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Mercantile Bank announces special dividend of USD2.00 per share
M2 - Mon May 12, 3:02AM CDT
Mercantile Bank Corporation (NASDAQ:MBWM), the bank holding company for Mercantile Bank of Michigan, revealed on Friday that its board of directors authorised a common stock special cash dividend of USD2.00 per share.

Mercantile Bank Corporation Declares Special Dividend of $2.00 Per Common Share
PR Newswire - Fri May 09, 9:05AM CDT
Mercantile Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: MBWM) ("Mercantile"

announced today that, pursuant to final regulatory approval of its merger with Firstbank Corporation (NASDAQ: FBMI) ("Firstbank"

, on May 9, 2014 its Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $2.00 per common share, payable May 29, 2014 to holders of record as of May 22, 2014. In accordance with the plan of merger, this special dividend is being paid to Mercantile shareholders prior to the effective date of the merger and prior to the issuance of Mercantile shares in exchange for Firstbank shares.

Mercantile Bank Corporation and Firstbank Corporation Merger Receives Full Regulatory Approval for Completion
PR Newswire - Thu May 08, 10:58AM CDT
Mercantile Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: MBWM) ("Mercantile"

and Firstbank Corporation (NASDAQ: FBMI) ("Firstbank"

announced today that all regulatory approvals for their proposed merger, announced on August 15, 2013, have been received. Mercantile and Firstbank shareholders previously approved the merger in December 2013. Subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, the merger is expected to be completed as of June 1, 2014. The combined companies will operate as Mercantile Bank Corporation.

Firstbank Corporation Announces First Quarter 2014 Results
GlobeNewswire - Tue Apr 29, 7:30AM CDT
Highlights Include:

Firstbank Corporation Announces Cash Dividend on Common Stock
GlobeNewswire - Thu Feb 20, 3:30PM CST
Thomas R. Sullivan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Firstbank Corporation (Nasdaq:FBMI), announced today that a $0.06 per share cash dividend will be paid March 27, 2014, to common stock shareholders of record as of March 11, 2014. The $0.06 per share cash dividend is unchanged from the amount paid in the prior quarter.

Firstbank Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 Results
GlobeNewswire - Tue Jan 28, 7:31AM CST
Highlights Include:

Mercantile Bank Corporation and Firstbank Corporation Shareholders Approve Merger
PR Newswire - Thu Dec 12, 9:50AM CST
Mercantile Bank Corporation ("Mercantile"

(NASDAQ: MBWM) and Firstbank Corporation ("Firstbank"

(NASDAQ: FBMI) today announced the results of their respective special meetings of shareholders held this morning.

Comerica Reiterated at Neutral - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 18, 7:50AM CDT
On Sep 13, 2013, we reaffirmed our Neutral recommendation on Comerica Incorporated (CMA).

Tower Financial Upped to Strong Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Sep 17, 8:10AM CDT
On Sep 14, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Tower Financial to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

TD Ameritrade Upped to Strong Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Sep 17, 8:00AM CDT
On Sep 14, Zacks Investment Research upgraded TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

State Street Reiterated at Neutral - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Sep 16, 4:58PM CDT
On Sep 12, 2013, we reaffirmed our Neutral recommendation on State Street Corporation.

FIRSTBANK SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Launches an Investigation of Firstbank Corporation (FBMI) Over the Proposed Sale of the Company to Mercantile Bank Corp. (MBWM)
Business Wire - Fri Sep 13, 2:00PM CDT
Juan E. Monteverde, a partner at Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities firm headquartered in New York City, is investigating the Board of Directors of Firstbank Corporation ("Firstbank" or the "Company"

(NasdaqGS: FBMI) for potential breaches of fiduciary duties in connection with their conduct related to the sale of the Company to Mercantile Bank Corp. ("Mercantile"

(NasdaqGM: MBWM) in a deal valued at approximately $216 million. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Firstbank's shareholders will receive one share of Mercantile common stock, worth about $20.27 per share based on September 12 closing prices, for each share of Firstbank common stock they own.

PrivateBancorp Upped to Strong Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 05, 8:40AM CDT
On Sep 3, Zacks Investment Research upgraded PrivateBancorp, Inc. to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

PNC Financial Remains Neutral - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Sep 03, 4:10PM CDT
On Aug 29, 2013, we reiterated our long-term recommendation on The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. at Neutral based on its second-quarter earnings and expense reduction initiatives.

Prosperity Bancshares Expands Further - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 30, 12:00PM CDT
On Thursday, Prosperity Bancshares Inc. entered into a definitive agreement with F&M Bancorporation Inc. ('FMBC'

to acquire the latter's wing F&M Bank & Trust Company.

Neutral Stance on Ocwen - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 30, 9:20AM CDT
On Aug 26, 2013, we reiterated our long-term recommendation on Ocwen Financial Corp. at Neutral based on its new business acquisitions and improved second-quarter results.

Commerce Bancshares Reiterated at Neutral - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 27, 5:00PM CDT
On Aug 26, 2013, we reaffirmed our Neutral recommendation on Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

Neutral Stance on Hercules - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 26, 5:05PM CDT
On Aug 21, 2013, we reiterated our long-term recommendation on Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. at Neutral.

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