Heartland BancCorp Ranks #57 on American Banker Magazine’s Top 200 Publicly Traded Community Banks and Thrifts List for 2017

GAHANNA, Ohio, April 26, 2017 -- Heartland BancCorp, (OTCQB:HLAN), parent company of Heartland Bank, today announced that it has once again been named to American Banker magazine’s Top 200 Publicly Traded Community Banks and Thrifts.  In its May 2017 issue, American Banker ranked Heartland 57^th on its Top 200 Publicly Traded Community Banks and Thrifts list based on three-year average return on equity (“ROE”) as of 12/31/16 (Source: SNL Financial).  Heartland is the only locally based bank in Columbus to make the list.

“We are honored to have made American Banker’s Top 200 list for the ninth consecutive year,” said G. Scott McComb, Chairman, President and CEO.  “Our cohesive team of bankers has created a special organizational clarity that has helped us achieve success with our clients, communities and shareholders.” 

About Heartland BancCorp

Heartland BancCorp is a registered Ohio bank holding company and the parent of Heartland Bank, which operates thirteen full-service banking offices. Heartland Bank, founded in 1911, provides full service commercial, small business, and consumer banking services; alternative investment services; insurance services; and other financial products and services.  Heartland Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve, a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender. Heartland BancCorp is currently quoted on the OTC Markets (OTCQB) under the symbol HLAN. Learn more about Heartland Bank at HeartlandBank.com.

Contact:
G. Scott McComb, Chairman, President & CEO					
Heartland BancCorp  
614-337-4600