It appears a little bold at first.

That a regional financial institution—like Southwest Bank of Texas, for instance—would compare itself to global growth stock leaders.

Recognized leaders such as Walt Disney Productions. General Electric. Coca-Cola.

But the simple truth is that many of the corporate and business characteristics you’ll find in successful global, growth-oriented companies are also found at Southwest Bank of Texas.

Focus. Keen management. Momentum. Forward-directed culture. And innovation that is customer-driven and profit-minded.

For eleven years, Southwest Bank of Texas has maintained an ascending curve in every measurable business arena. Including shareholder value.

While, as in life, there are no guarantees in stock performance, we thought we’d take this opportunity to thank our shareholders for their trust in our ability to serve their interests, and our customers for their trust in our abilities to satisfy their growing needs.

For their ongoing confidence in our management and staff.

And for their part in helping us take the lead in defining what banking can be.

One Bank, Banking Ahead.

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