Presidio Bank Reports Unaudited Results for Third Quarter 2012

Total Assets exceed $400 million for the first time

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Presidio Bank (OTCBB: PDOB), a Bay Area business bank, today reported unaudited results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 with total assets of $415 million, up 5.5% from June 30, 2012 and up 26% from September 30, 2011. Pre-tax income for the quarter ending September 30, 2012 was $780,211, down 1% from the quarter ended June 30, 2012. For the nine months ending September 30, 2012, pre-tax income was up 84% over the same period in 2011.

“Growth in new relationships and deposits continues to be strong, while we are also seeing increased activity in our loan pipeline.”

“Exceeding $400 million in assets reflects the achievement of another significant milestone in our development,” said Presidio Bank President and CEO, Steve Heitel. “Growth in new relationships and deposits continues to be strong, while we are also seeing increased activity in our loan pipeline.”

Some key financial highlights for the quarter included:

• Assets: Totals assets increased to a record $415 million, up $87 million (26%) from September 30, 2011
• Deposits: Deposits increased by another $21 million in the quarter and totaled a record $368 million at September 30, 2012.
• Loans: Loans increased by $1 million for the quarter to $265 million.
• Loan Loss Provision Expense: Loan loss provision expense was zero for the quarter as credit quality remained stable and strong.
• Operating Expenses: Operating expenses decreased 1% from the quarter ended June 30, 2012.

“Despite the challenges presented by the low interest rate environment, which compresses our margins, the Bank continues to grow and show impressive year over year earnings improvement,” said Presidio Bank Chairman and Founder, Jim Woolwine. “With four regional offices located in prime business hubs in the Bay Area combined with our experienced team and strong credit quality, Presidio Bank is well positioned for the future.”

3rd Quarter 2012 Financial Results
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts, unaudited)
Condensed Balance Sheet
	As of						As of
	9/30/2012		6/30/2012		Change Favorable/ (Unfavorable)		9/30/2011		Change Favorable/ (Unfavorable)
Total Assets	$	415,329	$	393,437	5.6	%	$	328,392	26.5	%
Loans		264,889		264,060	0.3	%		257,528	2.9	%
Deposits		367,814		346,459	6.2	%		279,495	31.6	%
Total Shareholder’s Equity		45,916		45,474	1.0	%		44,260	3.7	%
Common Equity		34,931		34,504	1.2	%		33,339	4.8	%
Book Value Per Common Share	$	8.47	$	8.37	1.2	%	$	8.15	4.0	%

3rd Quarter 2012 Financial Results
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts, unaudited)
Condensed Statement of Income
	For the three months ended								For the three months ended					For the nine months ended
	9/30/2012			6/30/2012			Change Favorable/ (Unfavorable)		9/30/2011			Change Favorable/ (Unfavorable)		9/30/2012			9/30/2011			Change Favorable/ (Unfavorable)
Net Revenue	$	3,606		$	3,633		(0.8	%)	$	3,615		(0.3	%)	$	10,847		$	10,386		4.4	%
Provision for Loan Loss		-			-		NM			-		NM			-			820		100.0	%
Total Operating Expenses		2,825			2,844		0.7	%		2,778		(1.7	%)		8,653			8,375		(3.3	%)
Net Income Before Taxes		780			789		(1.1	%)		837		(6.8	%)		2,193			1,191		84.1	%
Income taxes		325			323		(0.5	%)		343		5.2	%		904			(4,374	)	(120.7	%)
Net Income		456			465		(2.1	%)		494		(7.8	%)		1,289			5,566		(76.8	%)
Preferred Dividends		142			142		0.0	%		142		0.0	%		427			988		(56.8	%)
Net Income to Common		313			323		(3.1	%)		352		(10.9	%)		862			4,577		(81.2	%)
Earnings Per Common Share	$	0.08		$	0.08		(1.6	%)	$	0.09		(11.2	%)	$	0.21		$	1.14		(81.5	%)
Net Interest Margin		3.5	%		3.7	%	(5.1	%)		4.5	%	(22.2	%)		3.7	%		4.5	%	(18.0	%)
Efficiency Ratio		78.4	%		78.3	%	(0.1	%)		76.8	%	(2.0	%)		79.8	%		80.6	%	1.1	%
Return on Average Assets		0.5	%		0.5	%	(5.8	%)		0.6	%	(24.0	%)		0.4	%		1.8	%	(75.6	%)
Return on Average Common Equity		3.6	%		3.8	%	(4.3	%)		4.2	%	(14.1	%)		3.3	%		15.0	%	(77.8	%)

NM = Not Meaningful

About Presidio Bank

Presidio Bank provides business banking services to small and mid-size businesses, including professional service firms, real estate developers and investors, and not-for-profit organizations, and to their owners who desire personalized, responsive service with access to local decision makers. Presidio Bank offers clients the resources of a large bank combined with the personalized services of a neighborhood bank. Presidio Bank is headquartered in San Francisco, California and currently operates four banking offices in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, San Rafael and Palo Alto. More information is available at www.presidiobank.com. Presidio Bank is a member of FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

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