CIB Marine Bancshares Inc. (CIBH)

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The shareholder meeting went well. Looking forward to the preferred shareholders vote on the proposed revisions. If they don't approve, there will be no skin off our back. If they do, this will allow the Dutch auction to allow the preferred shares to be purchased by the bank. This repurchase will add value to the common shares almost instantly. Whoever came up with this idea is a genius. I appreciate being welcomed by the management team. It is nice that they "get it"! Thanks for looking out for the common shares!!!!!!! I would highly recommend everyone start purchasing shares. Just my opinion.....