NOTICE OF PROPOSED MERGER
Notice is hereby given that First International Bank & Trust, 100 N. Main, Watford City, North Dakota 58854, has made application to the Kansas City Regional Office of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"), 1100 Walnut Street, Ste. 2100, Kansas City, Missouri 64106, for the FDIC's written consent to merge with Dominion Bank, 17304 Preston Road, Suite 150, Dallas, Texas 75252. First International Bank & Trust will be the surviving entity. It is contemplated that all branch offices of the above-named banks will continue to be operated as branches of First International Bank & Trust.
This notice will appear three times in approximately equal intervals beginning November 11, 2026 and ending November 25, 2026.
Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the FDIC at its regional office, 1100 Walnut Street, Ste. 2100, Kansas City, Missouri 64106, no later than December 12, 2026. The nonconfidential portions of the application are on file in the FDIC's regional office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the nonconfidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request.
You are further notified that Section 13-02-13-03.1, North Dakota Administrative Code, provides that any bank or party may submit to the Commissioner of the North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions or North Dakota State Banking Board written comments concerning the application or a written request for an opportunity to be heard before the Board, or both. Comments must be mailed to or received by the Commissioner or State Banking Board, Department of Financial Institutions, 1200 Memorial Highway, Bismarck, North Dakota 58504 not later than December 12, 2026. You may also request a copy of the application at the above address.
You are also advised that per Section 13-02-13-04, North Dakota Administrative Code, the North Dakota State Banking Board or Commissioner shall examine and consider all relevant factors including: 1) whether proper notification has been given to all shareholders; 2) whether at least two-thirds of the shareholders have ratified the plan of reorganization or merger; 3) whether the resultant bank has adequate capital; 4) whether the needs of the community to be served will still be met; and 5) the adequacy and competence of management.
Date: November 6, 2026
First International Bank & Trust
100 N. Main
Watford City, ND 58854
Dominion Bank
17304 Preston Road, Suite 150
Dallas, Texas 75252
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