Stellar Bancorp Discloses Merger Lawsuits and Supplemental Proxy Details

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Stellar Bancorp has disclosed three lawsuits challenging its merger with Prosperity Bancshares and is providing supplemental proxy disclosures, including details on potential dilution to Prosperity's tangible book value.

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• Merger Lawsuits Disclosed

  Three lawsuits have been filed alleging disclosure deficiencies in the proxy statement/prospectus for the merger with Prosperity Bancshares.

• Supplemental Disclosures Issued

  Stellar Bancorp is providing additional disclosures to avoid delays and minimize litigation costs, without admitting wrongdoing.

• Potential Dilution for Acquirer

  The merger could be 7.8% dilutive to Prosperity Bancshares' estimated tangible book value per share at closing.

• Shareholder Vote Imminent

  The special meeting for Stellar shareholders to vote on the merger is scheduled for May 27, 2026.

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This filing reveals three lawsuits challenging the merger with Prosperity Bancshares, alleging disclosure deficiencies. While the company denies the claims, it is providing supplemental disclosures to avoid delays. These disclosures include new details on the merger background, financial advisor opinions, and notably, that the merger could be 7.8% dilutive to Prosperity's tangible book value per share. This introduces new legal risk and clarifies financial impacts for the acquirer, which is important context for shareholders ahead of the May 27th vote.