Pacific Mercantile Bank Increases Financing to Support the Further Growth of Poms & Associates

COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 28, 2016 -- Pacific Mercantile Bank (“the Bank”), the wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific Mercantile Bancorp (NASDAQ:PMBC), today announced that it has increased the financing for Poms & Associates Insurance Brokers (“Poms & Associates”) to $15 million.  The $15 million line of credit will be used to support the company’s growth. Poms & Associates also utilizes a broad array of Pacific Mercantile Bank’s cash management services, customized to fit their business needs.

Headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, Poms & Associates is a full-service insurance brokerage and consulting firm offering a broad range of products and services for private, public and institutional entities.  Founded in 1991, the firm specializes in Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Personal Lines, Risk Management, and Risk Control products and services.  With 25 years in business, $49 million in annual revenue, and branch offices across the Western United States, Poms & Associates is a proven resource in providing innovative and cost-effective solutions to manage complex needs.

“The Pacific Mercantile Bank team has provided exceptional customer support and has been a valued partner as we grow our business,” said Matthew Getty, Chief Financial Officer of Poms & Associates.  “We delivered excellent results over the last year and the increased credit facility positions us for future growth through acquisitions and investments in new producers, infrastructure, and tools.”

“Poms & Associates is a dynamic company led by a strong management team,” said Tom Vertin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Mercantile Bank.  “We have been delighted to support their success over the past year, and we are pleased to provide additional financing to help the company further expand and continue its strong momentum.”

About Pacific Mercantile Bank

Pacific Mercantile Bank opened for business March 1, 1999. The Bank, which is FDIC insured and a member of the Federal Reserve System, provides a wide range of commercial banking services to businesses, business owners and business professionals through its combination of traditional banking offices and comprehensive, sophisticated electronic banking services.

The Bank, headquartered in Orange County, operates a total of nine offices in Southern California, located in Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Bernardino counties. In addition, the Bank offers comprehensive online banking services accessible at www.pmbank.com.  Pacific Mercantile Bancorp (NASDAQ:PMBC) is the parent holding company of Pacific Mercantile Bank.

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Pacific Mercantile Bank Contact:
Kittridge Chamberlain
EVP & Chief Banking Officer
714-438-2500