[March 12, 2013]

Law Offices of Todd M. Garber Announces Investigation of San Diego Trust Bank

The Law Offices of Todd M. Garber announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of San Diego Trust Bank ("SDBK" or the "Company") (OTC Markets: SDBK) related to the proposed acquisition of the Company by Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc ("PPBI"). The transaction is valued at approximately $30.6 million. Under the terms of the deal, shareholders will have the option to receive $13.41 per share in cash, 1.114 shares of PPBI common stock for each share of SDBK, or a combination of the two - subject to the overall requirement that 50% of the consideration be n cash and 50% be in PPBI stock.

This investigation concerns whether the Board of Directors of SDBK breached their fiduciary duties to stockholders by failing to adequately shop the Company before agreeing to enter into the proposed transaction, and whether the Company has disclosed all material information to shareholders about the transaction. The Company has seen substantial recent growth. Its share price has skyrocketed from $11.25 on October 4, 2012 to $14.50 on February 21, 2013.

If you are a shareholder of SDBK, if you have information or would like to learn more about our investigation, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Todd M. Garber, Esquire, of the Law Offices of Todd M. Garber, by telephone at 213-700-7262 or by email to info@toddgarberlaw.com.

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