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Risks Related To The Company s Business Competition in the banking industry is intense. The Company operates in a heavily regulated environment. The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to examinations and challenges by taxing authorities, and tax laws or interpretations of existing laws may change. The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to new state tax laws. Changes in the policies of monetary authorities could adversely affect the Company s profitability. The Company s business is concentrated in the suburban Chicago metropolitan area, and a downturn in the economy of this area may adversely affect the Company s business. The widespread effect of falling housing prices on financial markets could adversely affect the Company s profitability, liquidity, and financial condition. Turmoil in the financial markets could impair the market value of fixed income securities. Changes in interest rates could have an adverse effect on the Company s income. Downgrades in the credit rating of one or more insurers that provide credit enhancement for the Company s state and municipal securities portfolio may have an adverse impact on the market for and valuation of these types of securities. Changes in the reserve for loan losses could affect profitability. The Company is a bank holding company, and its sources of funds are limited. The Company is subject to environmental liability risk associated with lending activities. Future acquisitions may disrupt the Company s business, dilute stockholder value, and adversely affect operating results. Competition for acquisition candidates is intense. Future growth may require the Company to raise additional capital in the future, but that capital may not be available when it is needed. Any reduction in the Company s credit ratings could increase its financing costs. The Company s business is continually subject to technological change, and it may have fewer resources than its competition to continue to invest in technological improvements. The Company may not be able to attract and retain skilled people. The Company s information systems may experience an interruption or breach in security. Consumers and businesses may decide not to use banks to complete their financial transactions. Risks Related to the Securities Markets Substantial sales of the Company s common stock could cause its stock price to fall. The Company s Restated Certificate of Incorporation, Amended and Restated By-Laws, and Amended and Restated Rights Agreement as well as certain banking laws may have an anti-takeover effect. The Company may issue additional securities, which could dilute the ownership percentage of holders of the Company s common stock.

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