Banc of California, Inc. Announces Quarterly Senior Debt Interest Payment

Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a quarterly cash interest payment for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 in the amount of $0.46875 per note on its outstanding senior notes (NYSE: BOCA). The interest payment will be payable on January 15, 2015 to note holders of record as of January 1, 2015. This interest payment results in an annualized yield of 7.50%.

About Banc of California, Inc.

Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) has total assets over $5.5 billion and is the largest bank holding company headquartered in Orange County, CA. The Company’s principal subsidiary, Banc of California, N.A., provides banking services and loans serving the diverse needs of private businesses, entrepreneurs and homeowners. Banc of California operates over 80 offices, including 38 full-service branch locations, in California and the West.

Forward-Looking Statements

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