SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwired - October 15, 2015) - Heritage Commerce Corp (NASDAQ: HTBK) parent company of Heritage Bank of Commerce, announced today that it has been admitted to the Sandler O'Neill Sm-All Stars Class of 2015, an elite group of 34 publicly traded banks and thrifts with a market cap below $2.5 billion. This is the second year Heritage Commerce Corp has been accepted to the Sandler O'Neill Sm-All Star list.

The Sandler O'Neill Sm-All Stars Class of 2015 consists of only 34 institutions out of a universe of 435 publicly traded banks and thrifts with a market cap below $2.5 billion. Each institution was evaluated for growth, profitability, credit quality, and capital strength. The median performance metrics evaluated in those areas for the Sm-All Stars Class of 2014 easily exceeded industry medians.

"To receive this designation once again is an honor and is a recognition that our commitment to financial strength and growth of our franchise continues," said Walter Kaczmarek, President and CEO of Heritage Bank of Commerce. "Our team remains focused on building a strong franchise and serving our clients."

/EINPresswire.com/ -- About Heritage Bank of Commerce

Heritage Commerce Corp, a bank holding company established in February 1998, is the parent company of Heritage Bank of Commerce, established in 1994 and headquartered in San Jose with full-service branches in Danville, Fremont, Gilroy, Hollister, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Morgan Hill, Pleasanton, Sunnyvale, and Walnut Creek. Heritage Bank of Commerce is an SBA Preferred Lender. For more information, please visit www.HeritageCommerceCorp.com.

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