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    ITEM INFORMATION:		Results of Operations and Financial Condition
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
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    DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20200723

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    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
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    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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    		STREET 1:		135 N. LOS ROBLES AVE. 7TH FLOOR
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    		STATE:			CA
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