the period and due to increased depreciation expense for software and hard resulting recent equipment upgrades and purchases. Credit related expenses decreased by $465 thousand primarily due to a decrease of $668 thousand in valuation expenses for loans held for sale. The FDIC assessment for the first quarter of 2013 decreased by $343 thousand, reflecting an upgrade of the Company's risk category. Professional fees increased by $688 thousand due to additional accounting services and consulting services for the Company's information systems. Merger and integration expenses decreased by $468 thousand, as the Company incurred greater salaries and benefits expenses and professional service fees related to the merger with Center Financial compared to the acquisition of PIB.

The breakdown of changes in non-interest expense by category is shown below:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Increase (Decrease)
2013
2012
Amount
%
(Dollars in thousands)
Salaries and employee benefits
$
16,332

$
14,079

$
2,253

16.0
%
Occupancy
4,011

3,646

365

10.0
%
Furniture and equipment
1,573

1,218

355

29.1
%
Advertising and marketing
1,273

1,458

(185
)
(12.7
)%
Data processing and communications
1,644

1,611

33

2.0
%
Professional fees
1,301

613

688

112.2
%
FDIC assessment
694

1,037

(343
)
(33.1
)%
Credit related expenses
1,715

2,180

(465
)
(21.3
)%
Merger and integration expenses
1,305

1,773

(468
)
(26.4
)%
Other
3,427

2,820

607

21.5
%
Total non-interest expense
$
33,275

$
30,435

$
2,840

9.3
%

Provision for Income Taxes
Income tax expense was $11.4 million and $15.5 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The effective income tax rate for the quarters ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was 39.5% and 39.4%, respectively.



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Financial Condition
At March 31, 2013 , our total assets were $5.83 billion , an increase of $192.9 million from $5.64 billion at December 31, 2012. As previously discussed, the increase was principally due to a $197.5 million increase in loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses, which was partially offset by decreases in cash and cash equivalents of $32.1 million. The increase in total assets was funded by a $171.6 million increase in deposits, a $910 thousand increase in FHLB advances and net income of $17.5 million.
Investment Securities Portfolio
As of March 31, 2013 , we had $717.4 million in available for sale securities, compared to $704.4 million at December 31, 2012. The net unrealized gain on the available for sale securities at March 31, 2013 was $11.7 million, compared to a net unrealized gain on such securities of $15.4 million at December 31, 2012. During the three months ended March 31, 2013 , $77.6 million in securities were purchased, $52.5 million in mortgage related securities were paid down, and $6.6 million in securities were sold. We recognized net gains of $54 thousand on the securities that were sold. We sold a $1.0 million corporate trust preferred security and recognized a gain of $816 thousand during the same period of last year. The weighted average duration (the weighted average of the times of the present values of all the cash flows) of the available for sale securities was 3.93 years and 3.26 years at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 , respectively. The weighted average life (the weighted average of the times of the principal repayments) of the available for sale securities was 4.27 years and 3.5 years at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 , respectively.
Loan Portfolio
As of March 31, 2013 , gross loans outstanding, net of deferred loan fees and costs and excluding loans held for sale, was $4.50 billion, an increase of $203.8 million from $4.30 billion at December 31, 2012. Total loan originations during the three months ended March 31, 2013 were $220.9 million, including SBA loan originations of $49.5 million. Of the $49.5 million in SBA loan originations, $31.7 million was included as additions to loans held for sale during the period.
The following table summarizes our loan portfolio by amount and percentage of gross loans in each major loan category at the dates indicated:
March 31, 2013
December 31, 2012
Amount
%
Amount
%
(Dollars in thousands)
Loan portfolio composition
Real estate loans:
Residential
$
10,667

0
%
$
9,247

0
%
Commercial & industrial
3,294,978

73
%
3,100,466

72
%
Construction
69,087

2
%
65,045

2
%
Total real estate loans
3,374,732

75
%
3,174,758

73
%
Commercial business
943,860

21
%
921,556

21
%
Trade finance
134,393

3
%
152,070

4
%
Consumer and other
48,881

1
%
49,954

1
%
Total loans outstanding
4,501,866

100
%
4,298,338

100
%
Less: deferred loan fees
(1,820
)
(2,086
)
Gross loans receivable
4,500,046

4,296,252

Less: allowance for loan losses
(73,268
)
(66,941
)
Loans receivable, net
$
4,426,778

$
4,229,311


SBA loans are included in commercial business loans and commercial and industrial real estate loans. SBA loans included in commercial business loans were $80.3 million at March 31, 2013 and $69.8 million at December 31, 2012. SBA loans included in commercial and industrial real estate loans were $172.7 million at March 31, 2013 and $148.0 million at December 31, 2012.
We normally do not extend lines of credit or make loan commitments to business customers for periods in excess of one year. We use the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as we do for providing loan facilities to our customers. We perform annual reviews of such commitments prior to renewal.

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The following table shows our loan commitments and letters of credit outstanding at the dates indicated:
March 31, 2013
December 31, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)
Loan commitments
$
710,762

$
690,917

Standby letters of credit
39,639

39,176

Other commercial letters of credit
60,623

51,257

$
811,024

$
781,350


Nonperforming Assets
Nonperforming assets, which include nonaccrual loans, loans 90 days or more past due and on accrual status, restructured loans, and OREO, were $104.6 million at March 31, 2013 , compared to $79.9 million at December 31, 2012. The ratio of nonperforming assets to gross loans plus OREO was 2.32% and 1.86% at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
The following table summarizes the composition of our nonperforming assets as of the dates indicated.
March 31, 2013
December 31, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)
Nonaccrual loans (1)
$
42,269

$
29,653

Loans 90 days or more days past due on accrual status (2)
21,621

17,742

Accruing restructured loans
32,249

29,849

Total Nonperforming Loans
96,139

77,244

OREO
8,419

2,698

Total Nonperforming Assets
$
104,558

$
79,942

Nonperforming loans to total gross loans, excluding loans held for sale
2.14
%
1.80
%
Nonperforming assets to gross loans plus OREO
2.32
%
1.86
%
Nonperforming assets to total assets
1.79
%
1.42
%
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans (excludes delinquent loans 90 days or more on accrual status)
98.32
%
112.50
%
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming assets
70.07
%
83.74
%
(1)
Nonaccrual loans exclude the guaranteed portion of delinquent SBA loans that are in liquidation totaling $18.6 million and $17.6 million as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
(2)
Loans 90 days or more past due on accrual status are acquired loans accounted for under ASC 310-30.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses was $73.3 million at March 31, 2013 , compared to $66.9 million at December 31, 2012. We recorded a provision for loan losses of $7.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2013 , compared to $2.6 million for the same period of 2012. The allowance for loan losses was 1.63% of gross loans at March 31, 2013 and 1.56% of gross loans at December 31, 2012. Impaired loans as defined by FASB ASC 310-10-35, “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan,” totaled $102.0 million and $90.2 million as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, with specific allowances of $15.1 million and $9.2 million, respectively.

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The following table reflects our allocation of the allowance for loan and lease losses ("ALLL") by loan type and the ratio of each loan category to total loans as of the dates indicated:
Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses
March 31, 2013
December 31, 2012
Amount of Allowance for Loan Losses
Percent of ALLL to Total ALLL
Amount of Allowance for Loan Losses
Percent of ALLL to Total ALLL
(Dollars in thousands)
Loan Type
Real estate - Residential
$
84

%
$
74

%
Real estate - Commercial
52,595

72
%
45,162

67
%
Real estate - Construction
919

1
%
986

1
%
Commercial business
17,331

24
%
17,606

26
%
Trade finance
1,698

2
%
2,352

4
%
Consumer and other
641

1
%
761

1
%
Total
$
73,268

100
%
$
66,941

100
%

For a better understanding of the changes in the ALLL, the loan portfolio has been segmented for disclosures purposes between loans which are accounted for under the amortized cost method (Legacy Loans) and loans acquired from acquisitions (Acquired Loans). The Acquired Loans were further segregated between Credit Impaired Loans (loans with credit deterioration at the time they were acquired and accounted for under ASC 310-30) and performing loans (loans that were pass graded at the time they were acquired). The activity in the ALLL for the three months ended March 31, 2013 is as follows:


Acquired Loans (2)
Legacy Loans (1)
Credit Impaired Loans
Performing Loans
Total
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period
$
61,002

$
4,534

$
1,405

$
66,941

Provision for loan losses
2,354


5,152

7,506

Loans charged off
(1,121
)

(308
)
(1,429
)
Recoveries of charged offs
232


18

250

Balance, end of period
$
62,467

$
4,534

$
6,267

$
73,268

Gross loans, net of deferred loan fees and costs
$
3,520,819

169,826

811,221

$
4,501,866

Loss coverage ratio
1.77
%
2.67
%
0.77
%
1.63
%
(1) Legacy Loans includes acquired loans that have been renewed or refinanced after being acquired.
(2) Acquired loans were marked to fair value at the acquisition date and provisions for loan losses reflect credit deterioration since the acquisition date.




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The following table shows the provisions made for loan losses, the amount of loans charged off and the recoveries on loans previously charged off, together with the balance in the allowance for loan losses at the beginning and end of each period, the amount of average and gross loans outstanding, and certain other ratios as of the dates and for the periods indicated:
At or for the Three Months Ended March 31,
2013
2012
(Dollars in thousands)
LOANS
Average gross loans receivable, including loans held for sale (net of deferred fees)
$
4,444,320

$
3,777,495

Total gross loans receivables, excluding loans held for sale (net of deferred fees)
$
4,500,046

$
3,737,199

ALLOWANCE:
Balance-beginning of period
$
66,941

$
61,952

Less: Loan charge-offs:
Commercial & industrial real estate
(1,056
)
(1,934
)
Commercial business loans
(307
)
(1,422
)
Trade finance
(26
)
0

Consumer and other loans
(40
)
(26
)
Total loans charged off
(1,429
)
(3,382
)
Plus: Loan recoveries
Commercial & industrial real estate
42

323

Commercial business loans
183

792

Consumer and other loans
25

24

Total loans recoveries
250

1,139

Net loan charge-offs
(1,179
)
(2,243
)
Provision for loan losses
7,506

2,600

Balance-end of period
$
73,268

$
62,309

Net loan charge-offs to average gross loans, including loans held for sale (net of deferred fees) *
0.11
%
0.24
%
Allowance for loan losses to gross loans at end of period
1.63
%
1.67
%
Net loan charge-offs to beginning allowance *
7.05
%
14.48
%
Net loan charge-offs to provision for loan losses
15.71
%
86.27
%
* Annualized
We believe the allowance for loan losses as of March 31, 2013 is adequate to absorb probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio. However, no assurance can be given that actual losses will not exceed the estimated amounts.
Deposits and Other Borrowings
Deposits . Deposits are our primary source of funds used in our lending and investment activities. At March 31, 2013 , deposits increased $171.6 million, or 3.92%, to $4.56 billion from $4.38 billion at December 31, 2012 . The net increase in deposits is primarily due to the PIB acquisition during the quarter in which we assumed $143.7 million in deposits. Interest-bearing demand deposits, including money market and Super Now accounts, totaled $1.46 billion at March 31, 2013 , an increase of $32.6 million from $1.43 billion at December 31, 2012.
At March 31, 2013 , 26% of total deposits were non-interest bearing demand deposits, 42% were time deposits and 32% were interest bearing demand and savings deposits. By comparison, at December 31, 2012, 27% of total deposits were non-interest bearing demand deposits, 40% were time deposits, and 33% were interest bearing demand and savings deposits.
At March 31, 2013 , we had $336.9 million in brokered deposits and $300.0 million in California State Treasurer deposits, compared to $307.2 million and $300.0 million of such deposits at December 31, 2012, respectively. The California State Treasurer deposits had three-month maturities with a weighted average interest rate of 0.12% at March 31, 2013 and were collateralized with securities with a carrying value of $346.0 million . The weighted average interest rate for wholesale deposits was 0.33% at March 31, 2013 .

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The following is a schedule of certificates of deposit maturities as of March 31, 2013 :
Balance
%
(Dollars in thousands)
Three months or less
$
753,687

39
%
Over three months through six months
276,670

14
%
Over six months through nine months
435,145

23
%
Over nine months through twelve months
248,119

13
%
Over twelve months
197,948

10
%
Total time deposits
$
1,911,569

100
%

Other Borrowings . Advances may be obtained from the FHLB as an alternative source of funds. FHLB advances are typically secured by a pledge of commercial real estate loans and/or securities with a market value at least equal to the outstanding advances plus our investment in FHLB stock.
At March 31, 2013 , we had $421.6 million of FHLB advances with average remaining maturities of 2.9 years, compared to $420.7 million with average remaining maturities of 2.6 years at December 31, 2012. The weighted average rate, including acquisition accounting adjustments, was 1.17% and 1.31% at March 31, 2013 and at December 31, 2012, respectively.
At March 31, 2013 , six wholly-owned subsidiary grantor trusts ("Trusts") established by us had issued $50 million of pooled trust preferred securities (“Trust Preferred Securities”). The Trust Preferred Securities accrue and pay distributions periodically at specified annual rates as provided in the related indentures for the securities. The Trusts used the net proceeds from their respective offerings to purchase a like amount of subordinated debentures (the “Debentures”) issued by us. The Debentures are the sole assets of the trusts. Our obligations under the Debentures and related documents, taken together, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by us of the obligations of the trusts. The Trust Preferred Securities are mandatorily redeemable upon the maturity of the Debentures, or upon earlier redemption as provided in the indentures. We have the right to redeem the Debentures in whole (but not in part) on or after specific dates, at redemption prices specified in the indentures plus any accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date.
Off-Balance-Sheet Activities and Contractual Obligations
We routinely engage in activities that involve, to varying degrees, elements of risk that are not reflected, in whole or in part, in the consolidated financial statements. These activities are part of our normal course of business and include traditional off-balance-sheet credit-related financial instruments, interest rate swap contracts, operating leases and long-term debt.
Traditional off-balance-sheet credit-related financial instruments are primarily commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These activities could require us to make cash payments to third parties if certain specified future events occur. The contractual amounts represent the extent of our exposure in these off-balance-sheet activities. However, since certain off-balance sheet commitments, particularly standby letters of credit, are expected to expire or be only partially used, the total amount of commitments does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. These activities are necessary to meet the financing needs of our customers.
We enter into interest rate swap contracts under which we are required to either receive cash from or pay cash to counterparties depending on changes in interest rates. We also purchase interest rate caps to protect against increases in market interest rates. We utilize interest rate swap contracts and interest rate caps to help manage the risk of changing interest rates.
We do not anticipate that our current off-balance-sheet activities will have a material impact on our future results of operations or our financial condition. Further information regarding our financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk can be found in Item 3 “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk”.
Our leased banking facilities and equipment are leased under non-cancelable operating leases under which we must make monthly payments over periods up to 15 years.
Stockholders’ Equity and Regulatory Capital
Historically, our primary source of capital has been the retention of earnings, net of dividend payments to shareholders. We seek to maintain capital at a level sufficient to assure our stockholders, our customers, and our regulators that our company and our bank subsidiary are financially sound. For this purpose, we perform ongoing assessments of our components of capital, as well as projected sources and uses of capital in conjunction with projected increases in assets and levels of risks.

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Total stockholders’ equity was $ 772.3 million at March 31, 2013 compared to $ 751.1 million at December 31, 2012.
The federal banking agencies require a minimum ratio of qualifying total capital to risk-weighted assets of 8% and a minimum ratio of Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets of 4%. In addition to the risk-based guidelines, federal banking regulators require banking organizations to maintain a minimum amount of Tier I capital to average total assets, referred to as the leverage ratio. Capital requirements apply to the Company and the Bank separately. In addition to these uniform risk-based capital guidelines and leverage ratios that apply across the industry, the regulators have the discretion to set individual minimum capital requirements for specific institutions at rates significantly above the minimum guidelines and ratios.
At March 31, 2013 , our Tier I capital, defined as stockholders’ equity less intangible assets, plus proceeds from the trust preferred securities (subject to limitations), was $711.6 million , compared to $688.4 million at December 31, 2012, representing an increase of $23.2 million, or 3.36%. The increase was primarily due to the increase in additional paid-in capital from the net income during the quarter of $17.5 million and an increase in trust preferred securities of $4.1 million assumed in the acquisition of PIB during the quarter. At March 31, 2013 , the total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 15.88% and the Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 14.63% . The Tier I leverage capital ratio was 12.64% .
As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the most recent regulatory notification categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based and Tier I leverage capital ratios as set forth in the table below.
As of March 31, 2013 (Dollars in thousands)
Actual
To Be Well-Capitalized
Excess
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
BBCN Bancorp, Inc
Total risk-based capital ratio
$
772,633

15.88
%
N/A

N/A

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
$
711,574

14.63
%
N/A

N/A

Tier 1 capital to total assets
$
711,574

12.64
%
N/A

N/A





BBCN Bank
Total risk-based capital ratio
$
760,006

15.64
%
$
486,044

10.00
%
$
273,962

5.64
%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
$
698,992

14.38
%
$
291,626

6.00
%
$
407,366

8.38
%
Tier I capital to total assets
$
698,992

12.42
%
$
281,440

5.00
%
$
417,552

7.42
%
As of December 31, 2012 (Dollars in thousands)
Actual
To Be Well-Capitalized
Excess
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
BBCN Bancorp, Inc
Total risk-based capital ratio
$
746,396

16.16
%
N/A

N/A

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
$
688,422

14.91
%
N/A

N/A

Tier 1 capital to total assets
$
688,422

12.76
%
N/A

N/A





BBCN Bank
Total risk-based capital ratio
$
725,655

15.73
%
$
461,417

10.00
%
$
264,238

5.73
%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
$
667,725

14.47
%
$
276,850

6.00
%
$
390,875

8.47
%
Tier I capital to total assets
$
667,725

12.38
%
$
269,767

5.00
%
$
397,958

7.38
%

Liquidity Management
Liquidity risk is the risk of reduction in our earnings or capital that would result if we were not able to meet our obligations when they come due without incurring unacceptable losses.  Liquidity risk includes the risk of unplanned decreases or changes in funding sources and changes in market conditions that affect our ability to liquidate assets quickly and with minimum loss of value.  Factors considered in liquidity risk management are the stability of the deposit base; the marketability, maturity, and pledging of our investments; the availability of alternative sources of funds; and our demand for credit. The objective of our liquidity management is to have funds available to meet cash flow requirements arising from fluctuations in deposit levels and the demands of daily operations, which include funding of securities purchases, providing for customers' credit needs, and ongoing repayment of borrowings.
Our primary sources of liquidity are derived from financing activities, which include customer and broker deposits, federal funds facilities, and borrowings from the FHLB and the FRB Discount Window.  These funding sources are augmented by payments of principal and interest on loans and securities, proceeds from sale of loans and the liquidation or sale of securities

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from our available for sale portfolio.  Primary uses of funds include withdrawal of and interest payments on deposits, originations of loans, purchases of investment securities, and payment of operating expenses.
At March 31, 2013 , our total borrowing capacity from the FHLB was $1.50 billion , of which $1.08 billion was unused and available to borrow. At March 31, 2013 , our total borrowing capacity from the FRB was $406.8 million, of which $406.8 million was unused and available to borrow. In addition to these lines, our liquid assets, consisting of cash and cash equivalent, interest-bearing cash deposits with other banks, overnight federal funds sold to other banks, liquid investment securities available for sale, and loan repayments within 30 days, were $647.1 million at March 31, 2013 compared to $661.3 million at December 31, 2012. Cash and cash equivalents, including federal funds sold were $ 280.8 million at March 31, 2013 compared to $312.9 million at December 31, 2012. We believe our liquidity sources to be stable and adequate to meet our day-to-day cash flow requirements.


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Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The objective of our asset and liability management activities is to improve our earnings by adjusting the type and mix of assets and liabilities to effectively address changing conditions and risks. Through overall management of our balance sheet and by controlling various risks, we seek to optimize our financial returns within safe and sound parameters. Our operating strategies for attaining this objective include managing net interest margin through appropriate risk/return pricing of assets and liabilities and emphasizing growth in retail deposits, as a percentage of interest-bearing liabilities, to reduce our cost of funds. We also seek to improve earnings by controlling non-interest expense, and enhancing non-interest income. We also use risk management instruments to modify interest rate characteristics of certain assets and liabilities to hedge against our exposure to interest rate fluctuations with the objective of, reducing the effects these fluctuations might have on associated cash flows or values. Finally, we perform internal analysis to measure, evaluate and monitor risk.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the most significant market risk impacting us. Interest rate risk occurs when interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities do not reprice simultaneously and in equal volume. A key objective of asset and liability management is to manage interest rate risk associated with changing asset and liability cash flows and values of our assets and liabilities and market interest rate movements. The management of interest rate risk is governed by policies reviewed and approved annually by the Board of Directors. Our Board delegates responsibility for interest rate risk management to the Asset Liability Committee of the Board ("ALCO") and to the Asset and Liability Management Committee (“ALM”), which is composed of the Bank’s senior executives and other designated officers.
Market risk is the risk of adverse impacts on our future earnings, the fair values of our assets and liabilities, or our future cash flows that may result from changes in the price of a financial instrument. The fundamental objective of our ALM is to manage our exposure to interest rate fluctuations while maintaining adequate levels of liquidity and capital. Our ALM meets regularly to monitor interest rate risk, the sensitivity of our assets and liabilities to interest rate changes, the book and market values of our assets and liabilities, and our investment activities. It also directs changes in the composition of our assets and liabilities. Our strategy has been to reduce the sensitivity of our earnings to interest rate fluctuations by more closely matching the effective maturities or repricing characteristics of our assets and liabilities. Certain assets and liabilities, however, may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Furthermore, interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate prior to changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind. We consider the anticipated effects of these factors when implementing our interest rate risk management objectives.
Interest Rate Sensitivity
We monitor interest rate risk through the use of a simulation model that provides us with the ability to simulate our net interest income. In order to measure, at March 31, 2013 , the sensitivity of our forecasted net interest income to changing interest rates, both rising and falling interest rate scenarios were projected and compared to base market interest rate forecasts. One application of our simulation model measures the impact of market interest rate changes on the net present value of estimated cash flows from our assets and liabilities, defined as our market value of equity. This analysis assesses the changes in market values of interest rate sensitive financial instruments that would occur in response to immediate and parallel changes in market interest rates.
The impacts on our net interest income and market value of equity exposed to immediate and parallel hypothetical changes in market interest rates as projected by the model we use for this purpose are illustrated in the following table.
March 31, 2013
December 31, 2012
Simulated
Estimated Net
Interest Income
Sensitivity
Market Value
Of Equity
Volatility
Estimated Net
Interest Income
Sensitivity
Market Value
Of Equity
Volatility
Rate Changes
+ 200 basis points
6.13
%
(3.55
)%
5.31
%
(2.24
)%
+ 100 basis points
2.57
%
(1.37
)%
2.51
%
1.01
%
- 100 basis points
(1.57
)%
0.42
%
(3.78
)%
3.06
%
- 200 basis points
(1.94
)%
0.82
%
(4.52
)%
4.68
%

The results obtained from using the simulation model are somewhat uncertain as the model does not take into account other impacts or changes and the effect they could have on Company’s business or changes in business strategy the Company might make in reaction to changes in the interest rate environment.

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Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We conducted an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) for the period ended March 31, 2013 . Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer determined that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2013 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
We are involved in routine litigation incidental to our business, none of which is expected to have a material adverse effect on us. There were no material developments in legal proceedings which were previously disclosed in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
There were no material changes from risk factors previously disclosed in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
None

Item 5.
Other Information
None
Item 6.
Exhibits
See “Index to Exhibits”.


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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.
BBCN BANCORP, INC.
Date:
May 8, 2013
/s/ Kevin S. Kim
Kevin S. Kim
Chariman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:
May 8, 2013
/s/ Douglas J. Goddard
Douglas J. Goddard
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number
Description
3.1
Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on June 5, 2000 (incorporated herein by reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on November 16, 2000)
3.2
Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on May 31, 2002 (incorporated herein by reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-8 Exhibit 3.3 filed with the SEC on February 5, 2003)
3.3
Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on June 1, 2004 (incorporated herein by reference to the Registration Statement on Form 10-Q Exhibit 3.1.1 filed with the SEC on November 8, 2004)
3.4
Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on November 2, 2005 (incorporated herein by reference to the Registration Statement on DEF14 A, Appendix B filed with the SEC on September 6, 2005)
3.5
Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on July 20, 2007 (incorporated herein by reference to the Registration Statement on DEF14 A, Appendix C filed with the SEC on April 19, 2007)
3.6
Certificate of Merger, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on November 30, 2011 (incorporated herein by reference to the Registration Statement on Form 10-Q Exhibit 3.6 filed with SEC on May 10, 2012)
3.7
Amended and Restated Bylaws of BBCN Bancorp, Inc.*
10.1
Definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 22, 2012, between BBCN Bancorp, Inc. and Pacific International Bancorp, Inc
10.2
CEO Employment Agreement between BBCN Bank and Soobong Min, dated April 30, 2013 and effective May 1, 2013*
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act of 2002*
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to section 906 of the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act of 2002*
99.1
Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to the Interim Final Rule - TARP Standards for Compensation and Corporate Governance at 31 CFR Part 30*
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document**
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document**
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document**
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document**
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document**
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document**
__________________________________
*
Filed herewith
**
Furnished herewith


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