Filed by National City Corporation
pursuant to Rule 425 under the
Securities Act of 1933 and deemed
filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: MAF Bancorp, Inc.
Commission File Number: 0-18121
Why is National City merging with MidAmerica Bank?
This merger will enable National City to bring its full range of financial products and services to more consumers and businesses throughout Chicago, Milwaukee and the surrounding areas. Customers will also have the added convenience of more National City branch locations. The combination of our two great companies will be positive for our customers and communities.
When will the merger take place?
Subject to regulatory and MAF shareholder approvals, the merger is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2007.
Will the MidAmerica Bank name change?
Yes, at the time of conversion we anticipate that the name will officially change to National City Bank.
Will my accounts change?
No, we do not anticipate any changes to existing National City accounts.
When can I begin to access my National City accounts from a MidAmerica Bank branch?
MidAmerica Bank branches will become National City branches upon conversion. At that time, you will be able to use their branches to access your accounts.
Will the bank staff remain the same?
We remain committed to delivering the same friendly, professional service customers are experiencing today.
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In connection with the proposed transaction, National City Corporation will file a registration statement on Form S-4 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Stockholders are encouraged to read the registration statement, including the final proxy statement/prospectus that will be a part of the registration statement, because it will contain important information about National City Corporation, MAF Bancorp, Inc. and the proposed transaction. Stockholders will be able to obtain a free copy of the proxy statement/prospectus, as well as other filings containing information about National City Corporation and MAF Bancorp, Inc., without charge, at the SEC’s Web site,http://www.sec.gov, and the companies’ respective Web sites, www.nationalcity.com and www.mafbancorp.com. Copies of the proxy statement/prospectus and the SEC filings that will be incorporated by reference in the proxy statement/prospectus can also be obtained, without charge, by directing a request to National City
Corporation at 1900 East Ninth Street, Locator 2229, Cleveland, OH 44114 Attention: Investor Relations, 1-800-622-4204, or to MAF Bancorp, Inc. at 55th Street and Holmes Avenue, Clarendon Hills, Illinois, 60514-1596, Attention: Investor Relations, 630-325-7300.
The respective directors and executive officers of National City and MAF Bancorp and other persons may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. Information regarding National City’s directors and executive officers is available in its proxy statement filed with the SEC on March 7, 2007, and information regarding MAF Bancorp’s directors and executive officers is available in its amendment to Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on April 30, 2007. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become available.
This document shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy an securities nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance, nor should they be relied upon as representing management’s views as of any subsequent date. The forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements.
The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: the ability to obtain governmental approvals of the merger on the proposed terms and schedule; the failure of MAF Bancorp’s stockholders to approve the merger; the risk that the businesses will not be integrated successfully; the risk that the cost savings and any other synergies from the merger may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; disruption from the merger making it more difficult to maintain relationships with clients, employees or suppliers; increased competition and its effect on pricing, spending, third-party relationships and revenues; the risk of new and changing regulation in the U.S. and internationally. Additional factors that could cause National City’s and MAF Bancorp’s results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the 2007 Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as they are filed, and the 2006 Annual Reports on Form 10-K of National City and MAF Bancorp, as amended, filed with the SEC. Copies of these filings are available at no cost on the SEC’s Web site, www.sec.gov, and on the companies’ respective Web sites, www.nationalcity.com and www.mafbancorp.com. Management may elect to update forward-looking statements at some future point; however, it specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.
