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Cardinal Financial Named 2010 aSm-All Stara by Sandler Oa?Neil + Partners

^{Published on 2010-09-15 14:35:33 - Market Wire}
 

TYSONS CORNER, Va.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Cardinal Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CFNL), the parent company of Cardinal Bank and George Mason Mortgage, is pleased to announce its inclusion in the annual Sandler Oa™Neil + Partners Sm-All Stars Class of 2010. This is Cardinala™s second appearance on this elite list.

"We are pleased to be included on this elite list. Cardinal continues to benefit from our motto to always be aConservative on Risk and Aggressive on Sales"

Sandler Oa™Neil + Partners considered all 503 publicly traded banks and thrifts with a market cap of less than $2 billion in their evaluation to identify the small-cap depository institutions that stand above their peers. The analysis focused on growth, profitability, credit quality, and capital strength. Cardinal Financial was identified as one of only 32 institutions worthy to be included, for adelivering bottom line results that are markedly better than the industry as a whole.a

aWe are pleased to be included on this elite list.Cardinal continues to benefit from our motto to always be aConservativeon Risk and Aggressive on Sales," said Bernard H. Clineburg, Chairman and CEO of Cardinal Bank,aWe are proud to be recognized for our success.a

About Cardinal Financial Corporation: Cardinal Financial Corporation, a financial holding company headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia, serves the Washington Metropolitan region through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cardinal Bank, with 26 conveniently located banking offices. Cardinal also operates George Mason Mortgage, LLC; Cardinal First Mortgage, LLC; Cardinal Trust and Investment Services; and Wilson/Bennett Capital Management, Inc. The Company's stock is traded on NASDAQ (CFNL). For additional information, visit our Web site at [ www.cardinalbank.com ] or call 703.584.3400.