ARRIVAL: Check-in at the Arizona Biltmore Check-in at Embassy Suites Biltmore Conference Registration Welcoming Reception Golf Tournament

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1 Below, you will find information to aid in your travel plans for the Acquire or Be Acquired Conference, as well as detailed instructions on various conference activities. Should you need further assistance at any time, please contact me directly at (615) ARRIVAL: Check-in at the Arizona Biltmore The Arizona Biltmore is located at 2400 East Missouri Avenue. Room check-in is conducted in the lobby of the hotel and starts at 4:00 p.m. Should you need to cancel your hotel reservations, you must do so 48 hours prior to your day of arrival. Late cancellation or failure to arrive on your scheduled arrival date will result in a charge of one night s room rate and tax. Check-in at Embassy Suites Biltmore The Embassy Suites Biltmore is located at 2630 East Camelback Road. Room check-in is conducted in the lobby of the hotel and starts at 3:00 p.m. Should you need to cancel your hotel reservations, you must do so 48 hours prior to your day of arrival. Late cancellation or failure to arrive on your scheduled arrival date will result in a charge of one night s room rate and tax. Conference Registration Registration will take place in the Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom Foyer on Sunday, January 31 at 7:00 a.m. Upon onsite registration, you will receive your conference guide and an attendee list. Presentation materials for this conference will be provided in an electronic format. To view them during the conference, you will need a laptop, tablet or any device that has Internet capability. Be sure to bring your charger. There will be a charging station available at the Conference Registration Desk. Welcoming Reception On Saturday, January 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., you and your guest are invited to attend the welcoming cocktail reception, located on the Frank Lloyd Wright Lawn at the Arizona Biltmore. There will be a shuttle running every 30 minutes from the Embassy Suites to the Arizona Biltmore starting at 4:00 p.m. with the last pick up at 7:45 p.m. Golf Tournament The golf tournament, sponsored by Jefferies LLC and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, begins at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2 at the Arizona Biltmore Golf Club. The tournament will be held on the Links Course with a shotgun start. Boxed lunches will be available after the closing general session to take with you to the golf course. You must be pre-registered with Bank Director to play in the golf tournament. If you have not registered for the golf tournament and would like to play, please contact Nicole Smith at nsmith@bankdirector.com to reserve your spot. Be sure to indicate your handicap and whether or not you need rental clubs and/or shoes. Final golf pairings will be posted onsite at the Conference Registration Desk on Monday afternoon, February 1. Golf clubs and shoes can be reserved for an additional fee; golf club rentals are $70 and shoe rentals are $15.

2 If you are registered for the golf tournament and know that you will not be able to play, please let us know at your earliest convenience so that we can fill your spot with another participant. Golf Bags Regardless of whether you are staying at the Arizona Biltmore or the Embassy Suites, the Arizona Biltmore bell stand will arrange for storage of your golf clubs throughout your stay. If you are pre-registered to play in the Golf Tournament, please indicate this to the attendants, and they will transport your bag to the course for you. DEPARTURE Agenda The conference sessions conclude at 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, February 2. Boxed lunches will be available in the Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom Foyer following the closing general session. There will be a closing cocktail reception in the Aztec Room & Patio from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., after the conclusion of the golf tournament. All conference attendees are invited to attend. Check-out at the Arizona Biltmore Room check-out is at noon. Please make arrangements directly with the hotel to store your luggage, if necessary. Check-out at the Embassy Suites Biltmore Room check-out is at 1:00 p.m. Please make arrangements directly with the hotel to store your luggage, if necessary. TRAVEL INFORMATION If you are staying at the Arizona Biltmore, taxis, limousines, shuttles, buses and vans can be arranged to transport you and your group from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. For rates and information, contact the Arizona Biltmore Concierge Desk at (602) , extension Driving Directions: From Sky Harbor International Airport to Arizona Biltmore: Approximate distance: 9 miles Turn left onto E Sky Harbor Blvd Turn left onto Frontage Rd. toward AZ-51 N, I-10 Merge onto AZ-51 N Take exit 3 onto Indian School Rd Keep right on Indian School Rd Turn left onto N 24th St Turn right onto E Missouri Ave Continue onto E Camino Acequia Dr Turn left to arrive at the Arizona Biltmore From Sky Harbor International Airport to Embassy Suites Biltmore:

3 Approximate distance: 8 miles Turn left onto E Sky Harbor Blvd Turn left onto Frontage Rd. toward AZ-51 N, I-10 Merge onto AZ-51 N Take exit 4A onto Highland Ave toward Camelback Rd Turn right onto E Highland Ave toward 24th St Turn left onto N 20th St Turn right onto E Camelback Rd Turn left onto N 26th St The Embassy Suites Biltmore will be on your right Taxis Three taxi companies, Apache Taxi, AAA/Yellow Cab and Mayflower Cab, are contracted to pick up passengers at the Sky Harbor International Airport. Rates remain the same regardless of the company, number of passengers and number of bags. The first mile is $5, and each additional mile is $2.30. Each hour of a traffic delay is $23. The minimum fare is $15. Each per trip airport surcharge is $1. SuperShuttle SuperShuttle is the company contracted to pick up passengers at the Sky Harbor International Airport. Vans operate 24 hours a day on a scheduled basis, with vans departing every 15 minutes from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Rates are zone based and range from $12 to $46 for the first passenger. Each additional passenger per reservation is $8 regardless of zone. Reservations are highly encouraged. If you wish to use this service, please contact SuperShuttle directly at (602) Rental Cars The Rental Car Center at the Sky Harbor International Airport accommodates all airport rental car companies, their rental counters and vehicles. If you are planning to rent a car, be sure to make a reservation. Vehicles are limited for walk-up customers. The Rental Car Center is located within its own building at 1805 E. Sky Harbor Circle South (between 16th Street and 24th Street, south of Buckeye Road). Below are a few of the car rental companies that operate at Sky Harbor International Airport. Please contact the car rental companies directly to reserve a vehicle. Advantage: (602) Budget: (602) Enterprise: (602) Hertz: (602) ExecuCar ExecuCar offers private, upscale transportation with experienced, professional drivers in sedans that can accommodate up to four passengers and luggage, SUVs that can accommodate up to six passengers and luggage, and vans that can accommodate up to ten passengers and luggage. Advance reservations are required. For rates and more information, please call ExecuCar directly at (602)

4 CONFERENCE INFORMATION: Attire We encourage casual resort attire or business casual for all meetings and activities. The temperatures in January average in the mid-70s, but evenings can be cool, so please dress accordingly. Audio Video Recording Audio and/or video recordings of the presentations made at this conference are expressly forbidden unless advance written consent has been obtained from Bank Director and the presenter(s) to be recorded. Bank Director may conduct audio and/or video recordings during a session. Bank Director owns the rights to all such recordings. Business Center o Arizona Biltmore - The 24-hour Business Center is available for use to all hotel guests. Services are at your own expense. o Embassy Suites Biltmore The Embassy Suites Business Center offers photocopying services, express mail, a fax machine and complimentary printing service. Cancellations If a schedule change prevents you from joining us for the conference, please contact Nicole Smith at nsmith@bankdirector.com as soon as possible. Acquire or Be Acquired Conference refunds will not be granted after January 14, However, substitute participants are welcomed for the conference. Cell Phone - Please be conscientious of others and set your cell phone to silent or vibrate mode when you enter a session. Certificate of Attendance - To receive a certificate of attendance (COA), please fill out the appropriate form at the Conference Registration Desk before you leave the event. A certificate will be ed to you. Charging Station If you are concerned that your mobile phone or other electronic device may lose power during the conference, please bring your charger. There will be a limited number of outlets located at the Power Station. Concierge o Arizona Biltmore The Arizona Biltmore concierge offers professional assistance in planning and arranging leisure activities both on and off the property. The concierge can assist with air travel arrangements, entertainment suggestions, limousine service and special activities. To contact the concierge directly, please call (602) , extension 7000.

5 o Embassy Suites Biltmore The Embassy Suites does not have a concierge desk; however, should you need assistance during your stay, please contact the front desk at (602) Continuing Education Credits If you would like Continuing Legal Education (CLE) or Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits for this event, please contact Nicole Smith at nsmith@bankdirector.com prior to the conference. There will be forms provided at the Conference Registration Desk that you will need to fill out in order to obtain the appropriate credits. State CLE credits are not guaranteed and may vary by state. Many states have minimum deadlines for applications or credits may be denied, so requests must be submitted to us prior to the event. Sign-in forms must be turned in to the Conference Registration Desk at the end of the event. Requests received at or following the event for states not previously submitted for credit may not be processed. In that case, Bank Director can provide attendees with the necessary documentation to apply for credits on their own. Digital Notebook The conference materials will be available in a digital format during and after the conference at BankDirector.com. Please bring a laptop, tablet or any device with Internet access to view the documents and presentations. Faxes o Arizona Biltmore Should you need to receive faxes during your stay, the hotel s fax number is (602) , and faxes may be picked up at the front desk. o Embassy Suites Biltmore Should you need to receive faxes during your stay, the hotel s fax number is (602) , and faxes may be picked up at the front desk. Fitness Center o Arizona Biltmore Spa Biltmore boasts a state-of-the-art fitness center, with various cardiovascular and weight training machines. A wide range of fitness classes are also offered, including yoga, Pilates, aqua aerobics, sculpt classes, hiking, bicycle rentals, tennis lessons and more. The Spa Biltmore is extending a 15% discount on all services to Bank Director conference attendees and their guests. To find out more information and to make reservations, please call (602) or Elana Evans at elana.evans@waldorfastoria.com. o Embassy Suites Biltmore The Embassy Suites has a fitness center and pool available to all hotel guests.

6 Guest Program Only registered guests may participate in the guest program. The $295 standard guest fee includes admittance to the lunch on Sunday and all four evening cocktail receptions at the Arizona Biltmore. All guests must have a name badge to be admitted to these events. The guest program does not include participation in Tuesday s golf tournament. Guests interested in playing with attendees in the golf tournament can sign up based on space availability and will be charged an additional $205. This fee includes Tuesday s boxed lunch, but it does not include rental clubs and other expenses. If you will be bringing a guest and have not yet registered him or her, please contact Nicole Smith prior to the conference at nsmith@bankdirector.com. Internet Meals o Arizona Biltmore Complimentary wireless Internet is available throughout the Arizona Biltmore. o Embassy Suites Biltmore Complimentary wireless Internet is available in all guestrooms at the Embassy Suites. o Arizona Biltmore Breakfast and lunch will be provided on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday for all conference attendees. Cocktail receptions will be held each evening, beginning with the Welcoming Reception on Saturday, January 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the Frank Lloyd Wright Lawn. If you are bringing a guest, please see above for details about our guest program. o Embassy Suites Biltmore The Embassy Suites offers a complimentary cook to order breakfast for all Bank Director hotel guests. Please note: the breakfast at the Arizona Biltmore is open to all registered conference attendees; this is just another option for guests staying at the Embassy Suites. Name Badges All conference attendees and guests must wear their Bank Director issued nametags in order to attend any sessions and events. Parking o Arizona Biltmore The Arizona Biltmore offers 24-hour valet parking. Overnight valet is $28 per night, and overnight self-parking is also available at a rate of $12 per night. o Embassy Suites Biltmore The Embassy Suites offers complimentary overnight parking to all Bank Director conference attendees.

7 Payment Payment for the conference must be made to Bank Director prior to the conference. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and checks are all accepted. Those who have not paid upon arrival to the conference will not be admitted to any activities without submitting payment at the Conference Registration Desk. If you have not received a payment confirmation or an invoice, please contact Nicole Smith at nsmith@bankdirector.com Phone Calls o Arizona Biltmore The phone number is (602) Please know that we cannot be responsible for locating anyone during the conference sessions. If you are expecting an important call and need to be notified immediately, please make other arrangements. o Embassy Suites Biltmore The phone number at Embassy Suites is (602) Photography A photographer will be taking pictures throughout the event. Bank Director owns the rights to all such photographs to be used in future promotional materials and on its website, BankDirector.com. Shuttle Service There will be a complimentary shuttle service running for the duration of the conference to transport all attendees and their guests to and from the Embassy Suites Biltmore and the Arizona Biltmore. Please stop by the Conference Registration Desk for a shuttle schedule. Spa Biltmore Enjoy over 22,000 square feet of pure indulgence during your visit to the award-winning Spa Biltmore. The Spa features a full-service salon, fully equipped fitness center and six tennis courts. The Spa Biltmore is extending a 15% discount on all services to Bank Director conference attendees and their guests. For more information and to make reservations, please call (602) Services are at your own expense. Special Note to Attendees Staying at the Embassy Suites All conference attendees and their guests staying at the Embassy Suites Biltmore are welcome to use the facilities, including the pools, at the Arizona Biltmore throughout the duration of the conference. No check-in at the Arizona Biltmore is required.

8 ACTIVITIES AT THE ARIZONA BILTMORE: Arizona Biltmore Historical Tours Explore eight decades of social and architectural history that began in Tours offered Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Fitness Center Spa Biltmore boasts a state-of-the-art fitness center, with various cardiovascular and weight training machines. A wide range of fitness classes is also offered, including yoga, Pilates, aqua aerobics, sculpt classes, hiking, bicycle rentals, tennis lessons and more. The Spa Biltmore is extending a 15% discount on all services to Bank Director conference attendees and their guests. To find out more information and to make reservations, please call (602) or Elana Evans at elana.evans@waldorfastoria.com. High Tea High Tea has been an Arizona Biltmore tradition for over 80 years. Seating is offered at noon and 2:00 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The cost is $45 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. For more information or to book, please call (602) Hiking Tours The Arizona Biltmore offers daily guided hiking tours through the Sonoran Desert. For more information and to schedule a hiking tour, please call (602) Lawn Chess Partake in a piece of Arizona Biltmore history. Enjoyed for decades, this traditional garden pastime offers strategic competition or group play, and is located directly across from the main entrance to the Paradise Pool. Tennis The Arizona Biltmore offers six tennis courts available daily for recreational use or for private lessons. All equipment is available for rental, while towels and water are available complimentary to all resort guests. Enjoy a private lesson, group clinic or cardio tennis led by the on-site USPTA Pro, Lon Mlnarik, during your stay. To reserve a court or make a lesson reservation, please call (602) All services are at your own expense. Shopping The Arizona Biltmore has several boutique stores on property. Swimming Enjoy eight sparkling swimming pools during your stay at The Arizona Biltmore. The Paradise Pool, one of the most spectacular pools in the world, according to Travel + Leisure Magazine, features a 92-foot water slide, swim-up bar and luxury poolside cabanas.

9 OTHER ACTIVITIES IN PHOENIX: Arizona Opera Center Founded in 1971, the Arizona Opera is in its 44th season. For tickets and performance information, please visit Arizona State University Art Museum The ASU Art Museum houses more than 12,000 pieces of contemporary art. Pieces include new media, ceramics and other crafts, prints, art from Arizona and the Southwest and art of the Americas. For hours and exhibition information, please visit www. asuartmuseum.asu.edu. Arizona Science Center - Located near Heritage Square in Downtown Phoenix, the Arizona Science Center features hands on science experiments for the whole family as well as traveling exhibitions. Central Arizona Museum - Exhibits highlight the history of Phoenix and Arizona. Desert Botanical Garden Located in Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden boasts over 50,000 plants across 140 acres. Visitors can enjoy five different walking trails, sign up for tours or participate in various scheduled onsite activities. The Garden is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. For rates and more information, please visit their website at Heard Museum - America s pre-eminent collection of American Indian art and history. Horseback Riding - Try a real western ride on horseback through the wilderness of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. For rates and to schedule an excursion, call Western Destinations at (623) or visit Hot Air Ballooning Enjoy a beautiful ride through blue skies in a colorful balloon. For rates and to schedule an excursion, call Hot Air Expeditions at (480) or visit Phoenix Art Museum The museum is home to more than 10,000 paintings, sculptures, costumes and other works of art from the fifteenth to twentieth centuries. For visiting hours and more information, please visit them at Phoenix Suns Phoenix s professional basketball team plays at the Talking Stick Resort Arena. For their complete schedule and to find tickets, please visit Phoenix Zoo The zoo has more than 1,200 animals inhabit exhibits designed to simulate their natural environments. For visiting hours and more information, visit Taliesin West This historic landmark is home of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and Taliesin, The Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. Tours are offered year round. For more information and to book a tour, please visit

10 Turf Paradise Phoenix s only live thoroughbred horse racing track features races Sunday through Wednesday, starting in October. Guests can also enjoy dining at The Turf Club, The Silks Lounge and The Players Club. Reservations are recommended. For more information about Turf Paradise, please call (602) or visit them at Vaughan s Southwest Tours For 30 years, Vaughn s Southwest Tours has been offering single day and overnight tours to the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Apache Trail, City of Phoenix and the legendary Wild West town of Tombstone. Reservations are required. For rates and more information, please visit

11 FLW BALLROOM & PREFUNCTION MCARTHUR GRAND BALLROOM SQUAW PEAK TERRACE MESA/FLAGSTAFF CASA GRANDE GOLD ROOM AZTEC ROOM + PATIO MAIN LOBBY FLW BALLROOM & PREFUNCTION General Sessions, Breakfast, Refreshment Breaks GRAND BALLROOM Workshop III, Breakout IV MCARTHUR Workshop I, Breakout I, Discussion Groups, Sunday & Monday Lunch GOLD ROOM M&A Simulation I & II MESA/FLAGSTAFF Workshop II, Breakout II SQUAW PEAK TERRACE Sunday & Monday Networking Peer & Guest Cocktail Reception CASA GRANDE Breakout III AZTEC ROOM + PATIO Tuesday Closing Peer & Guest Cocktail Reception

12 Day One Sunday, January 31, 2016 TIME EVENT LOCATION 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast & Registration Sponsored by: Austin Associates, LLC and Stinson Leonard Street LLP FLW Prefunction 8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Welcome & Opening Remarks Al Dominick, Bank Director 8:15 a.m. - 9:05 a.m. Key Trends & Topics in 2016 Tom Michaud, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., A Stifel Company 9:05 a.m. - 9:25 a.m. Refreshment Break Sponsored by: Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP 9:25 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. Workshops (select one) Workshop I: Is Bigger Now Better? Rob Azarow, Arnold & Porter LLP Steve Hovde, Hovde Group, LLC Paul Schaus, CCG Catalyst Consulting Group Workshop II: Case Studies to Enhance a Community Bank s Value Adam Maier, Stinson Leonard Street LLP Craig Mancinotti, Austin Associates, LLC Rick Maroney, Austin Associates, LLC Bob Monroe, Stinson Leonard Street LLP Workshop III: The Anatomy of a Successful Deal Greg Lyons, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Mark McCollom, Griffin Financial Group LLC Rich Quad, Griffin Financial Group LLC 11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bank Director s Annual L. William Seidman CEO Panel Tom Broughton, ServisFirst Bank Melanie Dressel, Columbia Banking System, Inc. and Columbia Bank Kevin Lynch, Oritani Financial Corporation Moderated by: Al Dominick, Bank Director 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Networking Lunch Sponsored by: Covington & Burling LLP and Griffin Financial Group LLC 1:15 p.m. - 2:05 p.m. What Is A Bank Worth In Today s Market and Why? Curtis Carpenter, Sheshunoff & Co. Investment Banking FLW Prefunction McArthur 1,2,3 Mesa/Flagstaff Grand Ballroom McArthur 4,5,6,7 & Patio

13 Day One Sunday, January 31, 2016 TIME EVENT LOCATION 2:05 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. When Is It Time To Sell? Frank Cicero, Jefferies LLC Sal Inserra, Crowe Horwath LLP Mark Kanaly, Alston & Bird LLP 2:55 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Refreshment Break Sponsored by: Sandler O Neill + Partners, L.P. FLW Prefunction 3:15 p.m. - 4:05 p.m. Breakout Sessions: Pre-Deal Considerations (select one) Breakout I: Preparing Your Bank for a Successful Merger Transaction John Gorman, Luse Gorman, PC Eric Luse, Luse Gorman, PC McArthur 1,2,3 Breakout II: Doom Diligence: Five Critical Mistakes to Avoid Jonathan Hightower, Bryan Cave LLP Jim McAlpin, Bryan Cave LLP Walt Moeling, Bryan Cave LLP Mesa/Flagstaff Breakout III: The New M&A Mandate: How Better Core & IT Agreements Benefit Shareholders In Any Deal Marty Caywood, HomeTrust Bank Aaron Silva, Paladin fs, LLC Casa Grande Breakout IV: M&A Strategies for Private Banks Don Musso, FinPro Capital Advisors, Inc. Grand Ballroom 4:20 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. Is Patience a Virtue? Gary Bronstein, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP Steve Hovde, Hovde Group, LLC Chuck Sulerzyski, Peoples Bancorp Inc. and Peoples Bank, N.A. Moderated by: Jack Milligan, BankDirector magazine 5:10 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Day One Closing Remarks Al Dominick, Bank Director 5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Networking Peer & Guest Cocktail Reception Sponsored by: Boardvantage Squaw Peak Terrace

14 Day Two Monday, February 1, 2016 TIME EVENT LOCATION 6:45 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast & Registration Sponsored by: Raymond James & Associates, Inc. FLW Prefunction & McArthur Foyer 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Discussion Groups (select one) Discussion Group I: Capital Offerings Public vs. Private? Key Considerations for Bank Executives Chet Fenimore, Fenimore, Kay, Harrison & Ford, LLP McArthur 1 Discussion Group II: How Banks Should Make the Decision to Sell or Buy Peter Weinstock, Hunton & Williams LLP McArthur 2 Discussion Group III: What Do Investors Want? Making Decisions and Evaluating Strategies for Growth with Different Stakeholders in Mind Maggie Chou, OTC Markets Group Inc. McArthur 3 Discussion Group IV: Pre-Merger Executive Compensation Planning Doug Faucette, Locke Lord LLP McArthur 5 Discussion Group V: Evaluating Currency When Structuring Transactions - Buyer and Seller Considerations Explored Jeff Jones, Stephens Inc. Robert Ulrey, Stephens Inc. McArthur 6 Discussion Group VI: Insuring Your M&A Transaction Mike Keeley, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP Jay Rittberg, AIG McArthur 7 8:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. Welcome & Opening Remarks Al Dominick, Bank Director Jack Milligan, Bank Director magazine 8:10 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. When Things Go Sideways - Managing Deal Crises Scott Anderson, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., A Stifel Company Joe Berry, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., A Stifel Company Scott Custer, Yadkin Bank and Yadkin Financial Corporation Dave Provost, Talmer Bank and Trust and Talmer Bancorp, Inc.

15 Day Two Monday, February 1, 2016 TIME EVENT LOCATION 9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. Refreshment Break FLW Prefunction Sponsored by: Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP 9:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. M&A Simulation I Michael Barry, Piper Jaffray & Co. Bob Hutchinson, Piper Jaffray & Co. Steve Kent, Piper Jaffray & Co. Steve Klein, Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP Faye Ricci, Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP Gold Room 9:20 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. Breakout Sessions: Current Issues (select one) Breakout I: Integrating Credit Cultures & Other Social Issues Associated With Mergers Rory McKinney, D.A. Davidson & Co. Steve Nelson, D.A. Davidson & Co. David Ruffin, Credit Risk Management, L.L.C. McArthur 1,2,3 Breakout II: What You & Your Board Need to Know for 2016 John Freechack, Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP Al Laufenberg, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., A Stifel Company Mesa/Flagstaff Breakout III: Valuing a Trust Franchise Matt Crow, Mercer Capital Brooks Hamner, Mercer Capital Casa Grande Breakout IV: How Capital Drives M&A Mike Rave, Day Pitney LLP Matt Veneri, FIG Partners, LLC Grand Ballroom 10:25 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Shareholder Activism - Be Prepared When It Happens Rusty Conner, Covington & Burling LLP John Dugan, Covington & Burling LLP Bill Hickey, Sandler O Neill + Partners, L.P. 11:15 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. Getting From Transaction to Completion Luigi De Ghenghi, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Kari Greathouse, KPMG LLP C.K. Lee, Commerce Street Capital, LLC

16 Day Two Monday, February 1, 2016 TIME EVENT LOCATION 12:05 p.m. - 12:20 p.m. What Your Peers Think Rick Childs, Crowe Horwath LLP Mika Moser, Bank Director 12:20 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Networking Lunch Sponsored by: Luse Gorman, PC and Mercer Capital McArthur 4,5,6,7 & Patio 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Keynote Presentation Michael Shepherd, Bank of the West and BancWest Corporation 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. The Impact of Technology on Today s Market Flynt Gallagher, Compensation Advisors Brian Korn, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP Arkadi Kuhlmann, ZenBanx Moderated by: Al Dominick, Bank Director 3:10 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Refreshment Break Sponsored by: Day Pitney LLP FLW Prefunction 3:20 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. M&A Simulation II Michael Barry, Piper Jaffray & Co. Bob Hutchinson, Piper Jaffray & Co. Steve Kent, Piper Jaffray & Co. Adam Kirshenbaum, Baird Holm LLP Jonathan Wegner, Baird Holm LLP John Zeilinger, Baird Holm LLP Gold Room 3:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. Breakout Sessions: Integration Issues (select one) Breakout I: The Wins and Losses of Acquisitions and McArthur 1,2,3 Acquisition Integration Chris Frieden, Alston & Bird LLP Bob Oliver, Hamilton State Bancshares and Hamilton State Bank Breakout II: The Power of Compensation in Your Transaction Strategy Kristine Oliver, Pearl Meyer Mark Tryniski, Community Bank System, Inc. Mesa/Flagstaff

17 Day Two Monday, February 1, 2016 TIME EVENT LOCATION 3:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. Breakout Sessions: Integration Issues (select one) Breakout III: Making the Technology Work Terence Roche, Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. Casa Grande Breakout IV: Understanding the Capital Adequacy and Risk Reward Implications of Your Acquisition Kamal Mustafa, Invictus Consulting Group, LLC Grand Ballroom 4:35 p.m. - 5:25 p.m. Do You Agree With the Following Statement? Doug Faucette, Locke Lord LLP Ron Janis, Day Pitney LLP Michael Mayes, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. David Olson, Piper Jaffray & Co. Moderated by: Al Dominick, Bank Director 5:25 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Day Two Closing Remarks Al Dominick, Bank Director 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Networking Peer & Guest Cocktail Reception Sponsored by: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., A Stifel Company Squaw Peak Terrace

18 Day Three Tuesday, February 2, 2016 TIME EVENT LOCATION 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast Sponsored by: Sheshunoff & Co. Investment Banking FLW Prefunction & McArthur Foyer 7:30 a.m - 8:15 a.m. Discussion Groups (select one) Discussion Group I: Partnering with Marketplace Lenders: Opportunities for Community Banks Peter Cappello, Kearney Bank Brian Graham, Alliance Partners McArthur 1 Discussion Group II: Employment and Compensation Matters in Today s M&A Environment Robert Flowers, Hunton & Williams LLP Brian Marek, Hunton & Williams LLP McArthur 2 Discussion Group III: Capital Planning for Community Banks Craig Mancinotti, Austin Associates, LLC Rick Maroney, Austin Associates, LLC McArthur 3 Discussion Group IV: Buying & Selling Branches and Deposits: Which Deals Make Sense? Aaron DiRusso, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. McArthur 5 Discussion Group V: Ready To Buy, But Are You Ready To Integrate? Steve Sapletal, West Monroe Partners, LLC John Stockamp, West Monroe Partners, LLC McArthur 6 8:30 a.m. - 8:40 a.m. Welcome & Opening Remarks Jack Milligan, Bank Director magazine Mika Moser, Bank Director 8:40 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Beyond M&A: Staying Relevant Through Innovation & Transformation Andrew Wooten, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. Refreshment Break FLW Prefunction

19 Day Three Tuesday, February 2, 2016 TIME EVENT LOCATION 9:50 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. Breakout Sessions: Pursuing Sustainable Growth (select one) Breakout I: What s Next to Monetize Mobile Banking McArthur 1,2,3 Dave DeFazio, StrategyCorps Breakout II: Navigating Wealth Management Acquisitions How to Win the Deal & Make It Successful Wes Fox, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., A Stifel Company Mesa/Flagstaff Breakout III: Does It Make Sense to Go Public? Jason Paltrowitz, OTC Markets Group Inc. Casa Grande Breakout IV: Growing with SBA Loans Brian Carlson, SBA Complete, Inc. Grand Ballroom 10:55 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. The CEO Connection: Finding the Right Partners Richard Callicutt, Bank of North Carolina Russ Colombo, Bank of Marin Robert Sarver, Western Alliance Bancorporation Moderated by: Jack Milligan, Bank Director magazine 11:45 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Closing Remarks Jack Milligan, Bank Director magazine 11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Boxed Lunches Sponsored by: StrategyCorps FLW Prefunction 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. L. William Seidman Annual Acquire or Be Acquired Golf The Links Tournament Sponsored by: Jefferies LLC and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Closing Peer & Guest Cocktail Reception Aztec Room & Sponsored by: Jefferies LLC and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Patio

20 Shuttle Schedule Saturday, January 30 Embassy Suites Biltmore 4:00 p.m. - First Pick Up Arizona Biltmore 7:45 p.m. - Last Pick Up 4:00 p.m. 7:45 p.m. - Shuttle Runs Every 30 Minutes Sunday, January 31 Embassy Suites Biltmore 6:15 a.m. - First Pick Up Arizona Biltmore 7:45 p.m. - Last Pick Up 6:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. - Shuttle Runs Every 15 Minutes 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m - Shuttle Runs Every 30 Minutes 5:00 p.m. 7:45 p.m. - Shuttle Runs Every 15 Minutes Monday, February 1 Embassy Suites Biltmore 6:00 a.m. - First Pick Up Arizona Biltmore 8:15 p.m. - Last Pick Up 6:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. - Shuttle Runs Every 15 Minutes 9:15 a.m. 5:30 p.m. - Shuttle Runs Every 30 Minutes 5:30 p.m. 8:15 p.m. - Shuttle Runs Every 15 Minutes Tuesday, February 2 Embassy Suites Biltmore 6:30 a.m. - First Pick Up Arizona Biltmore 1:15 p.m. - Last Pick Up 6:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. - Shuttle Runs Every 15 Minutes 10:00 a.m. Shuttle Will Pick Up at Embassy Suites Biltmore 10:30 a.m. 1:15 p.m. - Shuttle Runs Every 15 Minutes