MADISON, Wis., Dec. 21, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Business Financial Services, Inc. (FBIZ) announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.07 per share. The 2012 annualized dividend amount is $0.28 per share. The cash dividend is payable on January 15, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 1, 2013.

About First Business Financial Services, Inc.

First Business Financial Services is a $1.2 billion Wisconsin-based bank holding company that specializes in focused financial solutions for businesses, key executives, and high net worth individuals through its operating companies. It is the 2nd largest Wisconsin-based commercial bank holding company listed on NASDAQ or NYSE. Its companies include: First Business Bank - Madison ; First Business Bank - Milwaukee ; First Business Bank - Northeast; First Business Trust & Investments ; First Business Equipment Finance, LLC ; and First Business Capital Corp. For additional information, visit www.firstbusiness.com or call (608) 238-8008.

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CONTACT: James F. Ropella
         Senior Vice President and CFO
         First Business Financial Services, Inc.
         608-232-5970
         jropella@firstbusiness.com
  

Source: First Business Financial Services, Inc. 2012 GlobeNewswire, Inc.