First Choice Bancorp

First Choice Bancorp is the registered bank holding company for First Choice Bank. First Choice Bank, headquartered in Cerritos, California, is a community-focused financial institution, serving diverse consumers and commercial clients and specializing in loans to small businesses, Private Banking clients, Commercial and Industrial (C&I) loans, and commercial real estate loans with a niche in providing finance for the hospitality industry. First Choice Bank is a Preferred Small Business Administration (SBA) Lender. Founded in 2005, First Choice Bank has quickly become a leading provider of financial services that enable our customers to grow, maintain strength, and achieve their business objectives. We strive to surpass our clients’ expectations through our efficiency and professionalism and are committed to being “First in Speed, Service, and Solutions.”

First Choice Bancorp is the registered bank holding company for First Choice Bank. First Choice Bank, headquartered in Cerritos, California, is a community-focused financial institution, serving diverse consumers and commercial clients and specializing in loans to small businesses, Private Banking clients, Commercial and Industrial (C&I) loans, and commercial real estate loans with a niche in providing finance for the hospitality industry. First Choice Bank is a Preferred Small Business Administration (SBA) Lender. Founded in 2005, First Choice Bank has quickly become a leading provider of financial services that enable our customers to grow, maintain strength, and achieve their business objectives. We strive to surpass our clients’ expectations through our efficiency and professionalism and are committed to being “First in Speed, Service, and Solutions.”.

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NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of First Choice Bancorp (NasdaqCM: FCBP) to Enterprise Financial Services Corp (NasdaqGS: EFSC). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of First Choice will receive only 0.6603 shares of Enterprise for each share of First Choice that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this considerat

FIRST CHOICE BANCORP INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of First Choice Bancorp - FCBP

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLP, a global investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of First Choice Bancorp (NASDAQ: FCBP) to Enterprise Financial Services Corp is fair to First Choice shareholders. Under the terms of the agreement, First Choice common stockholders will receive 0.6603 shares of Enterprise Financial common stock for each First Choice common share held and cash in lieu of fractional shares. Upon closing, First Choice shareholders are expected to own

First Choice Merger Investigation: Halper Sadeh LLP Announces Investigation Into Whether the Sale of First Choice Bancorp Is Fair to Shareholders; Investors Are Encouraged to Contact the Firm – FCBP

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NEW YORK, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of First Choice Bancorp ("First Choice" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FCBP) in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by Enterprise Financial Services Corp ("Enterprise") (NASDAQ: EFSC).  Under the terms of the merger agreement, First Choice shareholders will receive 0.6603 shares of Enterprise common stock for each First Choice share that they own, representing an implied per-share value of $33.11 for First Choice stockholders based on the $50.15 closing price of Enterprise stock on April 26, 2021.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: WeissLaw LLP Investigates First Choice Bancorp

Enterprise Financial Services (EFSC), the holding company of Enterprise Bank & Trust (EB&T), and First Choice Bancorp (FCBP), the holding company of First Choice Bank, are working together on a definitive merger agreement in which EFSC will acquire FCBP in an all-stock merger, according to a press release. The agreement will see FCBP merging with […]

Enterprirse Financial Services Buys Out First Choice Bank

Cerritos, CA, April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Choice Bancorp (NASDAQ: FCBP) (the "Company"), the holding company of First Choice Bank, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a $0.25 per share cash dividend at its special meeting held on April 25, 2021. The dividend will be payable on or about May 24, 2021 to holders of the Company's common stock of record as of the close of business on May 10, 2021.

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CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, March 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Nasdaq Capital Markets: FCBP) -- First Choice Bancorp, the holding company of First Choice Bank (collectively, “First Choice”), announced that in honor of National Employee Appreciation Day today, First Choice has donated $10,000 to three non-profit organizations helping to fight hunger in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties.

First Choice Bank Donates $10,000 in Honor of National Employee Appreciation Day

CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Nasdaq Capital Markets: FCBP) - First Choice Bancorp, the holding company for First Choice Bank (the “Bank” or “First Choice”), announced today that since January 1, 2021, First Choice has originated $150.7 million in loans as part of its continuing participation in the latest rounds of the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP” or “Program”).

First Choice Bancorp Announces Over $150 Million in New Loan Fundings Under the Expanded Paycheck Protection Program

CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Choice Bancorp (Nasdaq Capital Markets: FCBP) (the “Company”), the holding company for First Choice Bank (the “Bank” or “First Choice”), announced today that the Bank has completed the sale of its Rowland Heights, California branch (“Rowland Heights Branch”) to Golden Bank, N.A. (“Golden Bank”), headquartered in Houston, Texas.

First Choice Bank Announces Sale of Rowland Heights Branch

Cerritos, CA, Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Choice Bancorp (NASDAQ: FCBP) (the "Company"), the holding company of First Choice Bank, today announced that Mr. Robert M. Franko, the Company's President, CEO and CFO and Mr. Mag Wangsuwana, the Chief Financial Officer of First Choice Bank, will participate virtually in the Janney West Coast CEO Forum from February 3 - 4, 2021. During the conference, Mr. Franko and Mr. Wangsuwana will hold a series of virtual meetings with institutional investors.

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First Choice Bancorp is California-based holding company whose primary subsidiary, First Choice Bank, is organized as a full-service community bank. Growth in ROE at FCBP is attributable to more efficient management of available resources.

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First Choice Bancorp is reporting very strong earnings as the loan loss provisions remain very low. While more assets have moved to a non-accrual status, the LTV ratio tends to be low, which shields the bank from large losses.

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CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Nasdaq Capital Markets: FCBP) - First Choice Bancorp, the holding company for First Choice Bank (the “Bank” or “First Choice”), today announced that the Bank's fundraising efforts for 2020 will be directed to 18 local charities in the Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego County areas. These organizations, helping those most in need in our communities, are facing even higher demand for services during these unprecedented times. Thanks to the tremendous generosity of First Choice clients, employees, directors and friends, along with dollar-for-dollar matches by the Bank and the Much is Given Foundation, this year's contribution to the selected nonprofit organizations totals $60,000.

First Choice Bank's 2020 Charity Fundraising

Cerritos, CA, Nov. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Choice Bancorp (NASDAQ: FCBP) (the "Company"), the holding company of First Choice Bank, today announced that members of its executive management team will participate in the Raymond James Virtual Emerging Bank Symposium on December 1, 2020. During the conference, the Company's executive management team plans to hold a series of meetings with institutional investors.

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