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0001374651
XXXXXXXX
LIVE
0001028918
PACIFIC PREMIER BANCORP INC
000-22193
17901 VON KARMAN AVE
SUITE 1200
IRVINE
CA
92614
949-864-8000
JONES JEFF C
Director
Common
Charles Schwab Corp.
3000 Schwab Way
Westslake
TX
76262
6000
138829.00
95899972
11/22/2023
Nasdaq
Common
11/12/2021
Stock Option Exercise
Issuer
N
7500
11/12/2021
Cash
Y
11/22/2023
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