FCVA (MM)

GLEN ALLEN, Va., July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- First Capital Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCVA) announced today it has been recognized as one of the top performing small capitalization banks in the nation by the investment banking firm of Sandler O'Neill & Partners. Sandler O'Neill is a national investment banking and advisory firm specializing in financial institutions. In its "2007 Bank & Thrift Sm-All Stars" report, Sandler O'Neill recognized the 24 best performing small capitalization institutions among the 610 publicly traded banks and thrifts in the U.S. with market capitalization of less than $2 Billion. Inclusion as a Sm-All Star is based on the company's performance in each of eight financial variables. The variables measure growth, profitability, asset quality and capital levels. This marks the first year that First Capital Bancorp, Inc. has been awarded this honor bestowed upon only the top 4% of banks nationwide with capitalization of less than $2 Billion. First Capital Bancorp, Inc. President and CEO, Bob Watts, noted that "this recognition within the industry is a testament to the teamwork and hard work of our Directors and associates, the quality and loyalty of our clients, the patience and support of our shareholders and the overall stability and strength of the markets we serve." First Capital Bancorp, Inc. is headquartered in Glen Allen, VA, and has one wholly-owned subsidiary, First Capital Bank. First Capital Bank operates six full service branches throughout the greater Richmond metropolitan area. DATASOURCE: First Capital Bancorp, Inc. CONTACT: Robert G. Watts, Jr., President & CEO or William W. Ranson, SVP & CFO, both of First Capital Bancorp, Inc., +1-804-273-1160

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