Banc of California posts Q4 net loss of $492.9 million after PacWest merger
Banc of California reported a fourth-quarter 2023 net loss of $492.9 million, or $4.55 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $33.3 million, or $0.42 per share, in the third quarter. The loss included $442.4 million of pre-tax losses on security sales tied to its balance sheet repositioning and $111.8 million of merger costs from the November 30, 2023 PacWest Bancorp merger. Book value per common share fell to $17.12 from $24.12 at September 30, 2023.
Key points
- Q4 2023 net loss of $492.9 million, or $4.55 per diluted share, versus a Q3 2023 net loss of $33.3 million, or $0.42 per share.
- Pre-tax items included $442.4 million of losses on security sales and $111.8 million of merger costs.
- Total assets were $38.5 billion at December 31, 2023; book value per common share was $17.12.
- Management will hold a conference call at 10:00 A.M. Pacific Time on January 25, 2024.
The filing
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