<p>伊利诺伊州布鲁克菲尔德和伊利诺伊州沃基根，2026 年 5 月 12 日（GLOBE NEWSWIRE）——布鲁克菲尔德银行控股公司（“布鲁克菲尔德”），即布鲁克菲尔德第一国家银行（“FNBB”）的控股公司，以及 NSTS Bancorp, Inc.（纳斯达克：NSTS）（“NSTS”），即北岸信托与储蓄（“North Shore”）的控股公司，今天联合宣布签署一项最终合并协议，布鲁克菲尔德将以约 7370 万美元的全现金交易收购 NSTS 和 North Shore。North Shore 将继续以其现有名称和联邦储蓄协会章程作为布鲁克菲尔德的子公司运营。</p>
<p>North Shore 的总裁兼首席执行官 Stephen G. Lear 在收购后将继续担任 North Shore 董事会成员。双方将共同商定的另一位来自 North Shore 现任董事会或 North Shore 服务的社区的个人也将担任董事会成员。在交易完成后，布鲁克菲尔德的两家银行子公司将在芝加哥 - 纳珀维尔 - 埃尔金大都市区运营四个分支机构，资产总额超过 6 亿美元。</p>
<p>根据合并协议的条款，该协议已获得布鲁克菲尔德和 NSTS 董事会的全体一致批准，NSTS 股东将为每股 NSTS 普通股获得约 14.28 美元的现金。预计交易将在 2026 年第四季度完成，需满足某些条件，包括获得所需的监管批准、NSTS 股东批准及其他成交条件。交易完成后，NSTS 的股票将不再在纳斯达克资本市场交易。</p>
<p>“我们很高兴与 North Shore 团队携手合作，扩大我们在沃基根市场的影响力，” FNBB 总裁兼首席执行官 Phil Richard 表示。“我们将继续提供客户习惯于接受的同等服务，并期待扩大 North Shore 能够为其客户提供的银行产品和服务。”</p>
<p>Lear 先生补充道：“布鲁克菲尔德在市场上享有极高的声誉，我们对 North Shore 的下一个篇章感到兴奋，因为我们相信这次合作将增强我们为客户服务的能力。”</p>
<p><strong>顾问</strong></p>
<p>Olsen Palmer LLC 担任 NSTS 的财务顾问，Vedder Price P.C.担任其法律顾问。Angkor Strategic Advisors 担任布鲁克菲尔德的财务顾问，Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum &amp; Nagelberg LLP 担任其法律顾问。</p>
<p><strong>关于布鲁克菲尔德第一国家银行</strong></p>
<p>布鲁克菲尔德第一国家银行是一家成立于 1962 年的地方性社区银行，致力于通过个性化银行服务、可信赖的建议和长期关系为伊利诺伊州布鲁克菲尔德及其周边地区提供服务。布鲁克菲尔德第一国家银行将传统的社区银行价值观与现代数字工具相结合，提供从个人账户到商业贷款的多种产品。</p>
<p><strong>关于 NSTS Bancorp, Inc.和 North Shore 信托与储蓄</strong></p>
<p>NSTS Bancorp, Inc.是 North Shore 信托与储蓄的控股公司。截至 2025 年 12 月 31 日，North Shore 信托与储蓄的总资产为 2.666 亿美元，分别在伊利诺伊州沃基根和林登赫斯特的办公室运营。North Shore 信托与储蓄在其运营的地方社区服务超过 100 年，与其商业和零售客户以及地方政府建立了深厚而持久的关系。</p>
<p><strong>关于前瞻性声明的警示说明</strong></p>
<p>本新闻稿中的某些声明，包括关于拟议交易的预期完成时间表、拟议交易的结果、影响和利益、布鲁克菲尔德、NSTS 及其各自子公司的未来机会，以及任何其他关于未来期望、信念、计划、目标、财务状况、假设或未来事件或表现的声明（这些不是历史事实）均为基于当前认为有效的假设的前瞻性声明。前瞻性声明可能包括但不限于与布鲁克菲尔德、NSTS 及其各自子公司的计划、战略和期望、短期贷款增长、净利差、抵押贷款银行利润、费用、资产质量、资本水平、持续收益和流动性相关的声明。前瞻性声明通常可以通过使用 “相信”、“可能”、“将”、“应该”、“可以”、“期待”、“估计”、“打算”、“预期”、“项目”、“计划” 或类似表达（包括这些表达的否定形式）来识别。前瞻性声明通常基于可能会或可能不会实现的假设，并且受到许多不确定性的影响，这些不确定性可能导致实际结果与前瞻性声明中预期的结果存在重大差异。前瞻性声明旨在受到《证券法》第 27A 条、《交易法》第 21E 条和 1995 年《私人证券诉讼改革法》提供的安全港的保护。</p>
<p>这些前瞻性声明涉及重大风险和不确定性，可能导致实际结果与预期结果存在重大差异，包括但不限于，NSTS 的股东可能不会批准合并协议的可能性；提议交易的关闭条件可能无法满足的风险；任一方可能终止合并协议，或者提议交易的关闭可能会延迟或根本不会发生；与交易公告或完成相关的业务或员工关系的潜在不利反应或变化；管理层在与交易相关的问题上分散的时间；将 NSTS 的运营整合到 Brookfield 中的最终时机、结果和效果；合并对 Brookfield 和 NSTS 未来财务状况、运营结果、战略和计划的影响；以及交易的监管批准。</p>
<p>可能导致结果与上述描述存在重大差异的其他因素可以在 NSTS 截至 2025 年 12 月 31 日的年度报告（Form 10-K）中找到，该报告已于 2026 年 3 月 27 日提交给证券交易委员会（“SEC”），以及其随后提交的季度报告（Form 10-Q）和 NSTS 向 SEC 提交的其他文件，这些文件均已在 SEC 备案，并可在其网站 www.sec.gov 上获取，也可以从 NSTS 的网站 https://ir.northshoretrust.com/sec-filings/all-sec-filings 获取。</p>
<p>所有前瞻性声明仅在作出时有效，并基于当时可用的信息。Brookfield 和 NSTS 均不承担更新前瞻性声明的义务，以反映在前瞻性声明作出后发生的情况或事件，或反映意外事件的发生，除非联邦证券法要求。由于前瞻性声明涉及重大风险和不确定性，因此应谨慎对待对这些声明的过度依赖。</p>
<p><strong>重要信息及获取途径</strong></p>
<p>在提议交易的过程中，NSTS 将向 SEC 提交并向其股东提供 Schedule 14A 的代理声明及其他与提议交易相关的文件。在向 SEC 提交最终代理声明后，NSTS 将向每位有权在与提议交易相关的特别会议上投票的股东邮寄最终代理声明和代理卡。NSTS 的股东被敦促仔细阅读代理声明（包括任何修订或补充）以及 NSTS 在与交易相关时向 SEC 提交的任何其他相关文件，因为这些文件将包含有关提议交易的重要信息。初步代理声明、最终代理声明及 NSTS 向 SEC 提交的任何其他文件（在可用时）可在 SEC 的网站 www.sec.gov 上免费获取，或通过访问 NSTS 网站的投资者关系部分 https://ir.northshoretrust.com/sec-filings/all-sec-filings 获取。</p>
<p><strong>代理征集参与者</strong></p>
<p>根据 SEC 规则，NSTS 及其董事、高级管理人员和其他管理层成员及员工可能被视为参与与提议交易相关的 NSTS 股东的代理征集。有关 NSTS 高级管理人员和董事的信息，包括他们对 NSTS 证券的持有情况，已包含在其 2026 年股东年度会议的最终代理声明中，该声明已于 2026 年 4 月 17 日提交给 SEC，以及随后提交给 SEC 的文件中。</p>
<p>有关代理征集参与者身份的更多信息，以及他们在提议交易中的直接或间接利益的描述，包括证券持有情况或其他方式，将在代理声明及与提议交易相关的其他材料中列出，这些材料将在可用时提交给 SEC。</p>
<p><strong>联系方式</strong>：</p>
<p><strong>布鲁克菲尔德第一国家银行</strong></p>
<p>Phil Richard</p>
<p>总裁兼首席执行官</p>
<p>(708) 485-2770</p>
<p><strong>NSTS Bancorp, Inc.</strong></p>
<p>Stephen G. Lear</p>
<p>董事长、总裁兼首席执行官</p>
<p>(847) 336-4430</p>
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<p>Brookfield Bancshares, Inc. 和 NSTS Bancorp, Inc. 已宣布达成合并协议，Brookfield 将以约 7370 万美元的全现金交易收购 NSTS 和 North Shore Trust and Savings。该交易预计将在 2026 年第四季度完成，NSTS 股东将获得每股约 14.28 美元。North Shore 将继续以其名称运营，其首席执行官将继续留任董事会。此次合并旨在提升服务并扩大 Brookfield 在沃基根市场的影响力</p>

<p>BROOKFIELD, Ill. and WAUKEGAN, Ill., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Bancshares, Inc. (“Brookfield”), the holding company for First National Bank of Brookfield (“FNBB”), and NSTS Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSTS) (“NSTS”), the holding company for North Shore Trust and Savings (“North Shore”), today jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement in which Brookfield will acquire NSTS and North Shore in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $73.7 million. North Shore will continue to operate under its existing name and federal savings association charter as a subsidiary of Brookfield.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>伊利诺伊州布鲁克菲尔德和伊利诺伊州沃基根，2026 年 5 月 12 日（GLOBE NEWSWIRE）——布鲁克菲尔德银行控股公司（“布鲁克菲尔德”），即布鲁克菲尔德第一国家银行（“FNBB”）的控股公司，以及 NSTS Bancorp, Inc.（纳斯达克：NSTS）（“NSTS”），即北岸信托与储蓄（“North Shore”）的控股公司，今天联合宣布签署一项最终合并协议，布鲁克菲尔德将以约 7370 万美元的全现金交易收购 NSTS 和 North Shore。North Shore 将继续以其现有名称和联邦储蓄协会章程作为布鲁克菲尔德的子公司运营。</p>
</div><p>North Shore’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Stephen G. Lear, will remain on North Shore’s board of directors after the acquisition. One additional individual, to be mutually agreed to by the parties, from North Shore’s current board of directors or from the communities served by North Shore, will also serve on the board of directors. Following the closing of the transaction, Brookfield’s two banking subsidiaries will operate a total of four branches in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin MSA and will have an aggregate of over $600 million in assets.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>North Shore 的总裁兼首席执行官 Stephen G. Lear 在收购后将继续担任 North Shore 董事会成员。双方将共同商定的另一位来自 North Shore 现任董事会或 North Shore 服务的社区的个人也将担任董事会成员。在交易完成后，布鲁克菲尔德的两家银行子公司将在芝加哥 - 纳珀维尔 - 埃尔金大都市区运营四个分支机构，资产总额超过 6 亿美元。</p>
</div><p>Under the terms of the merger agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of Brookfield and NSTS, NSTS stockholders will receive approximately $14.28 in cash for each share of NSTS common stock owned. The transaction is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to certain conditions, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals, NSTS stockholder approval, and other closing conditions. Subject to and upon completion of the transaction, NSTS’s shares will no longer trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>根据合并协议的条款，该协议已获得布鲁克菲尔德和 NSTS 董事会的全体一致批准，NSTS 股东将为每股 NSTS 普通股获得约 14.28 美元的现金。预计交易将在 2026 年第四季度完成，需满足某些条件，包括获得所需的监管批准、NSTS 股东批准及其他成交条件。交易完成后，NSTS 的股票将不再在纳斯达克资本市场交易。</p>
</div><p>“We are excited to join forces with the North Shore team and expand our presence into the Waukegan market,” said Phil Richard, President &amp; CEO of FNBB. “We will continue to provide the same level of service that customers are accustomed to receiving and look forward to broadening the banking products and services that North Shore can offer its clients.”</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>“我们很高兴与 North Shore 团队携手合作，扩大我们在沃基根市场的影响力，” FNBB 总裁兼首席执行官 Phil Richard 表示。“我们将继续提供客户习惯于接受的同等服务，并期待扩大 North Shore 能够为其客户提供的银行产品和服务。”</p>
</div><p>Mr. Lear added, “Brookfield has a tremendous reputation in the marketplace and we’re excited for the next chapter of North Shore as we believe this partnership will enhance our abilities to serve our clients.”</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Lear 先生补充道：“布鲁克菲尔德在市场上享有极高的声誉，我们对 North Shore 的下一个篇章感到兴奋，因为我们相信这次合作将增强我们为客户服务的能力。”</p>
</div><p><strong>Advisors</strong></p>
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</div><p>Olsen Palmer LLC served as financial advisor and Vedder Price P.C. served as legal counsel to NSTS. Angkor Strategic Advisors served as financial advisor to Brookfield and Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum &amp; Nagelberg LLP served as its legal advisor.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Olsen Palmer LLC 担任 NSTS 的财务顾问，Vedder Price P.C.担任其法律顾问。Angkor Strategic Advisors 担任布鲁克菲尔德的财务顾问，Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum &amp; Nagelberg LLP 担任其法律顾问。</p>
</div><p><strong>About First National Bank of Brookfield</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>关于布鲁克菲尔德第一国家银行</strong></p>
</div><p>First National Bank of Brookfield is a locally focused community bank founded in 1962, dedicated to serving Brookfield, Illinois and beyond through personalized banking, trusted advice, and long-term relationships. First National Bank of Brookfield combines traditional community banking values with modern digital tools, offering products ranging from consumer accounts to commercial lending.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>布鲁克菲尔德第一国家银行是一家成立于 1962 年的地方性社区银行，致力于通过个性化银行服务、可信赖的建议和长期关系为伊利诺伊州布鲁克菲尔德及其周边地区提供服务。布鲁克菲尔德第一国家银行将传统的社区银行价值观与现代数字工具相结合，提供从个人账户到商业贷款的多种产品。</p>
</div><p><strong>About NSTS Bancorp, Inc. and North Shore Trust and Savings</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>关于 NSTS Bancorp, Inc.和 North Shore 信托与储蓄</strong></p>
</div><p>NSTS Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company of North Shore Trust and Savings. As of December 31, 2025, North Shore Trust and Savings had total assets of $266.6 million and operates from its offices located in Waukegan and Lindenhurst, Illinois, respectively. For over 100 years, North Shore Trust and Savings has served the local communities where it operates and has deep and longstanding relationships with its businesses and retail customers as well as local municipalities.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>NSTS Bancorp, Inc.是 North Shore 信托与储蓄的控股公司。截至 2025 年 12 月 31 日，North Shore 信托与储蓄的总资产为 2.666 亿美元，分别在伊利诺伊州沃基根和林登赫斯特的办公室运营。North Shore 信托与储蓄在其运营的地方社区服务超过 100 年，与其商业和零售客户以及地方政府建立了深厚而持久的关系。</p>
</div><p><strong>Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>关于前瞻性声明的警示说明</strong></p>
</div><p>Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the expected timetable for completion of the proposed transaction, the results, effects and benefits of the proposed transaction, future opportunities for Brookfield, NSTS and their respective subsidiaries, and any other statements regarding future expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, financial conditions, assumptions or future events or performance that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based on assumptions currently believed to be valid. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements relating to each of Brookfield’s, NSTS’s and their respective subsidiaries’ plans, strategies and expectations, near-term loan growth, net interest margin, mortgage banking profits, expenses, asset quality, capital levels, continued earnings, and liquidity. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words “believe,” “may,’’ “will,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “project,” “plan” or similar expressions, including the negative forms of such expressions. Forward-looking statements are frequently based on assumptions that may or may not materialize and are subject to numerous uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are intended to be subject to the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act, Section 21E of the Exchange Act and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>本新闻稿中的某些声明，包括关于拟议交易的预期完成时间表、拟议交易的结果、影响和利益、布鲁克菲尔德、NSTS 及其各自子公司的未来机会，以及任何其他关于未来期望、信念、计划、目标、财务状况、假设或未来事件或表现的声明（这些不是历史事实）均为基于当前认为有效的假设的前瞻性声明。前瞻性声明可能包括但不限于与布鲁克菲尔德、NSTS 及其各自子公司的计划、战略和期望、短期贷款增长、净利差、抵押贷款银行利润、费用、资产质量、资本水平、持续收益和流动性相关的声明。前瞻性声明通常可以通过使用 “相信”、“可能”、“将”、“应该”、“可以”、“期待”、“估计”、“打算”、“预期”、“项目”、“计划” 或类似表达（包括这些表达的否定形式）来识别。前瞻性声明通常基于可能会或可能不会实现的假设，并且受到许多不确定性的影响，这些不确定性可能导致实际结果与前瞻性声明中预期的结果存在重大差异。前瞻性声明旨在受到《证券法》第 27A 条、《交易法》第 21E 条和 1995 年《私人证券诉讼改革法》提供的安全港的保护。</p>
</div><p>These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including, but not limited to, the possibility that stockholders of NSTS may not approve the merger agreement; the risk that a condition to closing of the proposed transaction may not be satisfied, that either party may terminate the merger agreement or that the closing of the proposed transaction might be delayed or not occur at all; potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the transaction; the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues; the ultimate timing, outcome and results of integrating the operations of NSTS into those of Brookfield; the effects of the merger on Brookfield’s and NSTS’s future financial condition, results of operations, strategy and plans; and regulatory approvals of the transaction.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>这些前瞻性声明涉及重大风险和不确定性，可能导致实际结果与预期结果存在重大差异，包括但不限于，NSTS 的股东可能不会批准合并协议的可能性；提议交易的关闭条件可能无法满足的风险；任一方可能终止合并协议，或者提议交易的关闭可能会延迟或根本不会发生；与交易公告或完成相关的业务或员工关系的潜在不利反应或变化；管理层在与交易相关的问题上分散的时间；将 NSTS 的运营整合到 Brookfield 中的最终时机、结果和效果；合并对 Brookfield 和 NSTS 未来财务状况、运营结果、战略和计划的影响；以及交易的监管批准。</p>
</div><p>Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described above can be found in NSTS’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 27, 2026, and in its subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in other documents NSTS files with the SEC, each of which is on file with the SEC and available at its website at www.sec.gov and available from NSTS’s website at https://ir.northshoretrust.com/sec-filings/all-sec-filings.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>可能导致结果与上述描述存在重大差异的其他因素可以在 NSTS 截至 2025 年 12 月 31 日的年度报告（Form 10-K）中找到，该报告已于 2026 年 3 月 27 日提交给证券交易委员会（“SEC”），以及其随后提交的季度报告（Form 10-Q）和 NSTS 向 SEC 提交的其他文件，这些文件均已在 SEC 备案，并可在其网站 www.sec.gov 上获取，也可以从 NSTS 的网站 https://ir.northshoretrust.com/sec-filings/all-sec-filings 获取。</p>
</div><p>All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and are based on information available at that time. Neither Brookfield nor NSTS assumes any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements were made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events except as required by federal securities laws. As forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, caution should be exercised against placing undue reliance on such statements.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>所有前瞻性声明仅在作出时有效，并基于当时可用的信息。Brookfield 和 NSTS 均不承担更新前瞻性声明的义务，以反映在前瞻性声明作出后发生的情况或事件，或反映意外事件的发生，除非联邦证券法要求。由于前瞻性声明涉及重大风险和不确定性，因此应谨慎对待对这些声明的过度依赖。</p>
</div><p><strong>Important Information and Where to Find It</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>重要信息及获取途径</strong></p>
</div><p>In connection with the proposed transaction, NSTS will file with the SEC and provide its stockholders with a proxy statement on Schedule 14A and other relevant documents concerning the proposed transaction. Promptly after filing its definitive proxy statement with the SEC, NSTS will mail the definitive proxy statement and a proxy card to each stockholder entitled to vote at the special meeting relating to the proposed transaction. STOCKHOLDERS OF NSTS ARE URGED TO CAREFULLY READ THE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION THAT NSTS FILES WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. The preliminary proxy statement, the definitive proxy statement and any other documents filed by NSTS with the SEC (when available) may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by accessing the Investor Relations section of NSTS’s website at https://ir.northshoretrust.com/sec-filings/all-sec-filings.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>在提议交易的过程中，NSTS 将向 SEC 提交并向其股东提供 Schedule 14A 的代理声明及其他与提议交易相关的文件。在向 SEC 提交最终代理声明后，NSTS 将向每位有权在与提议交易相关的特别会议上投票的股东邮寄最终代理声明和代理卡。NSTS 的股东被敦促仔细阅读代理声明（包括任何修订或补充）以及 NSTS 在与交易相关时向 SEC 提交的任何其他相关文件，因为这些文件将包含有关提议交易的重要信息。初步代理声明、最终代理声明及 NSTS 向 SEC 提交的任何其他文件（在可用时）可在 SEC 的网站 www.sec.gov 上免费获取，或通过访问 NSTS 网站的投资者关系部分 https://ir.northshoretrust.com/sec-filings/all-sec-filings 获取。</p>
</div><p><strong>Participants in the Proxy Solicitation</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>代理征集参与者</strong></p>
</div><p>NSTS and its directors and executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed, under SEC rules, to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from NSTS’s stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding NSTS’s executive officers and directors, including their ownership of NSTS’s securities, is included in its definitive proxy statement for its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders filed with the SEC on April 17, 2026, and subsequent documents filed with the SEC.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>根据 SEC 规则，NSTS 及其董事、高级管理人员和其他管理层成员及员工可能被视为参与与提议交易相关的 NSTS 股东的代理征集。有关 NSTS 高级管理人员和董事的信息，包括他们对 NSTS 证券的持有情况，已包含在其 2026 年股东年度会议的最终代理声明中，该声明已于 2026 年 4 月 17 日提交给 SEC，以及随后提交给 SEC 的文件中。</p>
</div><p>Additional information regarding the identity of participants in the solicitation of proxies, and a description of their direct or indirect interests in the proposed transaction, by security holdings or otherwise, will be set forth in the proxy statement and other materials to be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction when they become available.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>有关代理征集参与者身份的更多信息，以及他们在提议交易中的直接或间接利益的描述，包括证券持有情况或其他方式，将在代理声明及与提议交易相关的其他材料中列出，这些材料将在可用时提交给 SEC。</p>
</div><p><strong>Contacts</strong>:</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>联系方式</strong>：</p>
</div><p><strong>First National Bank of Brookfield</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>布鲁克菲尔德第一国家银行</strong></p>
</div><p>Phil Richard</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Phil Richard</p>
</div><p>President &amp; CEO</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>总裁兼首席执行官</p>
</div><p>(708) 485-2770</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>(708) 485-2770</p>
</div><p><strong>NSTS Bancorp, Inc.</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>NSTS Bancorp, Inc.</strong></p>
</div><p>Stephen G. Lear</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Stephen G. Lear</p>
</div><p>Chairman, President &amp; CEO</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>董事长、总裁兼首席执行官</p>
</div><p>(847) 336-4430</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>(847) 336-4430</p>
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BROOKFIELD BANCSHARES, INC. AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BROOKFIELD ANNOUNCE EXECUTION OF MERGER AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE NSTS BANCORP, INC. AND NORTH SHORE TRUST AND SAVINGS | NSTS Stock News

BROOKFIELD BANCSHARES, INC. 和 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BROOKFIELD 宣布已签署合并协议，将收购 NSTS BANCORP, INC. 和 NORTH SHORE TRUST AND SAVINGS | NSTS 股票新闻