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By Staff Report / Wednesday, April 26th, 2017 / Central Coast Health Watch, Earnings, East Ventura County, Latest news, Technology, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Amgen revenues fall but profits increase
Thousand Oaks-based biotech giant Amgen’s total revenues decreased by 1 percent to $5.5 billion during the first quarter of 2017, compared to the same period a year ago, according to an earnings report April 26. The drop was related to the plunge in sales of Enbrel, its rheumatoid arthritis drug. Sales decreased 15 percent due Read More →
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By Staff Report / Tuesday, April 25th, 2017 / Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Latest news / Comments Off on Bank of the Sierra acquiring Ojai Community Bank
Banking industry consolidation on the Central Coast picked up speed on April 25 with the parent company of Bank of the Sierra announcing plans to acquire OCB Bancorp and its four branches in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. The $14 per share acquisition sent OCB Bancorp shares soaring more 50 percent and marks the latest Read More →
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By Staff Report / Friday, April 21st, 2017 / Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Earnings, Latest news, South Coast / Comments Off on Montecito Bank & Trust reports growth in assets, loans, deposits and income
Montecito Bank & Trust’s total assets grew by $68.1 million to $1.3 billion in the prior 12-month period, according to a quarterly report released April 20. The bank also reported loan growth of $155 million and increased deposits by 7.34 percent. The bank also reported that its net income for the period grew 28 percent Read More →
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By Staff Report / Friday, April 21st, 2017 / Latest news, South Coast, Technology, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Carpinteria software company Procore opening office in Australia
Construction software company Procore, based in Carpinteria, has opened a new office in Sydney, Australia. The addition of the new location is a response to high demand in Australia and New Zealand, the company said in a news release April 20. Its customers have reached more than 100 in the region, with more than 50,000 Read More →
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By Staff Report / Thursday, April 20th, 2017 / Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Earnings, Latest news, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on American Riviera Bank reports strong growth
Santa Barbara-based American Riviera Bank showed strong growth for the first quarter of 2017, posting an unaudited net income of $956,000 or 22 cents per share. The rise represents a 426 percent increase from the $182,000 or 4 cents per share reported for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. The growth is the latest Read More →
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