NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS COMBINATION

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS COMBINATION Notice is given that application has been made to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, New York Office, 7 Times Square Tower, 10th Floor Mailroom, New York, New York 10036, for consent to purchase certain assets and assume certain deposit liabilities related to the Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (DUS) business of Mechanics Bank, 1111 Civic Drive, Suite 290, Walnut Creek, California 94596 by Fifth Third Bank, National Association, 38 Fountain Square Plaza, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. It is contemplated that the main/home offices and branch offices of the above-named banks will continue to operate. This notice is published pursuant to 12 USC 1828(c) and 12 CFR 5. Anyone may submit written comments on this application by Monday January 26, 2026, to: Director for Large Bank Licensing, 7 Times Square, 10th Floor Mailroom, New York, New York 10036, or by emailing LicensingPublicComments@occ.treas.gov. The public may find information regarding this application, including the date of the end of the public comment period, in the OCC Weekly Bulletin at www.occ.gov. Requests for a copy of the public file on the application should be made to the Director for Large Bank Licensing, 7 Times Square, 10th Floor Mailroom, New York, New York 10036, or by emailing Licensing@occ.treas.gov. December 26, January 2, 21 2026 LWOO0428561