CIB Marine Bancshares, Inc. Announces $18 Million Redemption of Preferred Stock

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CIB Marine Bancshares (OTCQX: CIBH) announced an initial redemption of preferred stock set for October 29, 2021. Approximately 49.7% of Series A and B Preferred shares will be redeemed at $825 per share, totaling about $18 million, financed through earnings from CIBM Bank. This move aims to enhance liquidity for preferred shareholders while creating value for common shareholders. CIB Marine plans to complete the redemption of all preferred shares within the next three to four years, as outlined at the recent Annual Shareholder Meeting.

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• Redemption of preferred stock enhances liquidity for preferred shareholders.
• Initial redemption valued at $18 million funded by earnings from CIBM Bank.
• Plans to complete total preferred shares redemption in three to four years.

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BROOKFIELD, Wis., Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CIB Marine Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company” or “CIB Marine”) (OTCQX: CIBH) announced the redemption date for its initial redemption of preferred stock pursuant to its Second Amended and Restated Articles of Organization, approved by both common and preferred shareholders in September. Effective October 29, 2021, approximately 49.7% of CIB Marine’s Series A and Series B Preferred shares will be redeemed, on a pro-rata basis, at $825 per share. The $18 million initial redemption will be funded entirely by earnings from CIB Marine’s wholly owned subsidiary, CIBM Bank. Documentation has been mailed to all preferred shareholders of record by the Company’s redemption agent, Computershare Trust Company, N.A..

Mr. J. Brian Chaffin, the Company’s President and CEO, commented, “We are pleased to be able to take this significant step forward in providing liquidity to our preferred shareholders, while building common shareholder value. Pursuant to the plan we outlined at our recent Annual Shareholder Meeting, we look forward to completing the redemption of all preferred shares in the next three or four years.”

CIB Marine Bancshares, Inc. is the holding company for CIBM Bank, which operates ten banking offices and five mortgage loan offices in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana. More information on the Company is available at www.cibmarine.com, including recent shareholder letters, links to regulatory financial reports, and audited financial statements.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
CIB Marine has made statements in this release that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. CIB Marine intends these forward-looking statements to be subject to the safe harbor created thereby and is including this statement to avail itself of the safe harbor. Forward-looking statements are identified generally by statements containing words and phrases such as “may,” “project,” “are confident,” “should be,” “intend,” “predict,” “believe,” “plan,” “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect CIB Marine’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance that are subject to many uncertainties and factors relating to CIB Marine’s operations and the business environment, which could change at any time.

There are inherent difficulties in predicting factors that may affect the accuracy of forward-looking statements.

Stockholders should note that many factors, some of which are discussed elsewhere in this release and in the documents that are incorporated by reference, could affect the future financial results of CIB Marine and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference in this document. These factors, many of which are beyond CIB Marine’s control, include but are not limited to:

• operating, legal, execution, credit, market, security (including cyber), and regulatory risks;
• economic, political, and competitive forces affecting CIB Marine’s banking business;
• the impact on net interest income and securities values from changes in monetary policy and general economic and political conditions; and
• the risk that CIB Marine’s analyses of these risks and forces could be incorrect and/or that the strategies developed to address them could be unsuccessful.

These factors should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. CIB Marine undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and CIB Marine’s actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in forward-looking statements.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: J. Brian Chaffin, President & CEO (217) 355-0900 brian.chaffin@cibmbank.com

FAQ

What is the redemption date for CIB Marine Bancshares' preferred stock?

The redemption date is October 29, 2021.

How much of CIB Marine's preferred stock will be redeemed?

Approximately 49.7% of the Series A and B Preferred shares will be redeemed.

What is the total value of the preferred stock redemption by CIB Marine?

The total value of the redemption is about $18 million.

How will CIB Marine fund the preferred stock redemption?

The redemption will be funded entirely by earnings from CIBM Bank.

When does CIB Marine plan to complete the redemption of all preferred shares?

CIB Marine plans to complete the redemption within the next three to four years.