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United Security Bancshares disclosed two lawsuits and demand letters alleging disclosure deficiencies in the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus for its merger with Community West Bancshares. The companies supplemented the proxy with additional background, financial tables, and analyses to moot claims without admitting liability, ahead of special shareholder meetings on March 30, 2026.
Key Takeaways
1Two lawsuits filed in New York Supreme Court: Johnson v. United Security Bancshares et al. (No. 651353/2026, March 4, 2026) and Thompson v. United Security Bancshares et al. (No. 651360/2026, March 5, 2026).
2Demand letters received alleging deficiencies in Registration Statement.
3Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus mailed to shareholders on or about February 27, 2026.
4Special shareholder meetings scheduled for March 30, 2026.
5Pro forma ownership based on 0.4520x exchange ratio: Community West 71%, USB 29%.
6USB LTM Net Income as of September 30, 2025: $11.4 million (25% of combined).