Security California Bancorp Announces Successful Closing of $20 Million Common Stock Offering

RIVERSIDE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Security California Bancorp (the “Company”), (OTCBB: SCAF) holding company for Security Bank of California (the “Bank”), announced today that it has closed a private placement of its common stock resulting in gross proceeds to the Company of $20 million. The Company sold 2,580,645 shares of common stock at $7.75 per share. RBC Capital Markets acted as the sole placement agent for this offering, with Bingham McCutchen LLP and Varner & Brandt LLP serving as legal advisors to Security California Bancorp.

"This additional capital will provide us with the flexibility to grow our core business and be well positioned to pursue strategic growth opportunities. This successful transaction represents a strong vote of confidence by our investors who recognize the solid community bank we have built focused on providing relationship based lending and depository services," said Jim Robinson, Chairman and CEO of Security California Bancorp.

The securities issued in the private placement have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or applicable state securities laws, and accordingly may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and such applicable state securities laws.

About Security Bank of California

Security Bank of California opened for business on June 20, 2005. The Bank offers personalized services and products to businesses and individuals through its three full service offices in Riverside, San Bernardino and Redlands.

Security California Bancorp common stock is traded on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol: SCAF.OB.

For more information visit www.securitybankca.com.

Security California Bancorp
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