Press Release

Capital Pacific Bancorp Announces Profits for First Quarter of 2009

04/16/2009

Contact:
Mark Stevenson, CEO or
Felice Belfiore, CFO
(503) 796-0100

Capital Pacific Bancorp ( OTC: CPBO.OB ) reported net income of $112,000 or earnings of $.03 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2009, compared to net income of $225,000 and earnings of $.14 per diluted share in the first quarter last year. Net income is virtually unchanged when compared to the fourth quarter of 2008.

"We are pleased with our financial performance during this tough economic cycle," said Mark Stevenson, CEO of Capital Pacific Bancorp. "It's a balancing act between working proactively with our clients to react to deteriorating conditions while capitalizing on new opportunities as they arise."

Deposits

As of March 31, 2009, actual client deposits grew to $99.5 million, up $12.1 million when compared to the first quarter of 2008 and up $9.4 million when compared to the fourth quarter of 2008. Growth in deposits includes net increases in the company's nonprofit sector and other depositors seeking safe haven in FDIC fully insured deposit accounts. New deposit growth continues to be partially offset by fluctuations in client accounts driven by client-specific circumstances and other economic factors.

Loans and reserve for loan losses

As of March 31, 2009, loans totaled $130.1 million, virtually unchanged when compared to the first quarter of 2008 and down $5.2 million when compared to the fourth quarter of 2008. Total loans declined due to a combination of loan sales and lower average borrowings from existing customers.

"Opportunities for quality loan originations are difficult to find in this economic environment," said Stevenson. "However, the company closed $6.8 million in new loan commitments and $18.2 million in renewed loan commitments in the first quarter of 2009, which is slightly above our volumes when compared to the same period last year." Stevenson noted that new loan commitments in the second quarter of this year are estimated to be $6.4 million.

The Company's reserve for loan losses increased slightly from the fourth quarter of 2008 at $3.0 million and equals 2.31% of total loans. Management's outlook on credit quality remains cautious. "The fundamental challenges we observed in 2008 are essentially the same," said Stevenson. "As a result, our reserve for loan losses remains high, yet appropriate, given prevailing economic conditions."

The following table provides information about the Company's reserve for
loan losses:


                                            Three months     Three months
                                           ended March 31,  ended March 31,
                                                2009             2008
                                           --------------   ---------------

Reserve for loan losses, beginning of
 period                                    $    2,929,000   $     2,402,000

Provision for loan losses                         262,000            40,000

Loan charge-offs                                 (192,000)                -

Loan recoveries                                     2,000             2,000
                                           --------------   ---------------

Reserve for loan losses, end of period     $    3,001,000   $     2,444,000
                                           ==============   ===============
			  

Non-performing assets

At March 31, 2009, non-performing assets were $5.2 million, or 3.61% of total assets, and 25% of total capital. This is an increase of $2.5 million when compared to the previous quarter. The increase is primarily related to a $1.8 million SBA loan for a multi-purpose commercial building that is now in default. This loan is fully secured by a 1st deed of trust on the property recently appraised "as-is" at $3.2 million.

Non-performing assets include both non-performing loans and other real estate owned. There were no loans 90 days past due.

At March 31, 2009, the company had $3.2 million in non-performing loans of which 30% of the balance is classified as residential construction, 56% is classified as owner-occupied commercial real estate and 14% is for other types of loans. Non-performing loans are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value.

At March 31, 2009, the Company had $2.0 million in other real estate owned representing four properties including two commercial properties valued at $574,000 in St. Helens, Oregon and land valued at $1.3 million in southern Oregon. The expected disposition of these properties will vary based upon location and type.

Capital adequacy

The company continues to be classified as well-capitalized by regulatory standards. The Company's total risk-based capital ratio is 16.5% at March 31, 2009. To be considered well-capitalized, a company must have total risked-based capital equal to 10.0% of risk-weighted assets.

The company is a participant in the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Capital Purchase Program (TCPP) and currently has $4 million in preferred stock outstanding under this program. TCPP was originally designed to attract broad participation by banking institutions to help stabilize the financial system and increase lending for the benefit of the U.S. economy.

"Our reason to participate in the program was twofold; retain our strong local lending programs and maintain healthy capital ratios," said Stevenson. "These reasons remain unchanged today. However, we are also aware of the new congressional restrictions that have been imposed on TCPP banks as well as the growing stigma now associated with this program. We will continue to evaluate our participation in the program in light of the changing landscape."

Net interest margin

The net interest margin was 4.33% in the first quarter of 2009, down 36 basis points from the previous quarter's net interest margin of 4.69%. The decline was the result of reversals of previously recognized interest income on loans that are now classified as non-performing.

Other financial highlights

--  Income associated with the sale of loans in the first quarter of 2009
    totaled $110,000, compared to the $16,000 in the fourth quarter of 2008,
    and $87,000 in the same quarter last year. The Company anticipates that
    income associated with the sale of loans will be at, or below, historical
    levels depending on ongoing investor interest in government-guaranteed and
    commercial real estate loans.
--  Non-interest expense in the first quarter of 2009 totaled $1.3
    million, which is approximately $100,000 less than the quarterly average in
    2008.  The decline is the result of the company's reduction in workforce in
    late 2008 and other limitations in the growth in non-interest expense.
			  

(unaudited and dollars in thousands, except per share data)



Condensed Balance Sheets        As of March 31, 2009   As of Dec. 31, 2008
                                --------------------  --------------------

Cash and due from banks         $              4,735  $              3,804
Investments                                    7,524                   993

Loans:
Commercial                                    47,965                53,595
Real estate                                   71,718                71,554
Other                                         10,384                10,131
                                --------------------  --------------------
  Total loans                                130,067               135,280
Loan loss reserve                             (3,001)               (2,929)
                                --------------------  --------------------
  Total loans, net of loan loss
   reserve                                   127,066               132,351
Other assets                                   3,815                 3,552
                                --------------------  --------------------
  Total assets                  $            143,140  $            140,700
                                ====================  ====================

Deposits:
Non interest-bearing demand     $             33,954  $             19,142
Interest-bearing demand                       36,560                38,720
Certificates of deposit                       28,975                32,229
                                --------------------  --------------------
   Total client deposits                      99,489                90,091

Brokered certificates of
 deposit                                      21,428                24,396
                                --------------------  --------------------
  Total deposits                             120,917               114,487

Other liabilities                              1,521                 5,663
Shareholders' equity                          20,702                20,550
                                --------------------  --------------------
  Total liabilities and
   shareholders' equity         $            143,140  $            140,700
                                ====================  ====================


Condensed Statements of Income  For the three months  For the three months
                                       ending                ending
                                   March 31, 2009         March 31, 2008
                                --------------------  --------------------

Interest income                 $              1,930  $              2,468
Interest expense                                 495                   918
                                --------------------  --------------------
  Net interest income                          1,435                 1,550
Provision for loan losses                        262                    40
                                --------------------  --------------------
  Net interest income, net of
   provision for loan losses                   1,173                 1,510
Deposit fees and other
 non-interest income                             220                   227
Income associated with
 the sale of loans                               110                    87
Non-interest expense                           1,331                 1,462
                                --------------------  --------------------
  Net income before tax expense                  172                   362
Income tax expense                                60                   137
                                --------------------  --------------------
  Net income                    $                112  $                225
                                ====================  ====================
  Earnings per share, basic (1) $               0.03  $               0.14
                                ====================  ====================
  Earnings per share, fully
   diluted (1)                  $               0.03  $               0.14
                                ====================  ====================
Basic average shares
 outstanding                               1,752,221             1,582,396
                                ====================  ====================
Fully diluted average shares
 outstanding                               1,752,221             1,582,418
                                ====================  ====================


Performance by Quarter           3/31/09   12/31/08    9/30/08    6/30/08
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Actual Loans                    $ 130,067  $ 135,280  $ 130,155  $ 130,485
Average Loans                   $ 136,984  $ 136,486  $ 128,129  $ 129,127

Loans past due 90 days or more  $       -  $       -  $       -  $       -
Non-performing loans            $   3,129  $     970  $   1,840  $     441
Other real estate owned         $   2,041  $   1,652  $   1,066  $   1,066
Total non-performing assets     $   5,170  $   2,622  $   2,906  $   1,507
Total non-performing assets as
 a percentage of total assets        3.61%      1.86%      2.13%      1.12%

Loans charged off, net of
 recoveries                     $     190  $     451  $       -  $  (1,017)
Loan loss reserve as a
 percentage of loans                 2.31%      2.17%      2.24%      2.19%
Loan loss reserve as a
 percentage of non-performing
 loans                                 96%       302%       159%       648%

Actual Client Deposits          $  99,489  $  90,091  $  90,228  $  90,717
Average Client Deposits         $  93,739  $  89,574  $  89,971  $  92,106

Net interest income             $   1,435  $   1,593  $   1,507  $   1,533
Net income before tax expense   $     172  $     107  $     327  $   1,151
Net income                      $     112  $     114  $     212  $     704
Net earnings per share, basic
 (1)                            $    0.03  $    0.07  $    0.12  $    0.40
Net earnings per share, fully
 diluted (1)                    $    0.03  $    0.07  $    0.12  $    0.40

Actual common shares
 outstanding                    1,771,910  1,748,594  1,748,594  1,748,594
Book value per common share     $    9.42  $    9.46  $    9.39  $    9.26

Return on average common equity (1)  1.20%      2.77%      5.14%     17.99%
Return on average assets             0.32%      0.32%      0.63%      2.11%
Net interest margin (2)              4.33%      4.69%      4.74%      4.74%
Efficiency ratio (3)                   75%        69%        78%        72%

(1) Includes the dilutive effect of preferred stock dividends accrued
    during the quarter

(2) Calculated on a tax equivalent basis

(3) Calculated by dividing non-interest expense by net interest income and
    non-interest income.
			  

About Capital Pacific Bancorp

Capital Pacific Bancorp ( OTC: CPBO.OB ) is the parent company of Capital Pacific Bank, which serves businesses, professionals and nonprofit organizations with comprehensive banking expertise and an elite level of service. Centrally headquartered in the Fox Tower in downtown Portland, the bank's full array of products and services are delivered through a strategic combination of Vice President-level client service officers and the innovative application of technology. For more information on Capital Pacific Bancorp or to see past press releases, visit www.capitalpacificbank.com .

Forward-looking statements

Statements in this release about future events or performance are forward-looking statements, which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results of the company to be materially different from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could affect future results include changes in the financial condition of our borrowers, changes in economic conditions generally, deteriorating asset values caused by changing market conditions, loan losses that exceed our reserve for loan losses, fluctuations in interest rates and the impact any of these factors may have upon clients of the company. Other factors include competition for loans and deposits within the company's trade area, and the impact that may have upon growth or income. Although forward-looking statements help to provide complete information about the company, readers should keep in mind that forward-looking statements may be less reliable than historical information. The company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements in this release to reflect events or changes in circumstances that occur after the date of this release.

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