Following the regional banking volatility in early 2023, PacWest Bancorp was acquired by .
: The all-stock transaction included a $400 million equity raise to stabilize the combined balance sheet. 2. Pacific West Bank (Oregon) pacificwestern*banks
: As of February 25, 2026, Pacific West Bank announced a definitive agreement to merge into FS Bancorp, Inc. (First Security Bank). Following the regional banking volatility in early 2023,
: During the 2023 banking crisis, this bank explicitly stated it had no association with the troubled PacWest Bancorp to avoid brand confusion. Comparison of the Two "Pacific West" Entities PacWest (Pacific Western) Pacific West Bank Headquarters Beverly Hills, CA Portland, OR Merged Into Banc of California (Dec 2023) FS Bancorp (Pending 2026) Primary Region California Pacific Northwest Current Brand Banc of California Pacific West Bank Pacific West Bank (Oregon) : As of February