Bridge Bank, Santa Clara County's newest full-service business bank today announced that it has been approved to list its securities on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the trading symbol BBNK. To date, Bridge Bank shares have been traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the trading symbol BBSV. Bridge Bank's NASDAQ listing will be effective 27 January 2003. The bank's stock will continue to be traded on the OTC.BB through the close of trading on 24 January 2003.
Bridge Bank specialises in providing superior service and customised banking solutions to small and middle-market businesses. The bank's product offerings include factoring and asset-based loans through its new Bridge Capital Finance Group, 24/7 internet-based business cash management, on-line account statement and item imaging, commercial lines of credit, construction loans, Small Business Administration 7(a) and 504 loans as an SBA Preferred Lender Participant-accredited direct lender.