Mechanics Bancorp — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2019

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HomeStreet Sends Letter to Shareholders

All Three Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Shareholders Re-Elect Chairman and CEO Mark Mason, Lead Independent Director Donald Voss and Independent Director Sandra Cavanaugh to the Board

HomeStreet’s Nominees are Essential Members of the Board who Have Made Major Contributions to Company’s Shareholder Engagement Program and Corporate Governance Enhancements

Vote on the WHITE Proxy Card Today to Protect Your Investment

SEATTLE – (June 13, 2019) – The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of HomeStreet, Inc. (Nasdaq: HMST) (the “Company” or “HomeStreet”), the parent company of HomeStreet Bank, today sent a letter to shareholders in connection with the Company’s upcoming 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 20, 2019 (the “2019 Annual Meeting”).

For additional information and shareholder materials please visit www.VoteHMST.com.

The full text of the letter follows:

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