GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — National Bank Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NBHC) (“NBHC” or the “Company”) announced today the preliminary results of its modified “Dutch Auction” tender offer, which expired at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on Friday, July 31, 2015.

Based on the preliminary count by the depositary for the tender offer, an aggregate of 4,732,410 shares were properly tendered and not withdrawn at or below a price of $21.40, including approximately 1,302,502 shares that were tendered through notice of guaranteed delivery.

Accordingly, NBHC expects to accept for payment an aggregate of 4,672,898 shares of its Class A common stock at a purchase price of $21.40 per share, based on the preliminary results. These shares represent approximately 13.3 percent of the shares outstanding as of June 30, 2015.

The tender offer was made pursuant to an Offer to Purchase dated July 6, 2015 and the related Letter of Transmittal, by which NBHC offered to purchase up to $100.0 million of its Class A common stock at a price per share not less than $19.60 and not greater than $22.50, which documents were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 6, 2015.

The number of shares to be purchased and the purchase price per share are preliminary. The determination of the final number of shares to be purchased and the final purchase price per share is subject to confirmation by the depositary of the proper delivery of all shares validly tendered and not withdrawn, including shares to be delivered in respect of notices of guaranteed delivery. The actual number of shares validly tendered and not withdrawn and the final purchase price per share will be announced following the completion of the confirmation process. Payment for the shares accepted for purchase will occur promptly thereafter. Payment for shares will be made in cash, without interest.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. is the dealer manager and information agent for the tender offer. The depositary is American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC. Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is NBHC’s legal counsel for the tender offer. Any questions with regard to the tender offer may be directed to the dealer manager and information agent toll-free at 877-892-9475.

About National Bank Holdings Corporation

National Bank Holdings Corporation is a bank holding company created to build a leading community bank franchise delivering high-quality client service and committed to shareholder results. National Bank Holdings Corporation operates a network of 97 banking centers located in Colorado, the greater Kansas City region and Texas. Through its subsidiary, NBH Bank, N.A., it operates under the following brand names: Community Banks of Colorado in Colorado, Bank Midwest in Kansas and Missouri, and Hillcrest Bank in Texas. Additional information about National Bank Holdings Corporation can be found at www.nationalbankholdings.com.

Forward Looking Statements

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