NEW YORK, March 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of Open, Transparent and Connected financial marketplaces, today announced PBB Bancorp (OTCQX: PBCA), the holding company for Premier Business Bank headquartered in downtown Los Angeles, CA, has qualified to trade on OTCQX®, the best marketplace for established, global and growth companies.

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PBB Bancorp begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol "PBCA." U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

"PBB Bancorp's Premier Business Bank has been serving the financial needs of businesses in and around southern California since 2006 with a client-centric approach and attention to safety and fiscal responsibility," said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and CEO of OTC Markets Group. "We are proud to welcome PBB Bancorp to the growing family of well-managed, strongly-capitalized community banks on OTCQX and look forward to supporting the company in its continued growth."

"Our goal is to maintain the momentum we've created over the past five years, to expand our presence in target markets, continue generating consistent earnings, and further develop loyal client relationships to increase Premier's franchise value. With our experienced and cohesive executive management team, Premier has a strong platform and is positioned to take advantage of future opportunities that would enhance the overall strategic plans of the bank," stated Mr. John R. Polen, President and CEO of PBB Bancorp.

D.A. Davidson & Co., through its division Crowell, Weedon & Co., serves as PBB Bancorp's Corporate Broker on OTCQX.

PBB Bancorp is the holding company for Premier Business Bank, formed in July 2006, a full-service high-tech community business bank headquartered in downtown Los Angeles with two locations in the South Bay, a loan center in Torrance, and a full-service retail branch in Palos Verdes. Premier serves small to mid-size businesses, family-owned and closely-held middle market businesses, real estate investors, professional management firms, and entrepreneurs. Premier is a SBA "Preferred Lender."

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