FEDERAL / STATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED MERGE
FEDERAL / STATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED MERGER Notice is hereby given that Bravera Bank, Dickinson, North Dakota has made application to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Commissioner of the North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions for written consent to merge with United Community Bank of North Dakota, Leeds, North Dakota. It is contemplated that all offices of Bravera Bank and United Community Bank of North Dakota will be operated as Bravera Bank. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its regional office at 1100 Walnut St, Suite 2100, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. Comments by interested parties must be received by not later than June 5, 2023. The nonconfidential portions of the application are on file in the regional office of the FDIC and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the nonconfidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request. You are further notified that Section 13-02-13-03.1, North Dakota Administrative Code provides that any bank or party may submit to the Commissioner or the North Dakota State Banking Board written comments concerning the application or a written request for an opportunity to be heard before the board, or both. Comments must be mailed to or received by the State Banking Board, Department of Financial Institutions, 1200 Memorial Highway, Bismarck, ND 58504 not later than June 5, 2023. You may also request a copy of the application at the above address. You are also advised that per Section 13-02-13-04, North Dakota Administrative Code, the State Banking Board shall examine and consider all relevant factors including: 1) whether proper notification has been given to all shareholders; 2) whether at least two-thirds of the shareholders have ratified the plan of reorganization or merger; 3) whether the resultant bank has adequate capital; 4) whether the needs of the community to be served will still be met; and 5) the adequacy and competence of management. Eide Bailly LLP, Bismarck, ND (May 3, 17, 24, 2023) 219505