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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 22, 2021

BANC OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland | 001-35522 | 04-3639825
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.)

3 MacArthur Place, | Santa Ana, | California | 92707
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (855) 361-2262
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class |  | Trading Symbol(s) |  | Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |  | BANC |  | New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares each representing a 1/40th Interest in a share of 7.00% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series E |  | BANC PRE |  | New York Stock Exchange

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On July 22, 2021, Banc of California, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing 2021 second quarter financial results.
A copy of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
The Company will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter results at 10:00 A.M. Pacific Time on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Interested parties may attend the conference call by dialing (888) 317-6003, and referencing event code 7494802. A live audio webcast will be available through the webcast link to be posted on the Company’s Investor Relations website at www.bancofcal.com/investor, in addition to the slide presentation for investor review prior to the call. A copy of the presentation materials is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Banc of California, Inc. Press Release dated July 22, 2021.
99.2 Banc of California, Inc. Earnings Conference Call Presentation Materials dated July 22, 2021.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
BANC OF CALIFORNIA, INC.

July 22, 2021 | /s/ Lynn M. Hopkins
| Lynn M. Hopkins
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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