Forward-Looking Statements and Where to Find Additional Information This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that involve inherent risks and uncertainties. First Community Bancorp cautions readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the possibility that personnel changes will not proceed as planned; planned acquisitions and relative cost savings cannot be realized or realized within the expected time frame; costs and uncertainties related to the outcome of pending litigation; revenues are lower than expected; competitive pressure among depository institutions increases significantly; the completion of planned acquisitions and the integration of such acquired businesses costs more, takes longer or is less successful than expected; the cost of additional capital is more than expected; changes in the interest rate environment reduces interest margins; general economic conditions, either nationally or in the market area in which First Community does business, are less favorable than expected; legislation or regulatory requirements or changes that adversely affect First Community’s business or regulatory capital requirements; changes that may occur in the securities markets; and other risks that are described in First Community’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. If any of these risks or uncertainties materializes or any of these assumptions proves incorrect, First Community’s results could differ materially from those expressed in, implied or projected by such forward-looking statements. First Community assumes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. Investors and security holders are urged to read First Community Bancorp’s annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The documents filed by First Community with the Commission may be obtained at First Community Bancorp’s website at www.firstcommunitybancorp.com or at the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. These documents may also be obtained free of charge from First Community by directing a request to: First Community Bancorp c/o Pacific Western Bank, 275 North Brea Boulevard, Brea, CA 92821. Attention: Investor Relations. Telephone 714-671-6800. This presentation may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed acquisition of Community Bancorp Inc. First Community Bancorp and Community Bancorp have filed a registration statement including a joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents regarding the proposed acquisition with the Commission. Before making any voting or investment decision, investors and security holders of either Community Bancorp or First Community Bancorp are urged to carefully read the entire registration statement and proxy statement, as well as any amendments or supplements to these documents, because they contain important information about the proposed acquisition. A definitive proxy statement will be sent to the shareholders of each institution seeking any shareholder approvals required for the proposed transaction. Investors and security holders are able to obtain the registration statement and proxy statement free of charge from First Community Bancorp by requesting them in writing from First Community Bancorp c/o Pacific Western National Bank, 275 North Brea Boulevard, Brea, CA 92821; Attention: Investor Relations, or by telephone at (714) 671-6800. First Community Bancorp, its directors, executive officers and certain other persons may be soliciting proxies from First Community Bancorp shareholders in favor of the approval of the acquisition. Shareholders may obtain additional information regarding the interest of such participants by reading the registration statement and proxy statement. Community Bancorp, its directors, executive officers and certain other persons may be soliciting proxies from Community Bancorp shareholders in favor of the approval of the acquisition. Shareholders may obtain additional information regarding the interest of such participants by reading the registration statement and proxy statement. |
