IRVINE, Calif.— (BUSINESS WIRE)—Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPBI) ("Pacific Premier"), the holding company of Pacific Premier Bank (the “Bank,” and together with Pacific Premier, the “Company”), announced today that the Company was named as one of the 100 Best Banks in America on the 2024 Forbes’ list of “America’s Best Banks.” The list by Forbes evaluates publicly-traded banks and thrifts based on ten metrics measuring growth, credit quality, and profitability for the 2023 calendar year, as well as stock performance in the 12 months ended March 18, 2024. Additionally, Pacific Premier was ranked in the top ten on the Forbes’ list in 2023, 2022, and 2020.

“We are pleased to again be named among the top 100 banks as one of America’s Best Banks by Forbes, especially amidst last year’s unique operating environment,” said Steve Gardner, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Pacific Premier. “Despite the industry challenges presented in 2023, we delivered consistent performance, reflecting the dedicated efforts of our employees, the durability of our proven business model, and our prudent approach to risk management. Looking ahead, we are focused on generating new client relationships and creating value for our stakeholders.”

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