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State Bank Financial Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

ATLANTA, GA, February 12, 2014 - The Board of Directors of State Bank Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: STBZ) today declared a quarterly dividend of $.03 per common share. The dividend will be paid on March 18, 2014 to the common stock shareholders of record as of March 10, 2014.

About State Bank Financial Corporation and State Bank and Trust Company

State Bank Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: STBZ) is the holding company for State Bank and Trust Company, one of Georgia’s best-capitalized banks, with approximately $2.6 billion in assets as of December 31, 2013. State Bank has locations in Metro Atlanta and Middle Georgia.

To learn more about State Bank, visit www.statebt.com.