Midland States Bancorp Added to ABA NASDAQ Community Bank Index

EFFINGHAM, Ill., Dec. 19, 2016 -- Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:MSBI) today announced that it has been added to the ABA (American Bankers Association) NASDAQ Community Bank Index (ABAQ), the nation’s most broadly representative stock index for community banks.  The index includes 341 community banks with a total market capitalization of nearly $260 billion.

Launched in December 2003, the ABAQ is the most broadly representative stock index for community banks and remains an important tool for banks to establish additional visibility with analysts and investors.

Leon J. Holschbach, President and CEO of Midland States Bancorp, said, “We are very pleased to be added to the ABA NASDAQ Community Bank Index.  We believe that Midland’s inclusion in this index will further our efforts to heighten the Company’s profile with the investment community and enhance the liquidity in our stock.”

About Midland States Bancorp, Inc.

Midland States Bancorp, Inc. is a community-based financial holding company headquartered in Effingham, Illinois, and is the sole shareholder of Midland States Bank. Midland had assets of approximately $3.2 billion, and its Midland Wealth Management Group had assets under administration of approximately $1.2 billion as of September 30, 2016.  Midland provides a full range of commercial and consumer banking products and services, merchant credit card services, trust and investment management, and insurance and financial planning services. In addition, commercial equipment leasing services are provided through Heartland Business Credit, and multi-family and healthcare facility FHA financing is provided through Love Funding, Midland's non-bank subsidiaries. Midland has more than 80 locations across the United States. For additional information, visit www.midlandsb.com or follow Midland on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/midland-states-bank.

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CONTACTS:
Jeffrey G. Ludwig, Exec. V.P., at [email protected] or (217) 342-7321
Douglas J. Tucker, Sr. V.P., Corporate Counsel, at [email protected] or (217) 342-7321