West Coast Community Bancorp Announces Ticker Symbol Change to WCCB

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West Coast Community Bancorp (OTCQX: SCZC) announced its ticker symbol will change to WCCB effective May 8, 2025. This change follows the company's recent brand transition from Santa Cruz County Bank to West Coast Community Bank, which took effect on April 1, 2025, after a merger with 1st Capital Bank in late 2024.

The bank, founded in 2004, operates across Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties through branches in Aptos, Capitola, Cupertino, King City, Monterey, Salinas, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville. The bank specializes in relationship-based service and is a leading SBA lender in Santa Cruz County and Silicon Valley.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- West Coast Community Bancorp ("Bancorp"; OTCQX: SCZC), the parent company of West Coast Community Bank ("Bank"), today announced its ticker symbol will change to WCCB on the OTCQX with a market effective date of May 8, 2025. This will replace Bancorp's current ticker symbol, SCZC, which has been in use since the Company's initial public offering as Santa Cruz County Bank.

The ticker symbol change completes the Bank's brand transition to West Coast Community Bank, the new name for Santa Cruz County Bank and its 1^st Capital Bank division after a merger completed in late 2024. The West Coast Community Bank name took effect April 1, 2025, and reflects the Bank's commitment to serving businesses and individuals across Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties as well as opportunities for future expansion throughout the region.

No action is required by current shareholders with respect to the ticker symbol change. Bancorp's common stock will continue to be listed on the OTCQX, and its CUSIP number will remain unchanged.

ABOUT WEST COAST COMMUNITY BANK AND WEST COAST COMMUNITY BANCORP

Founded in 2004, West Coast Community Bank (formerly Santa Cruz County Bank and its division, 1^st Capital Bank) is the wholly owned subsidiary of West Coast Community Bancorp, a bank holding company. The Bank is a top-rated, locally operated and full-service community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz, Calif. with branches in Aptos, Capitola, Cupertino, King City, Monterey, Salinas, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Watsonville. West Coast Community Bank is distinguished from "big banks" by its relationship-based service, problem-solving focus and direct access to decision makers. The Bank is a leading SBA lender in Santa Cruz County and Silicon Valley. As a full-service bank, West Coast Community Bank offers competitive deposit and lending solutions for businesses and individuals; including business loans, lines of credit, commercial real estate financing, construction lending, asset-based lending, agricultural loans, SBA and USDA government guaranteed loans, credit cards, merchant services, remote deposit capture, mobile and online banking, bill payment and treasury management. True to its community roots, West Coast Community Bank has supported regional well-being by actively participating in and donating to local nonprofit organizations. Visit wccb.com for more information.

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FAQ

When will West Coast Community Bancorp's ticker symbol change from SCZC to WCCB?

The ticker symbol will change from SCZC to WCCB on May 8, 2025, on the OTCQX market.

Do shareholders need to take any action for West Coast Community Bancorp's ticker change?

No action is required by current shareholders. The stock will continue to be listed on OTCQX and the CUSIP number remains unchanged.

Why is West Coast Community Bancorp (SCZC) changing its ticker symbol?

The ticker change completes the bank's brand transition from Santa Cruz County Bank to West Coast Community Bank following its merger with 1st Capital Bank in late 2024.

What areas does West Coast Community Bank serve?

The bank serves businesses and individuals across Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties through 10 branch locations.