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Hanmi Financial Corp. 10-Q Summary: Period Ended June 30, 2010

Business Context and Reporting Period

This is a Quarterly Report (Form 10-Q) for Hanmi Financial Corporation and its primary subsidiary, Hanmi Bank, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010. The company is a Delaware corporation operating primarily in Southern California. The filing highlights severe regulatory scrutiny, including a "Final Order" from the California Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and a Written Agreement with the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) requiring strict capital restoration and operational improvements. The company faces substantial doubt regarding its ability to continue as a going concern without successful capital raising.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Profitability: The company reported a net loss of $29.3 million for the quarter, a significant deterioration from the $9.5 million loss in the same period of 2009. The six-month loss widened to $78.7 million compared to $26.7 million in 2009.
• Provision for Credit Losses: Provisions increased sharply to $37.5 million (Q2) and $95.5 million (YTD) due to rising net charge-offs ($38.9 million in Q2) and deteriorating asset quality.
• Asset Quality: Non-performing loans increased 10.5% to $242.1 million, representing 9.67% of total gross loans. Non-performing assets totaled $266.2 million (9.13% of total assets).
• Capital Position: Stockholders' equity declined to $73.2 million from $149.7 million at year-end 2009. The Bank's tangible equity to tangible assets ratio was 5.20%, well below the 9.0% regulatory requirement.
• Deposits: Total deposits decreased by $174.2 million (6.3%) to $2.58 billion, driven by a $203.5 million reduction in brokered deposits as the bank eliminated reliance on wholesale funding.

Guidance, Outlook, Risks, and Unusual Items

• Regulatory Capital Requirements: Under the Final Order, the Bank was required to increase contributed equity capital by at least $100 million by July 31, 2010, and maintain a tangible equity ratio of 9.0% (rising to 9.5% by Dec 31, 2010).
• Capital Raising Actions:
  • Woori Transaction: Entered a definitive agreement to sell 175 million shares to Woori Finance Holdings Co. Ltd. for $210 million (plus an option for 25 million more). Closing is subject to regulatory approvals.
  • Public Offering: Successfully completed a $120 million registered rights and best efforts offering in July 2010 (subsequent to period end), satisfying the immediate $100 million capital directive.
• Going Concern: The filing explicitly states that the ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on raising additional capital and complying with regulatory orders. Failure to do so could result in conservatorship or receivership.
• Restrictions: The Bank is classified as "undercapitalized," prohibiting the acceptance of brokered deposits and restricting dividend payments and asset growth without regulatory approval.
• Unusual Items: Significant OREO (Other Real Estate Owned) expenses of $7.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010, primarily due to valuation allowances on properties.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Woori Transaction Status: Verify if the $210 million investment by Woori Finance Holdings has received final regulatory approval and closed.
• Capital Ratios: Confirm current regulatory capital ratios (Tier 1 and Total Risk-Based) to ensure compliance with the 9.0% tangible equity requirement.
• Asset Quality Trends: Monitor the trajectory of non-performing loans and net charge-offs, specifically in the commercial real estate and construction sectors which comprise significant concentrations.
• Liquidity Sources: Assess the bank's reliance on Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances and Federal Reserve Discount Window given the prohibition on brokered deposits.
• Regulatory Compliance: Review any new enforcement actions or updates regarding the Final Order and Written Agreement with the DFI and FRB.