Westamerica Bank

Westamerica Bancorporation, the holding company for Westamerica Bank, has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1884. The bank operates across Northern and Central California, with over 80 branches offering consumer and commercial financing. Renowned for its stability, it is the seventh largest bank headquartered in California, maintaining exceptional asset quality and surpassing regulatory standards for capital ratios. The institution has been consistently recognized for its financial health and safety by independent bank rating agencies, such as Findley Reports and Veribanc, with the latter honoring Westamerica with their "Blue Ribbon" for safety, soundness, and financial strength. Traded on the NASDAQ stock market under the symbol WABC, the bank's steady senior management team embodies its clear, consistent direction and long-term stability.