WESTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

FCB Financial Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: FCB) today reports it remained 100% operational throughout the storm and currently expects only nominal customer business interruption or credit impact as a result of the storm.

“FCB, your Florida Based and Florida Focused institution, is committed to our local communities and is already working with customers to ensure they recover quickly. Our thoughts and energy are directed to our customers, employees and neighbors impacted by Hurricane Michael,” said Kent Ellert, FCB President & CEO.

To date, the Bank has contacted every commercial and consumer client in impacted areas since the storm. Based on these client interactions and the review of all exposures, we do not anticipate any material adverse portfolio or economic impacts to FCB as a result of Hurricane Michael. Consistent with our underwriting policies, client interactions indicate a large majority of hurricane related damage is covered by insurance proceeds, excess collateral value and guarantor support with recovery timelines varying from immediate to repairs requiring short-term downtime.

FCB performance updates:

• Comprehensive customer outreach contacting every commercial and consumer client in impacted areas representing nearly $57 million in loans outstanding.

Consisting of;

• $55 million of commercial and commercial real estate loans and
• $2 million in residential loans.

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About Florida Community Bank

FCB Financial Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: FCB) is the largest community banking company and the second largest Florida-based independent bank, and among the most highly capitalized banks in the state. Recently, FCB was ranked #8 among Forbes’ “Best Banks in America,” marking the second consecutive year FCB was included among the publication’s top 10 leading U.S. banks. FCB was also awarded a five-star rating from Bauer Financial™, FCB assets are more than $12 billion, with capital ratios that exceed regulatory standards. Since its founding in 2010, FCB has been steadfast in its commitment to delivering personalized service, innovation, and products and services equal to those offered by the national banks. Similarly, FCB recognizes the importance of community, fostering a corporate culture that promotes employee volunteerism at all levels, while supporting community-based programs and partnerships that help promote greater financial independence and improved quality of life for families. FCB serves individuals, businesses and communities across the state with 50 full-service banking centers from east to west, and from Daytona Beach to Miami-Dade. For more information, visit FloridaCommunityBank.com. Equal Housing Lender, Member FDIC.

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