SBNKE Sonoma Valley Bancorp

Sonoma Valley Bancorp (the "Company") was incorporated under California law on March 9, 2000 at the direction of Sonoma Valley Bank for the purpose of forming a single-bank holding company structure pursuant to a plan of reorganization.  The reorganization became effective November 1, 2000, after obtaining all required regulatory approvals and permits, shares of the Company's common stock were issued to shareholders of Sonoma Valley Bank in exchange for their Sonoma Valley Bank stock.  Previously, Sonoma Valley Bank filed its periodic reports and current reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”).  Following the reorganization, periodic and current reports are now filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” ).