Hampton Financial Corporation – Proposed Private Placement - Seite 2

The Company is also exploring opportunities to diversify its sources of revenue by way of strategic investments in both complimentary business and non-core sectors that can leverage the expertise of its Board and the diverse experience of its management team.

For more information, please contact:

Olga Juravlev
Chief Financial Officer
Hampton Financial Corporation
[phone]

Or

Peter M. Deeb
Executive Chairman & CEO
Hampton Financial Corporation
[phone]

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