IMPORTANT SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Khang & Khang LLP Announces an Investigation of Banc of California, Inc. and Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm

Khang & Khang LLP (the “Firm”) announces that it is investigating claims against Banc of California, Inc. (“Banc of California” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BANC) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws.

If you purchased shares of Banc of California and want more information, and a free consultation, please contact Joon M. Khang, Esquire, of Khang & Khang, 18101 Von Karman Avenue, 3rd Floor, Irvine, CA 92612, by telephone: (949) 419-3834, or by e-mail at joon@khanglaw.com.

This investigation focuses on whether Banc of California and certain of its officers and/or directors violated federal securities laws. On October 18 2016, Seeking Alpha published an article alleging that certain Banc of California insiders had undisclosed ties to individuals accused of involvement with the collapse of Gerova Financial. When this information was disclosed to the public, shares of Banc of California fell in value.

If you have any questions concerning this notice or your rights, please contact Joon M. Khang, a prominent litigator for almost two decades, by telephone: (949) 419-3834, or by e-mail at joon@khanglaw.com.

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