Heritage Bank of Commerce Accepted to Sandler O'Neill Sm-All Stars Class of 2014

SAN JOSE, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 10/08/14 -- Heritage Commerce Corp (NASDAQ: HTBK) parent company of Heritage Bank of Commerce, announced today that it has been admitted to the Sandler O'Neill Sm-All Stars Class of 2014, an elite group of 35 publicly traded banks and thrifts with a market cap below $2.5 billion.

The Sandler O'Neill Sm-All Stars Class of 2014 consists of only 35 institutions out of a universe of 443 publicly traded banks and thrifts with a market cap below $2.5 billion. Each institution was evaluated for growth, profitability, credit quality, and capital strength. The median performance metrics evaluated in those areas for the Sm-All Stars Class of 2014 easily exceeded industry medians.

"This designation is an honor and is a recognition that our commitment to financial strength and growth of our franchise is working," said Walter Kaczmarek, President and CEO of Heritage Bank of Commerce. "Our team remains focused on building a strong franchise and serving our clients."

About Heritage Bank of Commerce
Heritage Commerce Corp, a bank holding company established in February 1998, is the parent company of Heritage Bank of Commerce, established in 1994 and headquartered in San Jose with full-service branches in Danville, Fremont, Gilroy, Hollister, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Morgan Hill, Pleasanton, Sunnyvale, and Walnut Creek. Heritage Bank of Commerce is an SBA Preferred Lender with an additional Loan Production Office in Lincoln, California. For more information, please visit www.HeritageCommerceCorp.com.

Contact:
Diana Olveira
(408) 534-4930

Source: Heritage Bank of Commerce