News & Press Releases

CommerceWest Bank Declares Cash Dividend Payment to Shareholders

Irvine, California – March 5, 2019 – CommerceWest Bank announced the approval of a quarterly cash dividend by its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.17 per common share, payable April 12, 2019 to shareholders of record on March 15, 2019.

CommerceWest Bank Reports Earnings for 2018 – Record Q4 2018 EPS of $0.43 up 59% and Record YTD EPS of $1.47 up 20%

Irvine, California – January 29, 2019 – CommerceWest Bank reported record net income for the three months ended December 31, 2018 of $1,692,000 or $0.43 per common share, compared with net income of $1,073,000 or $0.27 per common share for the three months ended December 31, 2017, an EPS increase of 59%. The Bank also reported record net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2018 of $5,937,000 or $1.47 per common share, compared with net income of $5,005,000 or $1.22 per common share for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, an EPS increase of 20%.

CommerceWest Bank’s CFO Leeann Cochran Nominated for CFO of The Year

Irvine, California – January 16, 2019 –CommerceWest Bank’s CFO Leeann Cochran nominated for CFO of the Year by the Orange County Business Journal. The 2020 CFO of The Year Awards are presented to financial professionals in Orange County for outstanding performance as corporate stewards for the preceding fiscal year.

CommerceWest Bank Declares Cash Dividend Payment to Shareholders

Irvine, California – December 5, 2018 – CommerceWest Bank announced the approval of a quarterly cash dividend by its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.17 per common share, payable January 11, 2019 to shareholders of record at December 14, 2018.

CommerceWest Bank Helped Empower and Support Families Affected by Autism

Irvine, California – October 27, 2018 – CommerceWest Bank helped empower families affected by autism in supporting Talk About Curing Autism (TACA). TACA helps to strengthen the autism community by connecting families and the professionals who can help them. It allows families to share stories and information to help improve the quality of life for people with autism.

CommerceWest Bank Reports Third Quarter 2018 EPS of $0.39, up 18%

Irvine, California – October 25, 2018 – CommerceWest Bank reported net income for the three months ended September 30, 2018 of $1,576,000 or $0.39 per common share, compared with net income of $1,345,000 or $0.33 per common share for the three months ended September 30, 2017, an EPS increase of 18%. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 of $4,245,000 or $1.04 per common share, compared with net income of $3,932,000 or $0.96 per common share for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, an EPS increase of 8%.

CommerceWest Bank Helped Augie’s Quest Provide ALS Research

Irvine, California – October 13, 2018 – CommerceWest Bank helped Augie’s Quest Provide ALS Research. ALS, also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a neurological disease that causes dysfunction in the nerves and causes the brain to lose its ability to initiate and control muscle movement. Augie’s Quest is dedicated to finding treatments and cures for ALS.

CommerceWest Bank Helped Provide Service Dogs to our Wounded Veterans

Irvine, California – October 06, 2018 – CommerceWest Bank helped Patriotic Service Foundation provide service dogs to our wounded veterans by sponsoring the 22 to Zero annual gala. Patriotic Service Foundation matches veterans with highly trained and skilled service dogs. The service dogs help our veterans become more independent, self-confident and comfortable with life outside of the military.

CommerceWest Bank Supported the Blind Children’s Learning Center Early Intervention Efforts to Help Children with Visual Impairments

Irvine, California – September 25, 2018 – CommerceWest Bank supported the Blind Children’s Learning Center early intervention efforts to help children with visual impairments. The Global Infant Development program is an innovative program that pairs children with visual impairments with sighted peers, alongside one another in an inclusive setting. Children receive Braille and low vision instruction, training in adaptive technology, access to a multi-sensory curriculum, therapeutic services, and exposure to practical, real world experiences.