CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, March 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Nasdaq Capital Markets: FCBP) -- First Choice Bancorp, the holding company of First Choice Bank (collectively, “First Choice”), announced that for the second year in a row, First Choice has been ranked by S&P Global Market Intelligence as one of the Top 100 Best-Performing Community Banks in the U.S. First Choice, as part of the category of banks with assets under $3 billion, moved up to #38 in 2019 from #42 in 2018, out of a total of 4,391 banks eligible for this year’s ranking. “We are honored to be included on S&P’s list of Best-Performing Community Banks, now two years in a row,” said Robert Franko, President and CEO. “Our success is a true testament to First Choice’s commitment to the communities we serve, our hardworking and talented staff, our sound financial decisions and our unwavering mission for the last 15 years to be First in Speed, Service and Solutions.”
Today we'll take a closer look at First Choice Bancorp (NASDAQ:FCBP) from a dividend investor's perspective. Owning a...
Robert M. Franko, currently President and CEO of First Choice Bank and First Choice Bancorp, has also been appointed the Chief Financial Officer of First Choice Bancorp. Mr. Franko started his career in Southern California as the Chief Financial Officer of Imperial Bank and Imperial Bancorp, an NYSE listed company, prior to its sale to Comerica.
At these conferences, the Company’s executive management team plans to hold a series of meetings with institutional investors. A copy of the investor presentation that will be used at the event is made available on the Company’s investor relations website on the “Presentations” page under the “News & Events” tab. About First Choice Bancorp: First Choice Bancorp, headquartered in Cerritos, California, is the sole shareholder of, and the registered bank holding company for, First Choice Bank.
First Choice Bancorp (FCBP), the holding company for First Choice Bank (the “Bank” or “First Choice”), has announced the appointment of Lynn McKenzie-Tallerico as Director. "We are pleased to welcome Lynn to our Board of Directors at this important next stage of First Choice’s growth," stated Peter Hui, Chairman of the Board. "I am excited to join the First Choice Bancorp Board," said Ms. McKenzie-Tallerico.
Investors who take an interest in First Choice Bancorp (NASDAQ:FCBP) should definitely note that the Chairman of the...
Current Quarter Highlights Net income of $6.0 million or $0.51 per diluted shareNet interest margin of 4.85%Return on average assets and average equity of 1.40% and.
First Choice Bancorp (Nasdaq Capital Markets: FCBP) the holding company of First Choice Bank (collectively, “First Choice”), announced that First Choice has provided emergency donations totaling $10,000 to several non-profit organizations in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties helping to fight hunger during the growing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The five charitable organizations, each receiving a $2,000 donation, include Food Finders (www.foodfinders.org) and Project Angel Food (www.angelfood.org) in Los Angeles county; Second Harvest Food Bank (www.feedoc.org) and Caterina’s Club (https://caterinasclub.org) in Orange County; and Kitchens For Good (https://kitchensforgood.org/) in San Diego County. “We are so grateful to have First Choice’s continuing support in these very uncertain times,” said Chef Bruno Serato of Caterina’s Club, whose organization was one of those highlighted in First Choice’s 2019 Annual Charity Golf Tournament.
Current Quarter Highlights ●Net income of $4.5 million or $0.39 per diluted share ●Net interest margin of 4.78% ●Return on average assets and average equity of.
Mr. Park has worked in various areas of compliance within the banking industry for over 15 years and has served as Senior Vice President/Chief Compliance Officer for First Choice Bank since 2013. Jae has been instrumental in ensuring that First Choice Bank remains in compliance with all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
To the annoyance of some shareholders, First Choice Bancorp (NASDAQ:FCBP) shares are down a considerable 35% in the...
To the annoyance of some shareholders, First Choice Bancorp (NASDAQ:FCBP) shares are down a considerable 36% in the...
The Raymond James Community Bankers Cup awards recognize the top 10% of community banks based on various profitability, operational efficiency, and balance sheet metrics. The pool of community banks considered for recognition includes all exchange-traded domestic banks, excluding mutual holding companies and potential acquisition targets, with assets between $500 million and $10 billion as of December 31, 2019. More than 250 community banks across the United States were analyzed for the awards.
Like a puppy chasing its tail, some new investors often chase 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story...
Readers hoping to buy First Choice Bancorp (NASDAQ:FCBP) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the...
First Choice Bancorp (NASDAQ:FCBP) shareholders should be happy to see the share price up 12% in the last month. But...
First Choice Bancorp (FCBP), the holding company for First Choice Bank (the “Bank” or “First Choice”), announced today that the Bank has received the highest available rating, “Outstanding,” during its most recent Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) examination by the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) of San Francisco. The FRB is First Choice’s primary federal banking regulator, and the CRA examination reviewed the Bank’s achievements in meeting the credit needs of the communities in which the Bank operates, including low- and moderate-income (“LMI”) neighborhoods.
First Choice Bancorp (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 regular meeting held on May 7, 2020. The dividend will be payable on or about June 4, 2020 to holders of the Company’s common stock of record as of the close of business on May 21, 2020. First Choice Bancorp, headquartered in Cerritos, California, is the sole shareholder of and the registered bank holding company for, First Choice Bank.
First Choice Bancorp (Nasdaq Capital Markets: FCBP) the holding company of First Choice Bank (collectively, “First Choice”), announced that First Choice’s SBA Administrator, Jill Hagen-Campos, will be a panelist at the FDIC’s 2020 San Diego Community Development Forum taking place February 18, 2020, at the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center in San Diego. Attendees will include various financial institutions and non-profit organizations throughout San Diego County, as well as representatives from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the California Department of Business Oversight, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
How do you pick the next stock to invest in? One way would be to spend days of research browsing through thousands of publicly traded companies. However, an easier way is to look at the stocks that smart money investors are collectively bullish on. Hedge funds and other institutional investors usually invest large amounts of […]