DALLAS - October 15, 2013 - Triumph Bancorp, Inc., parent of Triumph Savings Bank, SSB, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of National Bancshares, Inc., parent of THE National Bank, headquartered in Bettendorf, Iowa.

National Bancshares, Inc. has an established history of serving its communities for over 12 years. As of September 2013, National Bancshares, Inc. had approximately $900 million in assets. Its community banking subsidiary, THE National Bank, member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender, offers personal checking accounts, savings accounts, CDs, money market, HSA, IRA, NOW and business accounts, as well as consumer, commercial and mortgage loans from 19 branches and 3 loan production offices located throughout Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.

"We are excited to welcome the customers, employees, and shareholders of National Bancshares to the Triumph group of companies," said Aaron P. Graft, President and CEO of Triumph Bancorp, Inc. "This transaction is one of those rare opportunities to create value for everyone involved. For Triumph, we are acquiring an established, full service institution with a solid deposit franchise. For THE National Bank, it is gaining financial strength and access to the diverse lending opportunities within Triumph's platform. The combination of these attributes, as well as the strength of the combined balance sheet, creates a unique financial enterprise that is well positioned for success in the future."

John D. DeDoncker, President and CEO of THE National Bank commented, "We are pleased about the opportunity to combine resources with Triumph Bancorp, Inc. Through this acquisition, we believe we have enhanced the banking experience for our customers with the addition of various financial opportunities. We will continue to serve our customers and community well as we go forward as a member of the Triumph Bancorp group of companies."

Following this acquisition, Triumph Bancorp, Inc. will have approximately $1.2 billion in total assets and $150 million in total equity capital.

Triumph Bancorp, Inc. was advised in this transaction by Commerce Street Capital, LLC as financial advisor.  Hunton & Williams, LLP and Beard, Kultgen, Brophy, Bostwick, Dickson & Squires, LLP served as Triumph's legal counsel. Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. acted as financial advisor and rendered a fairness opinion to the Board of Directors of National Bancshares, Inc. in connection with this transaction. Lane & Waterman LLP acted as legal counsel to National Bancshares, Inc.

About Triumph Bancorp, Inc.

Triumph Bancorp, Inc., based in Dallas, Texas, is a financial holding company with interests in wholesale banking, commercial finance and investment management. In November 2010, Triumph Bancorp, Inc. acquired and recapitalized its subsidiary bank, Triumph Savings Bank, SSB, which was then known as Equity Bank, SSB. Triumph brings creativity, diligence and innovation to all of our investments. Members of the Triumph Bancorp, Inc. group include Triumph Savings Bank, SSB, Triumph Commercial Finance, LLC, Triumph Capital Advisors, LLC, Triumph CRA Holdings, LLC and Advance Business Capital LLC.

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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause Triumph Bancorp's or National Bancshares's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any expected future results, performance, or achievements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and neither Triumph Bancorp nor National Bancshares assumes any duty to update forward looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of the business combination transaction involving Triumph Bancorp and National Bancshares, including future financial and operating results, the combined company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements that are not historical facts. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: (i) the possibility that the merger does not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, shareholder or other approvals and other conditions to closing are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all; (ii) the risk that the benefits from the transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected, including as a result of changes in general economic and market conditions, interest and exchange rates, monetary policy, laws and regulations and their enforcement, and the degree of competition in the geographic and business areas in which National Bancshares operates; (iii) the ability to promptly and effectively integrate the businesses of Triumph Bancorp and National Bancshares; (iv) the reaction of the companies' customers, employees and counterparties to the transaction; and (v) diversion of management time on merger-related issues.

WITH RIVER BEND FOODBANK FOR FOOD DRIVE THIS FRIDAY, 10/19 @ 11 am!

FIRST 100 DONATIONS OF THREE NON-PERISHABLE CANNED FOOD ITEMS RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY TICKET TO OPENING NIGHT OF DISNEY ON ICE!

MOLINE, IL (10/14/13) - Disney On Ice presents Passport To Adventure has joined forces with River Bend Foodbank to make it an extra special Thanksgiving for Quad Cities families. The first 100 people to donate three non-perishable canned food items to the food drive, this Saturday, October 19 starting at 11 am, will receive a voucher valid for a free ticket to the Opening Night of Disney On Ice presents Passport To Adventure coming to the iWireless Center November 14-17! The food drive will take place at the iWireless Center, 1201 River Dr. Moline, IL.

There is a limit of one voucher per family who donates to the food drive. Vouchers are valid for the November 14, 7 p.m. performance and are redeemable at the iWireless Center box office only. Additional tickets for Disney On Ice presents Passport to Adventure will be available at the iWireless Center box office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 1-800-745-3000. To learn more about Disney On Ice, visit www.disneyonice.com.

 

All seats are reserved, and tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or the iWireless Center box office. For group rates and information, call 309-277-1356.

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About Feld Entertainment:

Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment's productions have appeared in more than 70 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Feld Motor Sports, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!.

H.R. Strategist Shares 3 Tips for Firing Up Your Workplace

How many employees roll their eyes during meetings to discuss new initiatives?

How often do they scramble to complete a task not because they love it, but because they're afraid of the consequences if they don't?

How many mutter "not in my job description" when asked to assume a new responsibility?

"These are examples of people whose work is providing them with nothing more than a paycheck," says Trevor Wilson, human resources strategist, CEO of TWI Inc., and author of "The Human Equity Advantage," (www.twiinc.com).

"And even though that's ostensibly why we go to work, it's not what gets us excited and enthusiastic about what we do."

The solution, he says starts with business leaders and managers. If their work is not fulfilling any higher purpose for them than making money, they're lacking one of the essential qualities necessary for helping their employees become engaged - and for keeping engaged employees enthusiastic.

"You need to step back and assess your own situation," Wilson says. "Are you driven more by your fears - of not being able to pay your bills, of losing your job, of failing? Or are you driven by the knowledge that you, like every one of us, have the capacity to do amazing things?"

Business leaders who are striving to create something that will leave the world a better place are not only more engaged themselves, they're more likely to do the things that help their employees engage, Wilson says.

"Our search for happiness is our search for our purpose, and we achieve both by bringing all of our skills and talents - our human equity - to the job," he says.

He offers these tips for fostering a culture in which employees are actively engaged:

• Use performance evaluations to learn more about your employees' strengths, interests and goals. Each employee has strengths and talents that often go unrecognized -- and untapped -- in the workplace. Helping them to identify these and use them at work contributes to their feeling that their work has purpose and results in more engaged, productive employees. "People want to bring all their talents to what they're doing - we're happiest when we're doing what we're good at it," Wilson says. "In order to know what those skills, talents, even personality traits are, managers must get to know their individual employees."

• Do not treat all employees equally. All employees are not equal and treating them as if they were leaves engaged, enthusiastic employees feeling shortchanged and disengaged employees feeling entitled, Wilson says. "Acknowledge and reward employees who are going the extra mile and point out the ways they're contributing that may not be quantifiable or part of their 'job description.' The successful salesman who routinely coaches less successful colleagues is displaying a strength that won't show up on his sales sheet but is, nonetheless, a valuable contribution to the company."

• Recognize and reward employees' demonstration of strong values. Values are part of the human equity that all of us bring to work in varying degrees. Honesty, integrity, compassion, work ethic - our best employees usually have these and other strong, positive values.  Business leaders may unconsciously recognize them, for instance, by giving a very honest employee their trust, but they should make a point of acknowledging them publicly as well. "Our values are the foundation of our purpose and an expression of our true selves," Wilson says. "Employees who are both able to demonstrate their values at work, and rewarded for doing so, having a greater sense of purpose."

About Trevor Wilson

Trevor Wilson is the CEO of TWI Inc. and creator of the human equity management model. He is the global diversity, inclusion and human equity strategist who regularly speaks at corporate functions. TWI's clients include some of the most progressive global employers in the world, including Coca-Cola, Ernst & Young, BNP Paribas and Home Depot. TWI's trademarked human equity approach was instrumental in catapulting Coca-Cola's South Africa division to the top performing division worldwide.

MOLINE, Ill. (October 14, 2013) - The Quad City Mallards have re-signed defenseman Mike Monfredo, the Mallards announced today.

"We're very fortunate to have Mike coming back to play for us," said Mallards coach and general manager Terry Ruskowski.  "Last year he was a top three defenseman for us.  He's a shut-down guy who brings the physical part of the game.  He did a great job last year as a rookie and now we're excited to see him take the next step and be the best defenseman he can be."

Monfredo returns to the Quad Cities after skating in the training camp of the ECHL's Elmira Jackals.  The 23-year old last season scored four goals, totaled 19 points and finished tied for fifth among Central Hockey League rookies in plus/minus rating (+11) while playing in each of the Mallards' 66 regular season games.

Monfredo spent the 2011-12 season at the State University of New York-Fredonia, where he scored three goals and added five assists in 26 games.  The Shirley, New York, product played three seasons  of junior hockey for Motor City in the North American League  before heading to Fredonia.  In 2010-11, the 6' 3", 210-pound blue liner led the NAHL with 259 penalty minutes.

The Mallards will open their seventeenth season- and their fourth in the CHL- when they host the Rapid City Rush Saturday night at 7:05 p.m.  A pregame Fan Fest outside the iWireless Center will precede the opener from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.  The Fan Fest will feature live music- including plenty of classic covers- from the Loan Sharks, food and beverage stands, a beer tent, the arrival of the Mallards' new Ice Girls and Mo Mallard, the team's perennially popular mascot.  In addition, Mallards coach and general manager Terry Ruskowski will stop by to deliver his season-opening welcome to fans on hand.  There will also be ample entertainment for younger fans, including a bounce house and a petting zoo.

Opening night festivities will continue after the Mallards' match-up with Rapid City with a post-game party at Rascals.  Mallards players will join fans at Rascals, which is located at 1414 15th Street in Moline.

Opening night tickets cover admission to both the Mallards' battle with the Rush and the Fan Fest.  Fans can enjoy savings off the regular ticket price by purchasing a four-pack of lower level seats for opening night for just $44.  $44 four-packs can be purchased in person at the iWireless Center box office or by calling the Mallards at 309-277-1364.

All other tickets for the season opener and all other Mallards regular season home games are also now on sale at Ticketmaster outlets, through ticketmaster.com, through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free at 1-800-745-3000 or at the iWireless Center ticket office.  The ticket office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period.

Mallards season tickets as well as half season tickets and flex packs are also still available.  The Mallards offer ticket packages to meet any budget and season ticket holders also receive a host of additional benefits, including a unique season ticket holder Mallards jersey.  More ticket package information is available by calling the Mallards at 309-277-1364 or emailing info@myqcmallards.com.

About the Quad City Mallards
A proud affiliate of the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild and the American Hockey League's Iowa Wild, the Quad City Mallards are approaching their seventeenth season and their fourth in the Central Hockey League.  One of the winningest teams in all of minor league hockey, the Mallards competed in the United Hockey League from 1995 through 2007 and in the International Hockey League in 2009-10.  The Mallards' proud history has seen them capture the UHL's Colonial Cup Championship three times (1997, 1998, 2001) and secure that league's Tarry Cup four times (1998, 2000, 2001, 2002) for the best overall regular season record.  In 2001, the Mallards made professional hockey history, recording their sixth consecutive season with 50 or more wins, a feat that has yet to be matched.  The i wireless Center provides a unique environment for hockey and features one-of-a-kind seating areas such as the Nest for groups and functions and the exclusive Drake Club.  For more information on the Quad City Mallards or for Mallards tickets go to www.myqcmallards.com.  Fans can also follow the Mallards via Twitter at twitter.com/myqcmallards and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/quadcitymallards. 

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