The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:

To: All Persons or Entities who purchased CU Bancorp (NASDAQ: CUNB) stock prior to April 6, 2017.

You are hereby notified that Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has commenced an investigation into the fairness of the sale of CU Bancorp to PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ: PACW). Under the terms of the transaction, CU Bancorp shareholders will receive 0.5308 shares of PacWest common stock and $12.00 in cash for each share of CU Bancorp, representing an approximate value of $39.45 per share. To learn more about the action and your rights, go to:

http://zlk.9nl.com/cu-bancorp-cunb

or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. either via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500, toll-free: (877) 363-5972. There is no cost or obligation to you.

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