BANC OF CALIFORNIA, INC. current report, Q2 FY2012

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K was filed by First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc. (not BANC OF CALIFORNIA, INC.) on June 1, 2012. The report details a regulatory approval received on the same date regarding a strategic acquisition and corporate status change.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide specific financial data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity figures. This report focuses exclusively on a corporate event rather than financial performance.

Material Changes

  • Regulatory Approval: The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco approved the Company's application to acquire Beach Business Bank.
  • Corporate Status: The approval allows First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc. to become a bank holding company.

Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary

Management announced the acquisition via a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1. The filing does not contain specific forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies beyond the successful regulatory approval of the transaction.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the terms and financial impact of the acquisition of Beach Business Bank in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • Confirm the operational timeline for the transition to bank holding company status.
  • Review subsequent filings for the integration plan and any updated financial projections resulting from the acquisition.