Banc of California Announces Redemption of Series E Preferred Stock and Quarterly Dividends

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Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) will redeem its outstanding 7.00% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series E, on March 15, 2022, at a price of $1,000 per share. Concurrently, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share on common stock and $0.4375 per Series E Depositary Share, payable on April 1, 2022, and March 15, 2022, respectively. The Series E Depositary Shares will be delisted following the redemption. Banc of California holds $9.4 billion in assets as of December 31, 2021.

Positive

• Declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share on common stock.
• Quarterly dividend of $0.4375 per Series E Depositary Share, demonstrating consistent returns.
• Strong asset base of $9.4 billion as of December 31, 2021.

Negative

• Redemption of Series E Preferred Stock could impact future dividend configurations.
• Series E Depositary Shares will be delisted, potentially affecting liquidity.

SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) today announced that it will redeem on March 15, 2022 all of its outstanding 7.00% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series E, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series E Preferred Stock”), and the corresponding depositary shares, each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of the Series E Preferred Stock (the “Series E Depositary Shares”). In addition, Banc of California announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share on its outstanding common stock and a quarterly dividend of $0.4375 per depositary share on its 7.00% Series E Preferred Stock.

Redemption of Series E Preferred Stock

The Series E Preferred Stock will be redeemed at a redemption price per share equal to $1,000 (equivalent to $25 per Series E Depositary Share). Because the redemption date is also a dividend payment date, the redemption price does not include any declared and unpaid dividends. The regular quarterly dividend, in an amount equal to $17.50 per share of Series E Preferred Stock (equivalent to $0.4375 per Series E Depositary Share), for the full current quarterly dividend period from, and including, December 15, 2021 to, but excluding, March 15, 2022 will be paid separately in the customary manner on March 15, 2022 to holders of record as of February 25, 2022.

The Series E Depositary Shares (NYSE: BANC-E; CUSIP No. 05990K874) are held in book-entry form through The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) and will be redeemed in accordance with the procedures of DTC. Upon redemption, the Series E Preferred Stock and the Series E Depositary Shares will no longer be outstanding and all rights with respect to such stock and depositary shares will cease and terminate, except the right to payment of the redemption price. Also upon redemption, the Series E Depositary Shares will be delisted from trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Payment to DTC will be made by Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (“Computershare”), Banc of California’s redemption agent for the Series E Depositary Shares. Questions regarding redemption of the Series E Depositary Shares or the procedures therefor may be referred to Computershare at 150 Royall Street, Canton, MA 02021, Attention: Corporate Actions.

This news release does not constitute a notice of redemption under the certificate of designations governing the Series E Preferred Stock or the deposit agreement governing the Series E Depositary Shares and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the notice of redemption issued by Banc of California.

Quarterly Dividend

In addition to the redemption of the Series E Preferred Stock, the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable on April 1, 2022 to stockholders of record as of March 15, 2022.

Banc of California maintains a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) which allows stockholders to automatically acquire shares at a 3% discount from the applicable market price. All registered stockholders with holdings maintained at the Company's transfer agent, Computershare, are eligible to participate in the DRIP program. For more information on the Company's DRIP program, please contact Investor Relations at IR@bancofcal.com or (855) 361-2262.

As noted above, the Board of Directors also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4375 per depositary share on the Company's Series E Preferred Stock. The dividend will be payable on March 15, 2022 to holders of record as of February 25, 2022. The Series E Depositary Shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the “BANC PRE” symbol.

About Banc of California, Inc.

Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is a bank holding company with $9.4 billion in assets at December 31, 2021 and one wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Banc of California, N.A. (the Bank). The Bank has 37 offices including 32 full-service branches located throughout Southern California. Through our dedicated professionals, we provide customized and innovative banking and lending solutions to businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals throughout California. We help to improve the communities where we live and work, by supporting organizations that provide financial literacy and job training, small business support and affordable housing. With a commitment to service and to building enduring relationships, we provide a higher standard of banking. We look forward to helping you achieve your goals. For more information, please visit us at www.bancofcal.com.

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Investor Relations Inquiries:

Banc of California, Inc.

(855) 361-2262

Jared Wolff, (949) 385-8700

Lynn Hopkins, (949) 265-6599

Source: Banc of California, Inc.

FAQ

What is the redemption date for Banc of California's Series E Preferred Stock?

The redemption date for Banc of California's Series E Preferred Stock is March 15, 2022.

What dividend amount has Banc of California declared for common stock?

Banc of California has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share on its common stock.

When will Banc of California pay dividends for Series E Preferred Stock?

Dividends for Series E Preferred Stock will be paid on March 15, 2022.

What is the impact of redeeming Series E Preferred Stock on shareholders?

Redeeming Series E Preferred Stock could impact future dividend configurations and liquidity for shareholders.

What is the CUSIP for Banc of California's Series E Depositary Shares?

The CUSIP for Banc of California's Series E Depositary Shares is 05990K874.