DENVER, CO--(Marketwired - May 7, 2013) - Guaranty Bancorp (NASDAQ: [ GBNK ]), a community bank holding company based in Colorado, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend to its stockholders. This is the first cash dividend paid to stockholders in the Company's history.

The cash dividend of $0.025 per common share is payable on May 31, 2013 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 28, 2013, and is on a split-adjusted basis taking into account the Company's previously announced 1-for-5 reverse stock split. The reverse stock split is expected to take effect after the close of trading on May 20, 2013, with Guaranty Bancorp common stock beginning to trade on a split-adjusted basis at the opening of the trading market on May 21, 2013.

"We are pleased to initiate a quarterly cash dividend for our stockholders," said Mr. Paul W. Taylor, President and CEO. "We expect to continue the payment of quarterly cash dividends and further enhance the value we provide to our stockholders."

About Guaranty Bancorp

Guaranty Bancorp is a bank holding company that operates 28 branches in Colorado through a single bank, Guaranty Bank and Trust Company. The bank provides banking and other financial services including real estate, construction, commercial and industrial, energy, consumer and agricultural loans throughout its targeted Colorado markets to consumers and small to medium-sized businesses, including the owners and employees of those businesses. The bank also provides wealth management services including private banking, investment management and trust services. More information about Guaranty Bancorp can be found at [ www.gbnk.com ].

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