Holding Companies

Capitol Bancorp was launched in 1988 as a single-bank holding company. Today, this $5.1 billion company is traded on the NYSE (NYSE:CBC) and has 64 affiliate banks and bank operations in 17 states.

First California Northern Bancorp was formed by Sun Community Bancorp in early 2001. It opened its first bank in Napa Valley on March 1, 2002. It became wholly-owned by Capitol Bancorp in 2004.

First California Southern Bancorp was formed in October 2002 as a subsidiary of Capitol Bancorp Limited. This second-tier holding company opened its first community bank in Escondido October 14, 2003 and its second bank, Point Loma Community Bank, on August 2, 2004. It became wholly-owned by Capitol Bancorp on December 31, 2005.

Sun Community Bancorp Limited was formed in 1997 to lead development of community banks for Capitol Bancorp in the Southwest United States. Capitol streamlined its structure and Sun Community Bancorp was integrated into the Corporation on March 31, 2002.

Nevada Community Bancorp Limited was formed in February 1999 and held four Nevada banks. It became wholly-owned by Capitol Bancorp on January 17, 2003.

Indiana Community Bancorp was formed as a second-tier holding company in February 1999. It and its two subsidiaries, Elkhart Community Bank and Goshen Community Bank, became wholly-owned by Capitol Bancorp on September 30, 2002.