First Resource Bank Announces Redemption Of Remaining 25% Of SBLF Preferred Stock

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Mar 15, 2016, 08:00 ET

First Resource Bank is proud to be a community bank that believes in providing exceptional service, managing your banking needs responsibly, and treating you with respect. We are committed to supporting our surrounding towns and neighborhoods. At First Resource Bank, our driving goal is to be your first resource when you want to save, invest or manage your hard-earned dollars, or when you need a lending partner to help you achieve a personal or business goal.

EXTON, Pa., March 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- First Resource Bank (OTCQX: FRSB) announced that it has redeemed the last 25% of the outstanding balance of its Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF) preferred stock. This $1.3 million redemption was completed on March 14, 2016.

President & CEO, Glenn B. Marshall stated, "Approximately one year ago the Board of Directors laid out a plan to redeem the SBLF preferred stock prior to the dividend rate increase from 1% to 9% in March of 2016. We are thrilled to have now completed this last piece of our Capital Plan with our complete exit from the SBLF program. The Bank has adequate capital to continue to grow and will benefit from the simplified, more efficient, capital structure now in place."

About First Resource Bank

First Resource Bank is a locally owned and operated Pennsylvania state-chartered bank, serving the banking needs of businesses, professionals and individuals in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The Bank offers a full range of deposit and credit services with a high level of personalized service. First Resource Bank also offers a broad range of traditional financial services and products, competitively priced and delivered in a responsive manner to small businesses, professionals and residents in the local market. For additional information visit our website at www.firstresourcebank.com. Member FDIC.

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