Stellar Bancorp Discloses Three Lawsuits Challenging Prosperity Merger, Provides Supplemental Details

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Stellar Bancorp, Inc. has disclosed three lawsuits challenging its merger with Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. and is providing supplemental disclosures to address the allegations and mitigate potential delays.

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• Merger Lawsuits Disclosed

  Three lawsuits have been filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York (May 5 and May 13, 2026) challenging the proposed merger with Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. and alleging disclosure deficiencies in the proxy statement/prospectus.

• Supplemental Disclosures Provided

  Stellar Bancorp is providing additional disclosures to supplement the proxy statement/prospectus, aiming to avoid delays and minimize litigation costs, while denying the merit of the claims.

• Merger Background Details Added

  The supplemental disclosures include additional details regarding standstill provisions in non-disclosure agreements with other potential acquirers (Company B, C, D) and Prosperity during the merger negotiation process.

• Financial Advisor Fee Clarified

  The estimated cash fee for KBW, Stellar's financial advisor, is clarified to be approximately $23.8 million, contingent upon the merger's closing.

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This filing reveals new legal challenges to Stellar Bancorp's pending merger with Prosperity Bancshares. While the company asserts the lawsuits are without merit, the need to provide supplemental disclosures to avoid delays and minimize litigation costs introduces uncertainty and potential friction to the merger process. These lawsuits could lead to delays or increased expenses, impacting the expected July 1, 2026, completion date for this significant M&A transaction.