FRESNO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Board of Directors of Central Valley Community Bancorp (Company)
(NASDAQ:CVCY), the parent company of Central Valley Community Bank
(Bank), announced today that Folsom Lake Bank shareholders approved the
merger between Folsom Lake Bank and Central Valley Community Bank at a
special meeting held on August 10, 2017. The transaction, subject to
customary closing conditions, is expected to be completed as of October
1, 2017, with the conversion of all operational systems to be completed
in the first quarter of 2018.
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As of June 30, 2016, on a pro forma consolidated basis with Folsom Lake
Bank, Central Valley Community Bancorp would have had nearly $1.7
billion in total assets and 24 branches.
“We believe the future is bright for Folsom Lake Bank as a combined
organization with Central Valley Community Bank. The impressive history
of both banks and shared community banking values will bring opportunity
to shareholders, customers, employees and the community,” stated Robert
Flautt, President, CEO and Director of Folsom Lake Bank.
“Folsom Lake Bank shareholder approval brings us one step closer in the
merger process and confirms shareholder confidence in the merger,”
stated James M. Ford, President and CEO of Central Valley Community
Bancorp and Central Valley Community Bank. “The successful blending of
our two great community banks is right on track. Together, we look
forward to continuing to provide the highest standards of customer
service, competitive financial products and education, and community
giving support.”
Central Valley Community Bancorp trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange
under the symbol CVCY and as of June 30, 2017 has reported assets of
$1,444,836,000. Central Valley Community Bank, headquartered in Fresno,
California, was founded in 1979 and is the sole subsidiary of Central
Valley Community Bancorp. Central Valley Community Bank operates 22
full-service offices in Cameron Park, Clovis, Exeter, Fair Oaks, Folsom,
Fresno, Kerman, Lodi, Madera, Merced, Modesto, Oakhurst, Prather,
Roseville, Stockton, Tracy, and Visalia, California. Additionally, the
Bank operates Commercial Real Estate Lending, SBA Lending and
Agribusiness Lending Departments. Central Valley Investment Services are
provided by Investment Centers of America, Inc.
Members of Central Valley Community Bancorp’s and the Bank’s Board of
Directors are: Daniel J. Doyle (Chairman), Daniel N. Cunningham (Lead
Independent Director), Edwin S. Darden, Jr., F. T. “Tommy” Elliott, IV,
James M. Ford, Gary D. Gall, Steven D. McDonald, Louis McMurray, and
William S. Smittcamp. Sidney B. Cox is Director Emeritus. More
information about Central Valley Community Bancorp and Central Valley
Community Bank can be found at www.cvcb.com.
Also, visit Central Valley Community Bank on Twitter and Facebook.
More information about Central Valley Community Bancorp and Central
Valley Community Bank can be found at www.cvcb.com.
Also, visit Central Valley Community Bank on Twitter and Facebook.
Folsom Lake Bank, headquartered in Folsom, California, reported assets
of $205,931,895 as of June 30, 2017. Folsom Lake Bank, founded in 2007,
operates three full-service branch offices in Folsom, Rancho Cordova and
Roseville. Additional information about Folsom Lake Bank can be found at www.folsomlakebank.com.
Forward-looking Statements - Certain matters discussed in this
press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements
contained herein that are not historical facts, such as statements
regarding the Company’s current business strategy and the Company’s
plans for future development and operations, are based upon current
expectations. These statements are forward-looking in nature and involve
a number of risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties
include, but are not limited to (1) significant increases in competitive
pressure in the banking industry; (2) the impact of changes in interest
rates, a decline in economic conditions at the international, national
or local level on the Company’s results of operations, the Company’s
ability to continue its internal growth at historical rates, the
Company’s ability to maintain its net interest margin, and the quality
of the Company’s earning assets; (3) changes in the regulatory
environment; (4) fluctuations in the real estate market; (5) changes in
business conditions and inflation; (6) changes in securities markets;
(7) the expected cost savings, synergies and other financial benefits
for the acquisition might not be realized within the expected time
frames or at all; (8) governmental approval of the acquisition may not
be obtained or adverse regulatory conditions may be imposed in
connection with governmental approval of the acquisition; (9) conditions
to the closing of the acquisition may not be satisfied, (10) the
shareholders of Folsom Lake Bank may fail to approve the consummation of
the acquisition, and (11) the other risks set forth in the Company’s
reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Therefore, the information set forth in such forward-looking statements
should be carefully considered when evaluating the business prospects of
the Company.
Central Valley Community Bancorp will undertake no obligation to revise
or publically release any revision or update to the forward looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date
on which statements were made.
Central Valley Community Bancorp has filed a registration statement with
the SEC, including a proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant
documents concerning the proposed transaction. This communication does
not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy
any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. WE URGE
INVESTORS TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS
TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER OR INCORPORATED
BY REFERENCE IN THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN
IMPORTANT INFORMATION. The proxy statement/prospectus is available for
free, both on the SEC website (http://www.sec.gov)
and from Central Valley Community Bancorp and Folsom Lake Bank.
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Central Valley Community Bancorp
Debbie Nalchajian-Cohen,
559-222-1322
Cell: 559-281-1312
Source: Central Valley Community Bancorp