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Central Bancompany, Inc. Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering

1. Central Bancompany is launching an IPO of 17.78 million shares. 2. Initial IPO price is expected between $21.00 and $24.00 per share. 3. Shares will be listed on Nasdaq under the symbol 'CBC'. 4. Underwriters include Morgan Stanley and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. 5. Total valuation may exceed $400 million based on IPO pricing.

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Why Bullish?

The successful IPO of Central Bancompany can bolster investor confidence, similar to other regional banks' IPO successes, which often appreciate in value after listing.

How important is it?

The IPO marks a significant milestone for Central Bancompany, directly impacting its market position and investor interest.

Why Short Term?

Initial investor reactions and market valuations will unfold shortly after the IPO launch.

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Central Bancompany, Inc. (“Central Bancompany”), the bank holding company for The Central Trust Bank, today announced the launch of its initial public offering of 17,778,000 shares of its Class A common stock. Central Bancompany expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,666,700 shares of its Class A common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts. The initial public offering price is currently expected to be between $21.00 and $24.00 per share of Class A common stock. Central Bancompany has applied to list its Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “CBC.” Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., A Stifel Company, are acting as joint lead book-running managers for the proposed offering. BofA Securities, Piper Sandler & Co. and Stephens Inc. are acting as joint bookrunners. Copies of the preliminary prospectus relating to the proposed offering may be obtained from Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd floor, New York, New York 10014; or Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., Attention: Capital Markets, by telephone at (800) 966-1559 or by email at USCapitalMarkets@kbw.com. A registration statement on Form S-1 relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold, nor may offers to buy be accepted, prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Any offers, solicitations, or offers to buy, or any sales of securities will be made in accordance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. About Central Bancompany, Inc. Central Bancompany, Inc. is headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri. Its banking subsidiary, The Central Trust Bank, has been serving businesses and customers since 1902. The bank is built on a strong foundation of people, community service, and technology. As of September 30, 2025, The Central Trust Bank is a $19.2 billion Missouri state-chartered trust company with banking powers and a Federal Reserve state member bank, with more than 156 locations in 79 communities serving consumers and businesses in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Florida. Divisions of The Central Trust Bank include Central Trust Company and Central Investment Advisors. Company Contact: Charlie MartinCorporate Development OfficerCentral Bancompany, Inc.charlie.martin@centralbank.net (314) 686-7007 Forward-Looking Statements This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because they are subject to numerous uncertainties and factors relating to the operations and business of Central Bancompany, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond its control. Forward-looking statements include information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of Central Bancompany, including descriptions of its business strategy. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology and expressions. The results, events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur, and actual results, events, or circumstances could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements presented herein are made only as of the date of this press release, and Central Bancompany does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

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