Pacificwestern*banks

: This bank specializes in community banking for the Greater Portland and SW Washington areas.

: As of February 25, 2026, Pacific West Bank announced a definitive agreement to merge into FS Bancorp, Inc. (First Security Bank). pacificwestern*banks

: During the 2023 banking crisis, this bank explicitly stated it had no association with the troubled PacWest Bancorp to avoid brand confusion. Comparison of the Two "Pacific West" Entities PacWest (Pacific Western) Pacific West Bank Headquarters Beverly Hills, CA Portland, OR Merged Into Banc of California (Dec 2023) FS Bancorp (Pending 2026) Primary Region California Pacific Northwest Current Brand Banc of California Pacific West Bank : This bank specializes in community banking for

: Before the merger, it was a Beverly Hills-based regional bank with approximately 67 branches in California. : During the 2023 banking crisis, this bank

: All former Pacific Western Bank branches now operate under the Banc of California brand.

: The all-stock transaction included a $400 million equity raise to stabilize the combined balance sheet. 2. Pacific West Bank (Oregon)