Avidbank Holdings, Inc. Announces Successful Completion Of $20 Million Private Offering

Avidbank Holdings, Inc. (OTC Pink: AVBH), the parent company of Avidbank, today reported the successful completion of a $20 million private offering of common shares at a purchase price of $19.00 per share.

Mark D. Mordell, Chairman and CEO of Avidbank Holdings, Inc. stated, “We believe the successful completion of this offering is a significant step forward for our Company, providing the capital we need to continue our growth.”

“I want to thank our existing investors who participated in the offering and welcome our new investors,” Mr. Mordell added. “This support, along with the continued commitment and investment by our Board of Directors and company management, is a great foundation for execution of our strategic plan. I appreciate the confidence expressed in the future of our company and the Avidbank team.”

Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P. acted as the sole placement agent for Avidbank Holdings in connection with the offering. Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, San Francisco, CA acted as legal counsel to Avidbank Holdings. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP acted as legal counsel to the placement agent.

About Avidbank

Avidbank Holdings, Inc. (OTC Pink: AVBH), headquartered in Palo Alto, California, offers innovative financial solutions and services. We specialize in commercial & industrial lending, technology and asset-based lending, specialty finance, real estate construction and commercial real estate lending. Avidbank provides a different approach to banking. We do what we say.

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