Company: MCHB
Filing Date: 2025-07-16
Form Type: 424B3
Source: 0001140361-25-026051
Chunk: 22

Company: Mechanics Bancorp
Filing Date: 2025-07-16
Form: 424B3
Chunk 22
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-related compensation is advisory in nature only, it will not be binding upon HomeStreet, Mechanics or the combined company. Accordingly, the merger-related compensation will be paid to HomeStreet’s named executive officers to the extent payable in accordance with the terms of their compensation agreements and other contractual arrangements even if HomeStreet shareholders do not approve the proposal to approve the merger-related compensation. |

| Q: | How can I attend, vote and ask questions at the HomeStreet special meeting? |

| A: | Record Holders.If you hold shares directly in your name as the holder of record of HomeStreet common stock, you are a “record holder” and your shares may be voted at the HomeStreet special meeting. If you choose to vote your shares virtually at the special meeting via the special meeting website, you will need the control number and should follow the instructions on your proxy card or voting instruction materials, as discussed below. |

Beneficial Owners. If you hold shares in a brokerage or other account in “street name,” you are a “beneficial owner” and your shares may be voted at the HomeStreet special meeting by you as described below. If you choose to vote your shares virtually at the special meeting via the applicable special meeting website, you will need the control number and should follow the instructions on your proxy card or voting instruction materials, as discussed below.

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HomeStreet special meeting . If you are a record holder of HomeStreet common stock, you will be able to attend the HomeStreet special meeting online, ask questions and vote during the meeting by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/HMST2025SM and following the instructions. Please have your control number, which can be found on your proxy card, notice or email previously received, to access the meeting. If you are a beneficial owner of HomeStreet common stock, you also will be able to attend the HomeStreet special meeting online, ask questions and vote during the meeting by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/HMST2025SM and following the instructions. Please have your control number, which can be found on the voting instructions provided by your bank, broker, trustee or other nominee, to access the meeting. Please review this information prior to the HomeStreet special meeting to ensure you have access. HomeStreet encourages its shareholders to visit the HomeStreet special meeting website in advance of the HomeStreet special meeting to familiarize themselves with the online access process. The virtual HomeStreet special meeting platform is fully supported across browsers and devices that are equipped with the most