September 11, 2008 05:06 PM Eastern Time 

Cardinal Bank Hosts Japanese Banking Delegation

TYSONS CORNER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cardinal Bank (NASDAQ:CFNL) hosted a delegation of Japanese bankers at its headquarters in McLean, VA. The contingent of 16 Japanese bankers visited the U.S. to study community banking trends. As part of their educational tour in the metropolitan regions of Washington, DC and New York, the delegation is interested in learning the strategies U.S. banks employ to connect with the local community and compete successfully while differentiating themselves from large competitors. The group included representatives from community banks in Japan.

“We were delighted to host the Japanese Banking Delegation again this year. This opportunity facilitates a better understanding of our diverse financial system and serves to foster good communications between our respective countries,” said Cardinal Financial Chairman and CEO Bernard H. Clineburg.

About Cardinal Financial Corporation: Cardinal Financial Corporation, a financial holding company headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia with assets of $1.73 billion at June 30, 2008, serves the Washington Metropolitan region through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cardinal Bank, with 25 conveniently located banking offices. Cardinal also operates George Mason Mortgage, LLC; Cardinal Trust and Investment Services; and Wilson/Bennett Capital Management, Inc. The Company's stock is traded on NASDAQ (CFNL). For additional information, please visit our Web site at www.cardinalbank.com or call 703.584.3400.