Mercantile Bank Corporation Merger with Eastern Michigan Financial Corporation

On December 19, 2025, Eastern Michigan Financial Corporation (EFIN) held a special meeting of shareholders where they approved the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Mercantile Bank Corporation (Mercantile). The merger, initially agreed upon on July 22, 2025, and amended on October 5, 2025, is anticipated to close by December 31, 2025, pending the satisfaction of all closing conditions. Mercantile Bank Corporation is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and its common stock is traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol MBWM. The filing also includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers, cautioning investors about potential risks and uncertainties that could affect the actual outcome of the merger.