Sun Bancorp, Inc. Announces Resignation of Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. from Company and Bank Boards

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., March 2, 2017

"The WL Ross firm led the Company's critical recapitalization in 2010," stated President & CEO Thomas M. O'Brien.  "Wilbur Ross has served on our Board of Directors continuously since that time, and on several important Board committees.  He has consistently supported efforts to comprehensively repair the Bank's business, and his support has been instrumental in the very successful turnaround of Sun Bancorp.  We are incredibly proud to see him join President Trump's Cabinet as Secretary of Commerce.  His knowledge and skill will be a valuable resource in the Administration's efforts to boost economic growth and private sector employment."

As a result of this resignation, the size of the Boards will be decreased by one to ten members.  In accordance with the Securities Purchase Agreement dated July 7, 2010 between WLR SBI Acquisition Co, LLC ("WL Ross") and Sun Bancorp, Inc., WL Ross has the right to nominate one candidate for election as a Director to the Boards.  Previously Mr. Ross served as the WL Ross nominee.  WL Ross has informed the Company that it anticipates exercising its right to nominate a replacement Director to replace Mr. Ross in the immediate future.  At such time, the Board will act to increase the size of the Boards back to eleven members.

About Sun Bancorp, Inc.
Sun Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNBC) is a $2.26 billion asset bank holding company headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Its primary subsidiary is Sun National Bank, a community bank serving customers throughout New Jersey and the metro New York region.  Sun National Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and its deposits are insured up to the legal maximum by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). For more information about Sun National Bank and Sun Bancorp, Inc., visit www.sunnationalbank.com.

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