Southern National Bancorp of Virginia to Acquire the Midlothian Branch of The Bank of Hampton Roads

Southern National Bancorp of Virginia, Inc. SONA, the holding company for Sonabank, announced today that Sonabank has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase all deposits of approximately $46 million, and certain assets of the Midlothian branch office of The Bank of Hampton Roads. The transaction, subject to regulatory approval, is expected to be completed by fourth quarter 2011.