ServisFirst Bancshares : Bank Announces Panama City Beach Location

Pensacola, FL -

ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), announces its expansion into Panama City Beach, Florida with the opening of a loan production office. The office is located at 11053 Hutchinson Blvd., Panama City Beach, FL 32408.

Mike Byers is joining ServisFirst Bank Panama City Beach as Vice President and lead banker in this new office. With 25 years of banking experience in the Panama City market, Byers brings strong sales, credit, underwriting, and compliance skills to the ServisFirst Bank team. He has an in-depth knowledge of cash flow cycle, financial reporting, and proper business documentation across a variety of industries. Byers has worked at various banks and companies across the region, with his most recent banking role being City President for a local community bank. He is a graduate of Troy University and Florida School of Banking.

"We are excited to grow our role in the business community in the Panama City area," stated Rex McKinney, ServisFirst Bank Northwest Florida Regional CEO. "The leadership and experience of Mike Byers exemplify the client-oriented relationship and exceptional service that ServisFirst Bank is known for."

Byers will continue the growth of ServisFirst Bank's loan production services in Florida through his extensive business and banking experience and by building client-oriented relationships and providing responsive and superior service.

For more information, please contact Krista Conlin, [e-mail]. For more about ServisFirst Bank, please visit www.servisfirstbank.com.

ABOUT SERVISFIRST BANK

ServisFirst Bank is a full-service commercial bank focused on commercial banking, correspondent banking, cash management, private banking and the professional consumer market, emphasizing competitive products, state of the art technology and a focus on quality service. Recently, the Bank announced its assets exceed $15 billion. The Bank offers sophisticated cash management products, Internet banking, home mortgage lending, remote deposit express banking, and highly competitive rates.

ServisFirst Bank was formed in May 2005, and has offices in Atlanta, Birmingham, Charleston, Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Nashville, Northwest Florida, and West Central Florida. In April 2015, and annually thereafter, ServisFirst Bank has earned investment-grade ratings and a stable outlook from Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), which measures companies' financial fundamentals. ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of its filings may be obtained at www.servisfirstbancshares.com.