Capitol Bancorp Announces the Sale of North Carolina-Based Community Bank of Rowan

LANSING, Mich., and PHOENIX, Nov. 19, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --Capitol Bancorp Limited (NYSE: CBC) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Community Bank of Rowan to Piedmont Community Bank Holdings, Inc. in Raleigh, North Carolina, led by long-time banker Scott Custer.

"The opportunity to partner Community Bank of Rowan with a local group of bankers is welcomed by Capitol.  The sale will support our ongoing effort to redeploy capital to our affiliate banks," said Capitol's Chairman and CEO Joseph D. Reid.  

"We are pleased to have supported President & CEO Bruce Jones and the Community Bank of Rowan team to launch their bank.  The bank has established a solid banking platform in its community and I am confident the bank will continue to expand upon its presence in Rowan County," added Reid.

The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, is expected to be completed in 2011.  

About Capitol Bancorp Limited

Capitol Bancorp Limited (NYSE: CBC) is a national community banking company, with a network of bank operations in 14 states. Founded in 1988, Capitol Bancorp Limited has executive offices in Lansing, Michigan and Phoenix, Arizona.

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