Source: Capital Bank Financial Corp.

September 12, 2017 11:30 ET

Capital Bank is Open for Business in

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 12, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Bank Financial Corp. (Nasdaq:CBF) today announced that it has begun reopening branches in order to serve and assist our customers in the wake of Hurricane Irma, and that based on our preliminary assessment, we expect the remaining Florida offices to be open and available to customers as soon as power and telecommunications are restored.

In addition to branch personnel, our call center representatives are standing by to help at 1-800-639-5111 or by email at [email protected]. Mobile and online banking services remain available 24x7.

"Our focus in Florida is helping our customers get back on their feet," commented Capital Bank's Chairman and CEO, Gene Taylor. "Our teammates are now working with customers to address financial needs resulting from the storm, and thanks to diligent planning and preparedness, we expect to have the full scope of our resources back on line in short order."

About Capital Bank Financial Corp.

Capital Bank Financial Corp. is a bank holding company, formed in 2009 to create a premier regional banking franchise in the southeastern United States. CBF is the parent of Capital Bank Corporation, a State of North Carolina chartered financial institution with $10.1 billion in total assets as of June 30, 2017, and 189 full-service banking offices throughout Florida, North and , and . To learn more about Capital Bank Financial Corp., please visit www.capitalbank-us.com.

CONTACT: Kenneth A. Posner Chief of Strategic Planning and Investor Relations Phone: (212) 399-4020 [email protected]