IF Bancorp Finalizes Contingent Payment Agreement for Merger, Potential $1.51/Share Additional Payout

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IF Bancorp and ServBanc entered a Contingent Payment Agreement related to their upcoming merger, establishing a $5 million fund for shareholders contingent on a loan repayment, potentially adding $1.51 per share to the $26.40 base merger consideration.

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• Contingent Payment Agreement Signed

  IF Bancorp and ServBanc Holdco, Inc. entered into a Contingent Payment Agreement on March 9, 2026, in conjunction with their proposed merger.

• Potential Additional Shareholder Payout

  ServBanc will deposit $5,004,650 into a Contingent Payment Fund, which could result in an additional payment of approximately $1.51 per share to IF Bancorp stockholders if a specific loan is repaid.

• Loan Reserve Established

  A specific reserve of $7,000,000 will be established against a $13,995,617 loan participation of Iroquois Federal Savings and Loan Association.

• Merger Closing Imminent

  The merger is expected to close on March 12, 2026, with a base cash merger consideration of $26.40 per share, excluding any contingent payment.

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This 8-K details a Contingent Payment Agreement between IF Bancorp and ServBanc, signed just days before their anticipated merger closing on March 12, 2026. The agreement addresses a $13.99 million loan participation, for which a $7 million specific reserve will be established. ServBanc will deposit $5.00 million into a Contingent Payment Fund, which could be distributed to IF Bancorp shareholders if the loan is repaid beyond the unreserved amount within 120-180 days. This potential payout of approximately $1.51 per share is in addition to the expected cash merger consideration of $26.40 per share. While the base merger price is below the current stock price of $27.74, the potential total consideration of $27.91 (if the contingent payment is fully realized) offers a slight premium. The contingent nature of this additional payment introduces uncertainty, but the agreement provides a structured approach to a problematic asset ahead of the merger.