Citizens Business Bank Recognized on Forbes List of Best Banks in America

Core Insights - CVB Financial Corp. has been recognized by Forbes in their annual America's Best Banks list, marking the ninth time in the past decade that the Bank has earned this distinction [1][2] - The recognition reflects the strong financial performance of CVB Financial Corp. and Citizens Business Bank, highlighting the dedication of its associates and customer relationships [2] - In 2024, CVB Financial Corp. was ranked among the Top 50 Public Banks by S&P Global Market Intelligence and recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women by Newsweek [2] Corporate Overview - CVB Financial Corp. is the holding company for Citizens Business Bank, one of the 10 largest bank holding companies headquartered in California, with total assets exceeding $15 billion [4] - Citizens Business Bank offers a wide range of banking, lending, and investing services, operating more than 60 banking centers and three trust office locations across California [4] Performance Metrics - Forbes evaluated ten metrics related to credit quality, growth, and profitability for the largest publicly traded banks and thrifts in the nation to establish its rankings [3] - CVB Financial Corp. has maintained a Five-Star Superior rating from BauerFinancial and a "Super Premier" Performing Bank designation from The Findley Reports [2] - The Bank has received a BBB+ rating from Fitch Ratings and was previously named the overall number one "Best Bank in America" by Forbes for four of the past ten years [2]