When was Preferred Bank founded?
We commenced operations in December 1991 in Los Angeles, California.
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On what exchange is Preferred Bank stock traded?
Our common stock is quoted on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “PFBC”.
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What firms write research on Preferred Bank?
The following companies present research on Preferred Bank:
Sandler O'Neill & Partners, L.P.
D.A. Davidson & Co.
Raymond James & Associates
Janney Montgomery Scott
Stephens Co.
B Riley / FBR
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Who are Preferred Bank’s independent auditors?
Preferred Bank is audited by Crowe, LLP
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Who is Preferred Bank’s outside legal counsel?
Preferred Bank’s outside legal counsel is Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.
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When was Preferred Bank’s initial public offering?
Preferred Bank priced its initial public offering on February 14, 2005 at $38.00 per share. The Company raised approximately $80.6 million in gross proceeds through the sale of 2.1 million shares of common stock. The IPO was led by Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. with Keefe, Bruyette & Woods and RBC Capital Markets acting as co-managers.
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How do I contact the Preferred Bank’s Investor Relations?
Preferred Bank’s Investor Relations can be reached via post, telephone, fax or email:
Edward Czajka
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
601 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 4800
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: (213) 891-1188
Fax: (213) 622-5161
Email: CFO@preferredbank.com
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Where is Preferred Bank headquartered?
Preferred Bank is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The Company’s corporate offices are at 601 South Figueroa Street, 47th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017 and the telephone number is (213) 891-1188.
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Who should I contact for additional information about my stockholder account, such as a change of address or lost stock certificates?
For shareholder inquiries, including change of name, address or telephone number, canceling or issuing stock certificates, and resolving problems related to lost, destroyed, or stolen certificates, please contact our transfer agent:
Computershare
330 N. Brand Blvd. Suite 701
Glendale CA 91203-2389
www.computershare.com
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Does Preferred Bank pay a dividend?
Please click
here for dividend information.
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Does Preferred Bank have a dividend reinvestment plan?
No, Preferred Bank does not currently have a dividend reinvestment plan.
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Can I buy shares of Preferred Bank directly from the Company?
We currently do not have a direct stock purchase program. You can purchase shares of Preferred Bank by contacting a registered stockbroker.
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How can I get a copy of Preferred Bank’s FDIC Filings?
Printed copies of our reports can be requested by email under
Information Request
or by calling Kristen Papke at Financial Profiles at (310) 663-8007
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How many employees does Preferred Bank have?
As of December 31, 2018, the Company had 270 full time employees. If you are interested in employment opportunities, please visit our
Career Opportunities page.
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Who are the members of your senior management team?
Click here to view Preferred Bank’s management team.
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What are Preferred Bank's corporate governance policies?
Click here to review our corporate governance efforts.
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Where can I find news about Preferred Bank?
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Does Preferred Bank have any upcoming investor events?
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How can I receive additional information on Preferred Bank? How can I get on Preferred Bank’s investor E-mail list?
Click here to receive additional information on Preferred Bank.
Click here here to sign up for Preferred Bank’s email list.
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When is Preferred Bank’s fiscal year end?
Preferred Bank’s fiscal year end is December 31.
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Where does Preferred Bank have branch/regional offices?
We conduct our banking business from our main office in Los Angeles, California, and through our ten full-service branch banking offices in Alhambra, Anaheim, Arcadia, Century City, City of Industry, Diamond Bar, Irvine, Pico Rivera, San Francisco, and Torrance, California.
Click here for locations and contact information for all branches.
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I am interested in opening up an account with Preferred Bank, who should I contact?
Please contact someone at one of our Preferred Bank
branches.
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I am with the media and would like to interview one of your executives. Who do I contact?
Please contact Jeffrey Haas at (310) 622-8240.
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