Company: MCHB
Filing Date: 2025-07-16
Form Type: 424B3
Source: 0001140361-25-026051
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Company: Mechanics Bancorp
Filing Date: 2025-07-16
Form: 424B3
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 Michael Downer is the brother of Douglas Downer, another director expected to serve on the board of directors of the combined company.

#### Patricia Cochran

#### Director
Ms. Cochran has served as a director of Mechanics since 2007. Ms. Cochran is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and the retired Chief Financial Officer of Vision Service Plan. Ms. Cochran is qualified to serve on the combined company’s board of directors because of her financial and executive experience.

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#### Adrienne Crowe

#### Director
Ms. Crowe has served as a director of Mechanics since 2013. Ms. Crowe is a retired Regional Senior Vice President of Bank of America and has extensive advisory and Director/Trustee experience sitting on numerous boards and board committees. Ms. Crowe is qualified to serve on the combined company’s board of directors because of her experience in the banking and financial services industry and on the boards of public and private companies.

#### Douglas Downer

#### Director
Mr. Douglas Downer has served as a director of Mechanics since 2013. Mr. Downer is Founder & President of Sundowner Capital Management. Mr. Douglas Downer is qualified to serve on the combined company’s board of directors because of his investment experience. Mr. Douglas Downer is the brother of Michael Downer, another director expected to serve on the board of directors of the combined company.

#### Kenneth D. Russell

#### Director
Mr. Russell has served as a director of Mechanics since 2015. Mr. Russell served as interim President & Chief Executive Officer of Mechanics from June 2015 to October 2016. Mr. Russell also serves on the boards of directors of Hilltop Holdings Inc. and First Acceptance Corporation. Mr. Russell also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of First Acceptance Corporation. Mr. Russell is qualified to serve on the combined company’s board of directors because of his experience in the banking and financial services industry and as an executive of companies.

#### Jon Wilcox

#### Director
Mr. Wilcox has served as a director of Mechanics since 2016. Mr. Wilcox previously was Chief Executive Officer and a Director of California Republic Bank (CRB) from 2007 to October 2016 at which time Mechanics acquired CRB. Mr. Wilcox is an investor and serves on the board of directors of Rise Up and Care. Mr. Wilcox is qualified to serve on the combined company’s