Valley Community Bank, St. Charles, Illinois, was closed today by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation – Division of Banking, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with First State Bank, Mendota, Illinois, to assume all of the deposits of Valley Community Bank.

The five branches of Valley Community Bank will reopen during their normal business hours beginning Saturday, February 26, as branches of First State Bank. Depositors of Valley Community Bank will automatically become depositors of First State Bank. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship in order to retain their deposit insurance coverage up to applicable limits. Customers of Valley Community Bank should continue to use their existing branches until they receive notice from First State Bank that it has completed systems changes to allow other First State Bank branches to process their accounts as well.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Valley Community Bank can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

As of December 31, 2010, Valley Community Bank had approximately $123.8 million in total assets and $124.2 million in total deposits. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, First State Bank agreed to purchase essentially all of the assets.

Customers who have questions about today's transaction can call the FDIC toll-free at 1-800-357-7599. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Central Standard Time (CST); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., CST; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., CST; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., CST. Interested parties also can visit the FDIC's Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/valleycomm.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $22.8 million. Compared to other alternatives, First State Bank's acquisition was the least costly resolution for the FDIC's DIF. Valley Community Bank is the 23rd FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the second in Illinois. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was Community First Bank-Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, on February 4, 2011.

San Luis Trust Bank, FSB, San Luis Obispo, California, was closed today by the Office of Thrift Supervision, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with First California Bank, Westlake Village, California, to assume all of the deposits of San Luis Trust Bank, FSB.

The sole branch of San Luis Trust Bank, FSB will reopen on Tuesday as a branch of First California Bank. Depositors of San Luis Trust Bank, FSB will automatically become depositors of First California Bank. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship in order to retain their deposit insurance coverage up to applicable limits. Customers of San Luis Trust Bank, FSB should continue to use their existing branch until they receive notice from First California Bank that it has completed systems changes to allow other First California Bank branches to process their accounts as well.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of San Luis Trust Bank, FSB can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

As of December 31, 2010, San Luis Trust Bank, FSB had approximately $332.6 million in total assets and $272.2 million in total deposits. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, First California Bank agreed to purchase essentially all of the assets.

The FDIC and First California Bank entered into a loss-share transaction on $241.7 million of San Luis Trust Bank, FSB's assets. First California Bank will share in the losses on the asset pools covered under the loss-share agreement. The loss-share transaction is projected to maximize returns on the assets covered by keeping them in the private sector. The transaction also is expected to minimize disruptions for loan customers. For more information on loss share, please visit: http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/lossshare/index.html.

Customers who have questions about today's transaction can call the FDIC toll-free at 1-877-755-6665. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time (PST); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., PST; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., PST; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., PST. Interested parties also can visit the FDIC's Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/sanluistrust.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $96.1 million. Compared to other alternatives, First California Bank's acquisition was the least costly resolution for the FDIC's DIF. San Luis Trust Bank, FSB is the twenty-second FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the third in California. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was Charter Oak Bank, Napa, earlier today.

Charter Oak Bank, Napa, California, was closed today by the California Department of Financial Institutions, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Bank of Marin, Novato, California, to assume all of the deposits of Charter Oak Bank.

The two branches of Charter Oak Bank will reopen on Tuesday as branches of Bank of Marin. Depositors of Charter Oak Bank will automatically become depositors of Bank of Marin. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship in order to retain their deposit insurance coverage up to applicable limits. Customers of Charter Oak Bank should continue to use their existing branch until they receive notice from Bank of Marin that it has completed systems changes to allow other Bank of Marin branches to process their accounts as well.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Charter Oak Bank can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

As of December 31, 2010, Charter Oak Bank had approximately $120.8 million in total assets and $105.3 million in total deposits. The FDIC will retain $28.5 million of the assets for later disposition.

Customers who have questions about today's transaction can call the FDIC toll-free at 1-877-367-2717. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time (PST); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., PST; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., PST; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., PST. Interested parties also can visit the FDIC's Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/charteroak.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $21.8 million. Compared to other alternatives, Bank of Marin's acquisition was the least costly resolution for the FDIC's DIF. Charter Oak Bank is the twenty-first FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the second in California. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was Canyon National Bank, Palm Springs, on February 11, 2011.

Citizens Bank of Effingham, Springfield, Georgia, was closed today by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with HeritageBank of the South, Albany, Georgia, to assume all of the deposits of Citizens Bank of Effingham.

The four branches of Citizens Bank of Effingham will reopen on Saturday as branches of HeritageBank of the South. Depositors of Citizens Bank of Effingham will automatically become depositors of HeritageBank of the South. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship in order to retain their deposit insurance coverage up to applicable limits. Customers of Citizens Bank of Effingham should continue to use their existing branch until they receive notice from HeritageBank of the South that it has completed systems changes to allow other HeritageBank of the South branches to process their accounts as well.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Citizens Bank of Effingham can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

As of December 31, 2010, Citizens Bank of Effingham had approximately $214.3 million in total assets and $206.5 million in total deposits. HeritageBank of the South will pay the FDIC a premium of 1.0 percent to assume all of the deposits of Citizens Bank of Effingham. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, HeritageBank of the South agreed to purchase essentially all of the assets.

The FDIC and HeritageBank of the South entered into a loss-share transaction on $158.1 million of Citizens Bank of Effingham's assets. HeritageBank of the South will share in the losses on the asset pools covered under the loss-share agreement. The loss-share transaction is projected to maximize returns on the assets covered by keeping them in the private sector. The transaction also is expected to minimize disruptions for loan customers. For more information on loss share, please visit: http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/lossshare/index.html.

Customers who have questions about today's transaction can call the FDIC toll-free at 1-800-930-6827. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., EST; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., EST; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., EST. Interested parties also can visit the FDIC's Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/citizensbk_ga.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $59.4 million. Compared to other alternatives, HeritageBank of the South's acquisition was the least costly resolution for the FDIC's DIF. Citizens Bank of Effingham is the twentieth FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the sixth in Georgia. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was Habersham Bank, Clarkesville, earlier today.

Canyon National Bank, Palm Springs, California, was closed today by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Pacific Premier Bank, Costa Mesa, California, to assume all of the deposits of Canyon National Bank.

The three branches of Canyon National Bank will reopen during their normal business hours beginning Saturday as branches of Pacific Premier Bank. Depositors of Canyon National Bank will automatically become depositors of Pacific Premier Bank. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship in order to retain their deposit insurance coverage up to applicable limits. Customers of Canyon National Bank should continue to use their existing branch until they receive notice from Pacific Premier Bank that it has completed systems changes to allow other Pacific Premier Bank branches to process their accounts as well.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Canyon National Bank can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

As of December 31, 2010, Canyon National Bank had approximately $210.9 million in total assets and $205.3 million in total deposits. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, Pacific Premier Bank agreed to purchase essentially all of the assets.

Customers who have questions about today's transaction can call the FDIC toll-free at 1-800-930-5169. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time (PST); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., PST; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., PST; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., PST. Interested parties also can visit the FDIC's Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/canyonstate.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $10.0 million. Compared to other alternatives, Pacific Premier Bank's acquisition was the least costly resolution for the FDIC's DIF. Canyon National Bank is the eighteenth FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the first in California. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was First Vietnamese American Bank, Westminster, on November 5, 2010.

Badger State Bank, Cassville, Wisconsin, was closed today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Royal Bank, Elroy, Wisconsin, to assume all of the deposits of Badger State Bank.

The sole branch of Badger State Bank will reopen on Saturday as a branch of Royal Bank. Depositors of Badger State Bank will automatically become depositors of Royal Bank. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship in order to retain their deposit insurance coverage up to applicable limits. Customers of Badger State Bank should continue to use their existing branch until they receive notice from Royal Bank that it has completed systems changes to allow other Royal Bank branches to process their accounts as well.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Badger State Bank can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

As of December 31, 2010, Badger State Bank had approximately $83.8 million in total assets and $78.5 million in total deposits. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, Royal Bank agreed to purchase essentially all of the assets.

Customers who have questions about today's transaction can call the FDIC toll-free at 1-800-930-1908. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Central Standard Time (CST); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., CST; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., CST; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., CST. Interested parties also can visit the FDIC's Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/badgerstate.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $17.5 million. Compared to other alternatives, Royal Bank's acquisition was the least costly resolution for the FDIC's DIF. Badger State Bank is the seventeenth FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the second in Wisconsin. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was Evergreen State Bank, Stoughton, on January 28, 2011.

Peoples State Bank, Hamtramck, Michigan, was closed today by the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with First Michigan Bank, Troy, Michigan, to assume all of the deposits of Peoples State Bank.

The ten branches of Peoples State Bank will reopen on Saturday as branches of First Michigan Bank. Depositors of Peoples State Bank will automatically become depositors of First Michigan Bank. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship in order to retain their deposit insurance coverage up to applicable limits. Customers of Peoples State Bank should continue to use their existing branch until they receive notice from First Michigan Bank that it has completed systems changes to allow other First Michigan Bank branches to process their accounts as well.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Peoples State Bank can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

As of December 31, 2010, Peoples State Bank had approximately $390.5 million in total assets and $389.9 million in total deposits. First Michigan Bank will pay the FDIC a premium of 0.25 percent to assume all of the deposits of Peoples State Bank. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, First Michigan Bank agreed to purchase essentially all of the assets.

The FDIC and First Michigan Bank entered into a loss-share transaction on $331.0 million of Peoples State Bank's assets. First Michigan Bank will share in the losses on the asset pools covered under the loss-share agreement. The loss-share transaction is projected to maximize returns on the assets covered by keeping them in the private sector. The transaction also is expected to minimize disruptions for loan customers. For more information on loss share, please visit: http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/lossshare/index.html.

Customers who have questions about today's transaction can call the FDIC toll-free at 1-800-450-5143. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., EST; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., EST; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., EST. Interested parties also can visit the FDIC's Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/peoplesstatebank.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $87.4 million. Compared to other alternatives, First Michigan Bank's acquisition was the least costly resolution for the FDIC's DIF. Peoples State Bank is the sixteenth FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the first in Michigan. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was Paramount Bank, Farmington Hills, on December 10, 2010.

Sunshine State Community Bank, Port Orange, Florida, was closed today by the Florida Office of Financial Regulation, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Premier American Bank, National Association, Miami, Florida, to assume all of the deposits of Sunshine State Community Bank.

The five branches of Sunshine State Community Bank will reopen during their normal business hours beginning Saturday as branches of Premier American Bank. Depositors of Sunshine State Community Bank will automatically become depositors of Premier American Bank. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship in order to retain their deposit insurance coverage up to applicable limits. Customers of Sunshine State Community Bank should continue to use their existing branch until they receive notice from Premier American Bank that it has completed systems changes to allow other Premier American Bank branches to process their accounts as well.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Sunshine State Community Bank can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

As of December 31, 2010, Sunshine State Community Bank had approximately $125.5 million in total assets and $116.7 million in total deposits. Premier American Bank will pay the FDIC a premium of 0.50 percent to assume all of the deposits of Sunshine State Community Bank. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, Premier American Bank agreed to purchase essentially all of the assets.

Customers who have questions about today's transaction can call the FDIC toll-free at 1-866-308-4470. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., EST; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., EST; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., EST. Interested parties also can visit the FDIC's Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/sunshinestate.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $30.0 million. Compared to other alternatives, Premier American Bank's acquisition was the least costly resolution for the FDIC's DIF. Sunshine State Community Bank is the fifteenth FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the second in Florida. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was First Commercial Bank of Florida, Orlando, on January 7, 2011.

Community First Bank – Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, was closed today by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Northbrook Bank and Trust Company, Northbrook, Illinois, to assume all of the deposits of Community First Bank – Chicago.

The sole branch of Community First Bank – Chicago will reopen on Saturday as a branch of Northbrook Bank and Trust Company. Depositors of Community First Bank – Chicago will automatically become depositors of Northbrook Bank and Trust Company. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship in order to retain their deposit insurance coverage up to applicable limits. Customers of Community First Bank – Chicago should continue to use their existing branch until they receive notice from Northbrook Bank and Trust Company that it has completed systems changes to allow other Northbrook Bank and Trust Company branches to process their accounts as well.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Community First Bank – Chicago can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

As of December 31, 2010, Community First Bank – Chicago had approximately $51.1 million in total assets and $49.5 million in total deposits. Northbrook Bank and Trust Company will pay the FDIC a premium of 0.50 percent to assume all of the deposits of Community First Bank – Chicago. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, Northbrook Bank and Trust Company agreed to purchase essentially all of the assets.

The FDIC and Northbrook Bank and Trust Company entered into a loss-share transaction on $42.8 million of Community First Bank – Chicago's assets. Northbrook Bank and Trust Company will share in the losses on the asset pools covered under the loss-share agreement. The loss-share transaction is projected to maximize returns on the assets covered by keeping them in the private sector. The transaction also is expected to minimize disruptions for loan customers. For more information on loss share, please visit: http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/lossshare/index.html.

Customers who have questions about today's transaction can call the FDIC toll-free at 1-800-430-8098. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Central Standard Time (CST); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., CST; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., CST; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., CST. Interested parties also can visit the FDIC's Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/commfirst_il.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $11.7 million. Compared to other alternatives, Northbrook Bank and Trust Company's acquisition was the least costly resolution for the FDIC's DIF. Community First Bank – Chicago is the fourteenth FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the first in Illinois. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was First Suburban National Bank, Maywood, on October 22, 2010.

North Georgia Bank, Watkinsville, Georgia, was closed today by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with BankSouth, Greensboro, Georgia, to assume all of the deposits of North Georgia Bank, except certain brokered and Internet deposits.

The two branches of North Georgia Bank will reopen on Saturday as branches of BankSouth. Depositors of North Georgia Bank will automatically become depositors of BankSouth. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship in order to retain their deposit insurance coverage up to applicable limits. Customers of North Georgia Bank should continue to use their existing branch until they receive notice from BankSouth that it has completed systems changes to allow other BankSouth branches to process their accounts as well.

This evening and over the weekend, depositors of North Georgia Bank can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual.

As of December 31, 2010, North Georgia Bank had approximately $153.2 million in total assets and $139.7 million in total deposits. BankSouth agreed to purchase approximately $123.9 million of the failed bank's assets, including all of the loans. The FDIC will retain the remaining assets for later disposition.

BankSouth will purchase all of the deposits of North Georgia Bank, except those from certain deposit brokers and those placed over the Internet. The FDIC will pay brokers directly for the amount of their funds. Customers who placed money with the deposit brokers should contact them directly for more information. Internet deposit customers will receive a check from the FDIC for the amount of their funds and may contact the FDIC at the toll-free number below for additional information.

Customers who have questions about today's transaction can call the FDIC toll-free at 1-866-782-1897. The phone number will be operational this evening until 9:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST); on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., EST; on Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m., EST; and thereafter from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., EST. Interested parties also can visit the FDIC's Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/northgabank.html.

The FDIC and BankSouth entered into a loss-share transaction on $120.1 million of North Georgia Bank's assets. BankSouth will share in the losses on the asset pools covered under the loss-share agreement. The loss-share transaction is projected to maximize returns on the assets covered by keeping them in the private sector. The transaction also is expected to minimize disruptions for loan customers. For more information on loss share, please visit:http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/lossshare/index.html.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $35.2 million. Compared to other alternatives, BankSouth's acquisition was the least costly resolution for the FDIC's DIF. North Georgia Bank is the thirteenth FDIC-insured institution to fail in the nation this year, and the fourth in Georgia. The last FDIC-insured institution closed in the state was American Trust Bank, Roswell, earlier today.