First Choice Bancorp: directors' dealings · United States · SEC (Form 4)

About First Choice Bancorp

First Choice Bancorp (ticker: FCBP) was a U.S. banking holding company that traded on the NASDAQ market in the United States. Headquartered in Cerritos, California, it served as the parent company of First Choice Bank, a community-oriented commercial bank focused on Southern California. The institution was founded in 2005 and built its business around relationship banking for small and mid-sized businesses, private banking clients, and commercial real estate borrowers. Over time, it developed a specialized regional franchise rather than a broad retail bank model. ([investors.firstchoicebankca.com](https://investors.firstchoicebankca.com/corporate-profile/default.aspx?utm_source=openai)) In terms of business lines, First Choice Bancorp was primarily concentrated in commercial and industrial lending, commercial real estate lending, and SBA lending. The bank was also designated as a Preferred Small Business Administration lender, which reinforced its positioning with owner-operated businesses and entrepreneurs seeking tailored credit solutions. Its geographic footprint was centered in key Southern California markets, including Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties, where it operated full-service branches and loan production offices. That local presence was a central part of its competitive strategy. ([investors.firstchoicebankca.com](https://investors.firstchoicebankca.com/corporate-profile/default.aspx?utm_source=openai)) From a competitive standpoint, the company occupied a niche in the Southern California banking landscape. Its differentiation came from speed, personalized service, and underwriting flexibility, especially for commercial borrowers and clients with more specialized financing needs. Rather than competing head-on with the largest U.S. banks, First Choice Bancorp positioned itself against other regional and community banks, where local market knowledge and borrower relationships often matter more than scale. ([investors.firstchoicebankca.com](https://investors.firstchoicebankca.com/corporate-profile/default.aspx?utm_source=openai)) A major strategic milestone was its acquisition by Enterprise Financial Services Corp, announced in 2021 and subsequently completed in 2021, after which First Choice Bancorp ceased to exist as an independent listed company. Prior to that transaction, the bank had expanded its Southern California franchise, including the 2018 acquisition of Pacific Commerce Bancorp, which helped broaden its commercial banking footprint. For investors looking at historical FCBP references or SEC Form 4 insider activity, the key context is that this was a U.S.-listed banking company with a California-centric footprint and a focused commercial lending profile, later absorbed into a larger banking group. ([investors.firstchoicebankca.com](https://investors.firstchoicebankca.com/news-events/news/news-details/2018/First-Choice-Bancorp-to-Acquire-Pacific-Commerce-Bancorp/default.aspx?utm_source=openai))