The institutional investment community is invited to participate in the call by dialing 866-202-4367 (domestic) or 617-213-8845 (international) and entering passcode 43939983.

Other interested parties are invited to listen to the live call through a listen-only audio Web broadcast via the Internet in the Investor Relations section of www.centerbank.com. Listeners are encouraged to visit the Web site at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the scheduled presentation to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

For those who are not available to listen to the live broadcast, the audio broadcast will be archived for one year. A telephonic replay of the call will be available through Friday, February 5, 2010 by dialing 888-286-8010 (domestic) or 617-801-6888 (international) and entering replay passcode 79205107.

About Center Financial Corporation

Center Financial Corporation is the holding company of Center Bank, a community bank offering a full range of financial services for diverse ethnic and small business customers. Founded in 1986 and specializing in commercial and SBA loans and trade finance products, Center Bank has grown to be one of the nation's soundest financial institutions focusing on the Korean-American community, with total assets of $2.20 billion at September 30, 2009. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Center Bank operates a total of 19 full-service branches and one loan production office. The company has 16 full-service branches located throughout Southern California. Center Bank also operates two branches and one loan production office in the Seattle area, along with one branch in Chicago. Center Bank is a California state-chartered institution and its deposits are insured by the FDIC to the extent provided by law. For additional information on Center Bank, visit the company's Web site at www.centerbank.com.

SOURCE: Center Financial Corporation

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