Mechanics Bancorp

Because the nature of our business involves the collection of numerous accounts, the validity of liens and compliance with various state and federal lending laws, we are subject to various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of our business related to foreclosures, bankruptcies, condemnation and quiet title actions and alleged statutory and regulatory violations. We are also subject to other legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. There are currently no matters that, in the opinion of management, would have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity, or for which there would be a reasonable possibility of such a loss based on information known at this time. However, in the event of unexpected future developments, it is reasonably possible that an adverse outcome in any matter could be material to our business, consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows for any particular reporting period of occurrence. Refer to Note 11, “Contingencies—Legal Contingencies” in Item 1 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information about such estimates.