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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 16, 2021
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Registration No. 333-
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM S-3
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
The Community Financial Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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52-1652138
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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3035 Leonardtown Road
Waldorf, Maryland 20601
(301) 546-5601
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code,
of registrant’s principal executive offices)
William J. Pasenelli
Chief Executive Officer
The Community Financial Corporation
3035 Leonardtown Road
Waldorf, Maryland 20601
(301) 546-5601
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area
code, of agent for service)
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Copy to:
Gary R. Bronstein, Esq.
Edward G. Olifer, Esq.
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
607 14th Street, N.W., Suite 900
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 508-5800
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Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public:
From time to time after the effective date of this Registration Statement.
If the only securities being registered on this Form are being offered pursuant
to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check the following box. [ ]
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered
on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, other than securities offered only in connection
with dividend or interest reinvestment plans, check the following box. [X]
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number
of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration
statement for the same offering: [ ]
If this Form is a registration statement pursuant to General Instruction
I.D. or a post-effective amendment thereto that shall become effective upon filing with the Commission pursuant to Rule 462(e) under the
Securities Act, check the following box. [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment to a registration statement filed
pursuant to General Instruction I.D. filed to register additional securities or additional classes of securities pursuant to Rule 413(b)
under the Securities Act, check the following box. [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer,
an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large
accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company”
in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Large accelerated filer [ ]
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Accelerated filer [ ]
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Non-accelerated filer [X]
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Smaller reporting company [X]
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Emerging growth company [ ]
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant
has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant
to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of Securities Act. [ ]
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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Title of Each Class of Securities
to be Registered
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Amount
to be Registered(1)
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Proposed Maximum
Offering Price
Per Unit(2)
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Proposed Maximum
Aggregate
Offering Price(3)
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Amount of
Registration Fee
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Debt Securities
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Common Stock, $0.01 par value
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Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value
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Warrants
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Depositary Shares
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Purchase Contracts
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Units
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Total:
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$75,000,000
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$75,000,000
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$8,183
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(1)
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There are being registered hereunder such indeterminate principal amount of Debt Securities, such indeterminate number of shares of Common
Stock, such indeterminate number of shares of Preferred Stock, such indeterminate number of Warrants to purchase Common Stock, Debt Securities,
Preferred Stock or Depositary Shares, such indeterminate number of Depositary Shares, such indeterminate number of Purchase Contracts
obligating holders to purchase from or sell to us, and obligating us to sell or purchase from the holders, a specific number of our shares
of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities or depositary shares at a future date or dates, and such indeterminate number of Units
of the Registrant as shall have an aggregate initial offering price not to exceed $75,000,000. If any Debt Securities are issued at an
original issue discount, then the securities registered shall include such additional Debt Securities as may be necessary such that the
aggregate initial public offering price of all securities issued pursuant to this Registration Statement will equal $75,000,000. Any securities
registered hereunder may be sold separately or as units with other securities registered hereunder. The proposed maximum initial offering
price per unit will be determined, from time to time, by the Registrant in connection with the issuance by the Registrant of the securities
registered hereunder. There are also being registered hereunder an indeterminate number of shares of Common Stock and Preferred Stock
as shall be issuable upon conversion, exchange or exercise of any securities that provide for that issuance. In addition, pursuant to
Rule 416 under the Securities Act of 1933, the securities being registered hereunder include such indeterminate number of shares of Common
Stock and Preferred Stock as may be issuable with respect to the shares being registered hereunder as a result of stock splits, stock
dividends or similar transactions.
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(2)
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Omitted in accordance with General Instruction II.D of Form S-3 under the Securities Act.
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(3)
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Estimated for the sole purpose of computing the registration fee in accordance with Rule 457(o) under the Securities Act.
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The Company hereby amends this registration statement on such date or
dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Company shall file a further amendment which specifically states that
this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the
registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), shall determine.
The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. A
registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and has not yet been
declared effective. The securities may not be sold until the registration statement has been declared effective. This prospectus
is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale
is not permitted.
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED August 16, 2021
PROSPECTUS
Debt Securities
Common Stock
Preferred Stock
Warrants
Depositary Shares
Purchase Contracts
Units
We may offer and sell from time to time, in one or more series, our unsecured
debt securities, which may consist of notes, debentures, or other evidences of indebtedness; shares of our common stock; shares of our
preferred stock; warrants to purchase other securities; depositary shares; purchase contracts; or units consisting of a combination of
two or more of these securities. The debt securities and preferred stock may be convertible into or exchangeable for other securities
of ours. This prospectus provides you with a general description of these securities. Each time we offer any securities pursuant to this
prospectus, we will provide you with a prospectus supplement and, if necessary, a pricing supplement, that will describe the specific
amounts, prices and terms of the securities being offered. These supplements may also add, update or change information contained in this
prospectus. To understand the terms of the securities offered, you should carefully read this prospectus with the applicable supplements,
which together provide the specific terms of the securities we are offering.
Our common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the
symbol “TCFC.”
Investment in any securities offered by this prospectus involves risk.
See “Risk Factors” on page 4 of this prospectus and the risk factors disclosed in our periodic reports filed from time
to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in the applicable prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus accompanying
this prospectus.
These securities are not deposits or obligations of a bank or savings
association and are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency.
This prospectus may be used to offer and sell securities only if accompanied
by the prospectus supplement for those securities.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus or the accompanying prospectus supplement
is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The date of this prospectus is __________, 2021.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS
PROSPECTUS AND THE ACCOMPANYING PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT
We may provide information to you about the securities we are offering in
three separate documents that progressively provide more detail:
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this prospectus, which provides general information, some of which may not apply to your securities;
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the accompanying prospectus supplement, which describes the terms of the securities, some of which may not apply to your securities; and
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if necessary, a pricing supplement, which describes the specific terms of your securities.
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If the terms of your securities vary among the pricing supplement, the prospectus
supplement and the accompanying prospectus, you should rely on the information in the following order of priority:
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the pricing supplement, if any;
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the prospectus supplement; and
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We include cross-references in this prospectus and the accompanying prospectus
supplement to captions in these materials where you can find further related discussions. The following Table of Contents and the Table
of Contents included in the accompanying prospectus supplement provide the pages on which these captions are located.
Unless indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, we have not taken
any action that would permit us to publicly sell these securities in any jurisdiction outside the United States. If you are an investor
outside the United States, you should inform yourself about, and comply with, any restrictions as to the offering of the securities and
the distribution of this prospectus.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
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INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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THE COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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RISK FACTORS
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USE OF PROCEEDS
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REGULATION AND SUPERVISION
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DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES
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DESCRIPTION OF COMMON STOCK
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DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED STOCK
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DESCRIPTION OF DEPOSITARY SHARES
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DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS
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DESCRIPTION OF PURCHASE CONTRACTS
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DESCRIPTION OF UNITS
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
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LEGAL MATTERS
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EXPERTS
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) utilizing a “shelf” registration process. Under this shelf registration
process, we may from time to time offer and sell the debt securities, common stock, preferred stock, warrants, depositary shares or units
consisting of a combination of these securities described in this prospectus in one or more offerings, up to $75,000,000. This prospectus
provides you with a general description of the securities covered by it. Each time we offer any of these securities, we will provide a
prospectus supplement that will contain specific information about the terms of the offer. The prospectus supplement may also add, update
or change information contained in this prospectus. You should read both this prospectus and any prospectus supplement together with the
additional information described under the heading “Where You Can Find More Information.”
Unless otherwise indicated or unless the context requires otherwise, all
references in this prospectus to “Community Financial,” “we,” “us,” “our,” “Company”
or similar references mean The Community Financial Corporation. References in this prospectus to “Community Bank” and “Bank”
mean Community Bank of the Chesapeake, the wholly-owned banking subsidiary of The Community Financial Corporation. The Bank is a Maryland-chartered
commercial bank. The main office of the Bank is located in Waldorf, Maryland.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We file reports, proxy statements and other documents with the SEC. You
may read and copy any document we file at the SEC’s public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549.
You should call 1-800-SEC-0330 for more information on the public reference room. Our SEC filings are also available to you on the SEC’s
Internet site at http://www.sec.gov.
This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the
SEC. The registration statement contains more information than this prospectus regarding us, including certain exhibits and schedules.
You can obtain a copy of the registration statement from the SEC at the address listed above or from the SEC’s Internet site.
INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
The SEC allows us to “incorporate by reference” information
into this prospectus. This means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you to another document that we file separately
with the SEC. The information incorporated by reference is considered to be a part of this prospectus, except for any information that
is superseded by information that is included directly in this document or in a more recent incorporated document.
This prospectus incorporates by reference the documents listed below that
we have previously filed with the SEC.
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SEC Filings
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Period or Date Filed (as applicable)
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Annual Report on Form 10-K
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Year ended December 31, 2020
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Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q
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Quarters ended March 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021
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Current Reports on Form 8-K
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Filed on March 4, 2021, May 27, 2021, July 6, 2021 and July 15, 2021 (other than those portions of
the documents deemed to be furnished and not filed)
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Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule
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Filed April 13, 2021
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This prospectus also incorporates by reference the description of our common
stock contained in our registration statement on Form 8-A, filed on September 26, 2013, as updated by Exhibit 4.5 to our Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, filed March 4, 2020, together with any amendment or report filed for the purpose
of updating such description.
In addition, we also incorporate by reference all future documents that
we file with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange
Act”), after the date of our initial registration statement relating to the securities until the completion of the distribution
of the securities covered by this prospectus. These documents include periodic reports, such as Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly
Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K (other than Current Reports furnished under Items 2.02 or 7.01 of Form 8-K), as well
as proxy statements.
The information incorporated by reference contains information about us
and our financial condition and results of operation and is an important part of this prospectus.
You can obtain any of the documents incorporated by reference in this document
through us, or from the SEC through the SEC’s Internet world wide web site at www.sec.gov. Documents incorporated by reference are
available from us without charge, excluding any exhibits to those documents, unless the exhibit is specifically incorporated by reference
as an exhibit in this prospectus. You can obtain documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus by requesting them in writing
or by telephone from us at the following address:
The Community Financial Corporation
Attention: Stockholder Relations
3035 Leonardtown Road
Waldorf, Maryland 20601
Telephone: (240) 427-1036
In addition, we maintain a corporate web site, www.cbtc.com. On our web
site, we make available our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and any amendments
to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after we
electronically file such materials with, or furnish it to, the SEC. This reference to our web site is for the convenience of investors
as required by the SEC and shall not be deemed to incorporate any information on the web site into this prospectus.
We have not authorized anyone to give any information or make any representation
about us that is different from, or in addition to, those contained in this prospectus or in any of the materials that we have incorporated
into this prospectus. If anyone does give you information of this sort, you should not rely on it. If you are in a jurisdiction where
offers to sell, or solicitations of offers to purchase, the securities offered by this document are unlawful, or if you are a person to
whom it is unlawful to direct these types of activities, then the offer presented in this document does not extend to you. The information
contained in this document speaks only as of the date of this document unless the information specifically indicates that another date
applies.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus, as well as other written communications made from time
to time by us and oral communications made from time to time by our authorized officers, may contain statements relating to our future
results (including certain projections and business trends) that are considered “forward-looking statements” as defined in
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “PSLRA”). Such forward-looking statements may be identified by the
use of such words as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate” and “intend”
or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could” or “may.”
These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those relating to the Company’s and the Bank’s future growth
and management’s outlook or expectations for revenue, assets, asset quality, profitability, business prospects, net interest margin,
non-interest revenue, allowance for loan losses, the level of credit losses from lending, liquidity levels, capital levels, or other future
financial or business performance strategies or expectations, and any statements of the plans and objectives of management for future
operations products or services, including the expected benefits from, and/or the execution of integration plans relating to any acquisition
we have undertaking or that we undertake in the future; plans and cost savings regarding branch closings or consolidation; any statement
of expectation or belief; projections related to certain financial metrics; and any statement of assumptions underlying the foregoing.
These forward-looking statements express management’s current expectations or forecasts of future events, results and conditions,
and by their nature are subject to and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
anticipated by the statements made herein. Factors that might cause actual results to differ materially from those made in such statements
include, but are not limited to: risks, uncertainties and other factors relating to the COVID-19 pandemic (including the length of time
that the pandemic continues, the ability of states and local governments to successfully implement the lifting of restrictions on movement
and the potential imposition of further restrictions on movement and travel in the future, the effect of the pandemic on the general economy
and on the businesses of our borrowers and their ability to make payments on their obligations; the remedial actions and stimulus measures
adopted by federal, state and local governments, and the inability of employees to work due to illness, quarantine, or government mandates);
the synergies and other expected financial benefits from any acquisition that we have undertaken or may undertake in the future; may or
may not be realized within the expected time frames; changes in the Company's or the Bank's strategy, costs or difficulties related to
integration matters might be greater than expected; availability of and costs associated with obtaining adequate and timely sources of
liquidity; the ability to maintain credit quality; general economic trends; changes in interest rates; loss of deposits and loan demand
to other financial institutions; substantial changes in financial markets; changes in real estate value and the real estate market; regulatory
changes; the impact of government shutdowns or sequestration; the possibility of unforeseen events affecting the industry generally; the
uncertainties associated with newly developed or acquired operations; the outcome of pending or threatened litigation, or of matters before
regulatory agencies, whether currently existing or commencing in the future; market disruptions and other effects of terrorist activities.
For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the PSLRA.
We caution you that a number of important factors could cause actual results
to differ materially from those currently anticipated in any forward-looking statement. Such factors include, but are not limited to:
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the factors identified below and in this prospectus under the heading “Risk Factors;”
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the ongoing trajectory of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and the extent to which and speed at which the global economy recovers,
the nature and extent of ongoing governmental measures to contain the pandemic, the speed and efficacy of the vaccine roll out in Maryland
and nationally, the impact on our clients and vendors, including the continued ability of our borrowers to repay their borrowings in accordance
with loan terms, and the potential impact of a more severe or prolonged dampening in demand for our products;
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prevailing economic conditions, either nationally or locally in some or all areas in which we conduct business, or conditions in the banking
industry;
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interest rate trends, changes in interest rates, deposit flows, loan demand, real estate values and competition, which can materially
affect, among other things, origination levels in our lending businesses and the level of defaults, losses and prepayments on loans we
have made and make;
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changes in the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios;
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factors driving impairment charges on investments;
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our ability to retain key members of management;
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our ability to successfully integrate into our operations any assets, liabilities, customers, systems and management personnel we may
acquire and our ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames;
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our timely development of new and competitive products or services in a changing environment, and the acceptance of such products or services
by customers;
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operational issues and/or capital spending necessitated by the potential need to adapt to industry changes in information technology systems,
on which we are highly dependent;
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litigation liabilities, including related costs, expenses, settlements and judgments, or the outcome of other matters before regulatory
agencies, whether pending or commencing in the future; and
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other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technological factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services.
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Additionally, the timing and occurrence or non-occurrence of events may
be subject to circumstances beyond our control. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements,
which are made as of the date of this prospectus. Except as may be required by applicable law or regulation, we assume no obligation to
update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking
statements.
THE COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
The Community Financial Corporation, headquartered in Waldorf, Maryland
and organized in 1989, is the bank holding company for Community Bank of the Chesapeake, a Maryland-chartered commercial bank subject
to supervision and regulation by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) and the Commissioner of Financial
Regulation of the State of Maryland (the “Commissioner”). Community Bank of the Chesapeake was founded in 1950 as Tri-County
Building and Loan Association of Waldorf, a mutual savings and loan association. In 1986, the Bank converted to a federal stock savings
bank and, in 1997, converted to a Maryland-chartered commercial bank and adopted the name Community Bank of Tri-County. The Bank changed
its name to Community Bank of the Chesapeake effective October 18, 2013.
Community Bank of the Chesapeake is a Maryland-chartered commercial bank
with commercial banking powers that offers a broad range of commercial banking, retail banking, mortgage and wealth management services
throughout the tri-county area in Southern Maryland and the greater Fredericksburg market in Virginia. With $2.20 billion in assets at
June 30, 2021, Community Financial operates 11 banking offices and four financial centers throughout the tri-county area in Southern Maryland
and the greater Fredericksburg market in Virginia. Community Bank’s deposit accounts are insured by the Deposit Insurance Fund (the
“DIF”) administered by the FDIC.
As of June 30, 2021, Community Financial had consolidated assets of $2.20
billion, consolidated deposits of $1.9 billion and consolidated stockholders’ equity of $204 million. Shares of our common stock
are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the trading symbol “TCFC.”
Our principal executive offices are located at 3035 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf,
Maryland 20601 and our telephone number is (301) 645-5601. We maintain an Internet website at www.cbtc.com. Neither this website nor the
information on this website is included or incorporated into, or is a part of, this prospectus.
Additional information about us and our subsidiaries is included in documents
incorporated by reference in this prospectus. See “Where You Can Find More Information” on page 1.
RISK FACTORS
An investment in our securities involves significant risks. Our business,
operating results and cash flows can be impacted by a number of factors, any one of which could cause our actual results to vary materially
from recent results or from our anticipated future results. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties and the risk factors
set forth in the documents and reports filed with the SEC that are incorporated by reference into this prospectus, as well as any risks
described in any applicable prospectus supplement, before you make an investment decision regarding the securities. Additional risks and
uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect our business operations.
USE OF PROCEEDS
We intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of the securities for general
corporate purposes unless otherwise indicated in the prospectus supplement relating to a specific issue of securities. Our general corporate
purposes may include financing possible acquisitions of branches or other financial institutions or financial service companies, extending
credit to, or funding investments in, our subsidiaries and repaying, reducing or refinancing indebtedness.
The precise amounts and the timing of our use of the net proceeds will depend
upon market conditions, our subsidiaries’ funding requirements, the availability of other funds and other factors. Until we use
the net proceeds from the sale of any of our securities for general corporate purposes, we will use the net proceeds to reduce our indebtedness
or for temporary investments.
REGULATION AND SUPERVISION
Our banking subsidiary, Community Bank, is a Maryland-chartered commercial
bank and its deposit accounts are insured by the DIF of the FDIC. The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank system. The Bank
is subject to supervision, examination and regulation by the Commissioner and the FDIC. Asset growth, deposits, reserves, investments,
loans, consumer law compliance, issuance of securities, payment of dividends, establishment of banking offices, mergers and consolidations,
changes in control, electronic funds transfer, management practices and other aspects of operations are subject to regulation by the appropriate
federal and state supervisory authorities.
Community Bank must file reports with the Commissioner concerning its activities
and financial condition, in addition to obtaining regulatory approvals before entering into certain transactions such as mergers with,
or acquisitions of, other depository institutions. Furthermore, Community Bank is periodically examined by the Commissioner and the FDIC
to assess compliance with various regulatory requirements, including safety and soundness considerations. This regulation and supervision
establishes a comprehensive framework of activities in which Community Bank can engage, and is intended primarily for the protection of
the DIF and depositors rather than for the protection of security holders. The regulatory structure also gives the regulatory authorities
extensive discretion in connection with their supervisory and enforcement activities and examination policies, including policies with
respect to the classification of assets and the establishment of loan loss allowances for regulatory purposes.
As a bank holding company, we are subject to comprehensive regulation, examination
and supervision by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Federal Reserve”) under the Bank Holding Company
Act of 1956, as amended (the “BHCA”), and the regulations of the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve also has extensive enforcement
authority over bank holding companies, including, among other things, the ability to assess civil money penalties, to issue cease and
desist or removal orders, and to require that a holding company divest subsidiaries (including its bank subsidiaries). In general, enforcement
actions may be initiated for violations of law and regulations and unsafe or unsound practices.
Because we are a holding company, our rights and the rights of our creditors,
including the holders of the debt securities and the preferred stock and common stock we are offering under this prospectus, to participate
in the assets of any of our subsidiaries upon the subsidiary’s liquidation or reorganization will be subject to the prior claims
of the subsidiary’s creditors, except to the extent that we may ourselves be a creditor with recognized claims against the subsidiary.
The Federal Reserve has the power to prohibit dividends by bank holding
companies if their actions constitute unsafe or unsound practices. The Federal Reserve has issued a policy statement on the payment of
cash dividends by bank holding companies, which expresses the Federal Reserve’s view that a bank holding company should pay cash
dividends only to the extent that the company’s net income for the past year is sufficient to cover both the cash dividends and
a prospective rate of earnings retention that is consistent with the company’s capital needs, asset quality and overall financial
condition. The Federal Reserve also indicated that it would be inappropriate for a bank holding company experiencing serious financial
problems to borrow funds to pay dividends. Under the prompt corrective action regulations adopted by the Federal Reserve, the Federal
Reserve may prohibit a bank holding company from paying any dividends if the holding company’s bank subsidiary is classified as
“undercapitalized.”
Further, a Maryland-chartered commercial bank may only pay cash dividends
from undivided profits or, with the prior approval of the Commissioner, its surplus in excess of 100% of required capital stock. Maryland
banks may not declare a stock dividend unless their surplus, after the increase in capital stock, is equal to at least 20% of the outstanding
capital stock as increased. If the surplus of the bank, after the increase in capital stock, is less than 100% of its capital stock as
increased, the commercial bank must annually transfer to surplus at least 10% of its net earnings until the surplus is 100% of its capital
stock as increased.
The Bank is further generally prohibited from making a capital distribution
if it would be undercapitalized after payment of the dividend within the meaning of the prompt corrective action regulations. For additional
restrictions on our ability to pay dividends, see “Description of Common Stock — Dividends.”
For a discussion of the material elements of the regulatory framework applicable
to bank holding companies and their subsidiaries, and specific information relevant to us, you should refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2020, and any other subsequent reports filed by us with the SEC, which are incorporated by reference in
this prospectus. A change in the statutes, regulations or regulatory policies applicable to us or our subsidiaries may have a material
effect on our business.
Changes to the laws and regulations can affect the operating environment
of bank holding companies and their subsidiaries in substantial and unpredictable ways. We cannot accurately predict whether those changes
in laws and regulations will occur, and, if changes do occur, the ultimate effect they would have upon our or our subsidiaries’
financial condition or results of operations.
DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES
We may offer from time to time debt securities in the form of either senior
debt securities or subordinated debt securities. Unless otherwise specified in a prospectus supplement, the debt securities will be our
direct, unsecured obligations and will rank equally with all of our other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. We will issue debt
securities under one or more separate indentures between us and a trustee to be identified in the applicable prospectus supplement.
The following summary of the general terms and provisions of the indenture
is not complete (the text below refers to both indentures as the form of “indenture”). Forms of indentures for senior indebtedness
and subordinated indebtedness are included as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. The indentures
are substantially identical except as described below under “Subordinated Debt Securities” in this section. You should read
the indentures for provisions that may be important to you.
When we offer to sell a particular series of debt securities, the prospectus
supplement will describe the specific terms of the series, and it will also address whether the general terms and provisions described
below apply to the particular series of debt securities. Capitalized terms used in the summary have the meanings specified in the forms
of indenture.
Outstanding Subordinated Debt
On February 6, 2015 the Company issued $23.0 million of unsecured 6.25%
fixed to floating rate subordinated notes due February 15, 2025. On February 13, 2015, the Company used proceeds of the offering to redeem
all $20 million of the Company’s outstanding preferred stock issued under the SBLF program. The subordinated notes qualified as
Tier 2 regulatory capital and replaced SBLF Tier 1 capital.
On December 31, 2019, the Company issued a total of 312,747 shares of its
common stock, par value $0.01 in a private placement offering. The Company received net proceeds of $10.6 million after deal expenses.
On February 15, 2020, the Company used the proceeds and a cash dividend from the Bank to redeem the Company's outstanding $23.0 million
of 6.25% fixed to floating rate subordinate notes.
On October 14, 2020, the Company issued and sold $20 million 4.75% fixed
to floating rate subordinated notes due October 15, 2030 (“subordinated notes”) in a private placement. The Company contributed
$10.0 million of the net proceeds to the Bank as Tier 1 Capital and may use the remainder of the net proceeds for general corporate purposes,
to support bank regulatory capital ratios and for potential common stock share repurchases. Pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form
S-4 declared effective on January 27, 2021, $19.5 million of the subordinated notes were exchanged for notes (“exchange notes”)
identical in all material respects to the subordinated notes, except that the exchange notes are registered under the Securities Act and
generally are not subject to transfer restrictions. The unexchanged subordinated notes are not listed on any securities exchange or included
in any automated dealer quotation system and there is no market for the notes. The notes are unsecured obligations and are subordinated
in right of payment to all existing and future senior debt, whether secured or unsecured. The notes are not guaranteed obligations of
any of the Company’s subsidiaries.
Interest will accrue at a fixed per annum rate of 4.75% from and including
the issue date to but excluding October 15, 2025. From and including October 15, 2025 to but excluding the maturity date interest will
reset quarterly to an interest rate per annum, expected to be the then-current-three-month Secured Overnight Financing Rate provided by
the Federal Reserve Bank of New York plus 458 basis points. Interest is payable on the notes on April 15 and October 15 of each year,
commencing April 15, 2021, through October 15, 2025, and thereafter January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15 of each year through
the maturity date or earlier redemption date.
The subordinated notes may be redeemed in whole or in part on October 15,
2025 or on any scheduled interest payment date thereafter and upon the occurrence of certain special events. The redemption price is equal
to 100% of the principal amount of the subordinated notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the date
of redemption. Any partial redemption will be made pro rata among all holders of the subordinated notes. The subordinated notes are not
subject to repayment at the option of the holders and there is no sinking fund for the subordinated notes. The subordinated notes may
be redeemed at any time, if (1) a change or prospective change in law occurs that could prevent the Company from deducting interest payable
on the notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes, (2) a subsequent event occurs that precludes the notes from being recognized as Tier
2 Capital for regulatory capital purposes, or (3) the Company is required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company
Act of 1940, as amended. Any redemption of the subordinate notes will be subject to the prior approval of the Federal Reserve, to the
extent such approval is then required.
General
Unless otherwise provided in a supplemental indenture, our board of directors
will set the particular terms of each series of debt securities, which will be described in a prospectus supplement relating to such series.
We can issue an unlimited amount of debt securities under the indenture, in one or more series with the same or various maturities, at
par, at a premium or at a discount. Among other things, the prospectus supplement relating to a series of debt securities being offered
will address the following terms of the debt securities:
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the title of the debt securities;
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the price(s), expressed as a percentage of the principal amount, at which we will sell the debt securities;
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whether the debt securities will be senior or subordinated, and, if subordinated, any such provisions that are different from those described
below under “Subordinated Debt Securities;”
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any limit on the aggregate principal amount of the debt securities;
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the date(s) when principal payments are due on the debt securities;
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the interest rate(s) on the debt securities, which may be fixed or variable, per annum or otherwise, and the method used to determine
the rate(s), the dates on which interest will begin to accrue and be payable, and any regular record date for the interest payable on
any interest payment date;
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the place(s) where principal of, premium and interest on the debt securities will be payable;
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provisions governing redemption of the debt securities, including any redemption or purchase requirements pursuant to any sinking fund
or analogous provisions or at the option of a holder of debt securities, and the redemption price and other detailed terms and provisions
of such repurchase obligations;
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the denominations in which the debt securities will be issued, if other than minimum denominations of $1,000 and any integral multiple
in excess thereof;
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whether the debt securities will be issued in the form of certificated debt securities or global debt securities;
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the portion of the principal of the debt securities payable upon declaration of acceleration of the maturity date, if other than the entire
principal amount;
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any additional or modified events of default from those described in this prospectus or in the indenture and any change in the acceleration
provisions described in this prospectus or in the indenture;
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any additional or modified covenants from those described in this prospectus or in the indenture with respect to the debt securities;
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any depositaries, interest rate calculation agents, exchange rate calculation agents or other agents with respect to the debt securities;
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any other specific terms of such debt securities.
In addition, we may issue convertible debt securities. Any conversion provisions
of a particular series of debt securities will be set forth in the officer’s certificate or supplemental indenture related to that
series of debt securities and will be described in the relevant prospectus supplement. To the extent applicable, conversion may be mandatory,
at the option of the holder or at our option, in which case the number of shares of common or preferred stock to be received upon conversion
would be calculated as of a time and in the manner stated in the prospectus supplement.
The applicable prospectus supplement will provide an overview of the U.S.
federal income tax considerations and other special considerations applicable to any debt securities we offer for sale.
Transfer and Exchange
As described in the applicable prospectus supplement, each debt security
will be represented by either a certificate issued in definitive registered form (we will refer to any debt security represented by a
certificated security as a “certificated debt security”) or one or more global securities registered in the name of a depositary,
or its nominee (we will refer to any debt security represented by a global debt security as a “book-entry debt security”),
in the aggregate principal amount of the series of debt securities. Except as described below under the heading “Global Debt Securities
and Book-Entry System,” book-entry debt securities will not be certificated.
Certificated Debt Securities
You can transfer certificated debt securities (and the right to receive
the principal of, premium and interest thereon) only by surrendering the certificate representing those certificated debt securities.
Either we or the trustee will reissue the existing certificate, or issue a new certificate, to the new holder.
You may transfer or exchange certificated debt securities at any office
we maintain for this purpose in accordance with the terms of the indenture. There is no service charge, but we may require payment of
a sum sufficient to cover any taxes or other governmental charges payable in connection with a transfer or exchange.
Global Debt Securities and Book-Entry System
Each global debt security representing book-entry debt securities will be
deposited with, or on behalf of, The Depository Trust Company (which we refer to below as “DTC” or the “depositary”),
as the depositary, and registered in its (or its nominee’s) name. DTC is a limited-purpose trust company and a “banking organization”
organized under New York law, a member of the Federal Reserve System, a “clearing corporation” within in the meaning of the
New York Uniform Commercial Code and a “clearing agency” registered pursuant to Section 17A of the Exchange Act. We understand
that DTC intends to follow the following procedures with respect to book-entry debt securities.
Ownership of beneficial interests in book-entry debt securities will be
limited to “participants” or persons that may hold interests through participants (sometimes called “indirect participants”).
A participant is a person having an account with the depositary for the related global debt security, typically broker-dealers, banks,
trust companies, clearing corporations and certain other organizations. Upon the issuance of a global debt security, the depositary will
credit the participants’ accounts on its book-entry registration and transfer system with the respective principal amounts of the
book-entry debt securities owned by such participants; the depositary will have no knowledge of the underlying beneficial owners of the
book-entry debt securities owned by participants. Any dealers, underwriters or agents participating in the distribution of the book-entry
debt securities will designate accounts to be credited. Ownership of book-entry debt securities will be shown on, and the transfer of
such ownership interests will be effected only through, records maintained by the depositary for the related global debt security (with
respect to interests of participants) and on the records of participants (with respect to interests of indirect participants). Some states
may legally require certain purchasers to take physical delivery of such securities, which may impair your ability to own, transfer or
pledge beneficial interests in book-entry debt securities.
So long as DTC (or its nominee) is the registered owner of a global debt
security, DTC or its nominee, as the case may be, will be considered the sole owner or holder of the book-entry debt securities represented
by such global debt security for all purposes under the indenture. This means that, except as described below, beneficial owners of book-entry
debt securities will not be entitled to have securities registered in their names or to receive physical delivery of a certificate in
definitive form nor will such beneficial owners be considered the owners or holders of those securities under the indenture. Accordingly,
to exercise any rights of a holder under the indenture each person beneficially owning book-entry debt securities must rely on DTC’s
procedures for the related global debt security and, if such person is not a participant, on the procedures of the participant through
which such person owns its interest. As a beneficial owner of book-entry debt securities, information regarding your holdings will come
through the participant, or indirect participant, through which you own such securities.
Notwithstanding the above, under existing industry practice, the depositary
may authorize persons on whose behalf it holds a global debt security to exercise certain of a holder’s rights. For purposes of
obtaining any consents or directions required to be given by holders of the debt securities under the indenture, we, the trustee and our
respective agents will treat DTC as the holder of a debt security and/or any persons specified in a written statement of the depositary
with respect to that global debt security.
All payments of principal of, and premium and interest on, book-entry debt
securities will be paid to DTC (or its nominee) as the registered holder of the related global debt security, and any redemption notices
will be sent directly to DTC. Neither we, the trustee nor any other agent of ours or agent of the trustee will have any responsibility
or liability for any aspect of the records relating to or payments made on account of beneficial ownership interests in a global debt
security or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any records relating to beneficial ownership interests. We expect DTC, upon receipt
of any payment of principal of, premium or interest on a global debt security, to immediately credit participants’ accounts with
payments ratably according to the respective amounts of book-entry debt securities held by each participant. We also expect that payments
by participants to owners of beneficial interests in book-entry debt securities held through those participants will be governed by standing
customer instructions and customary practices, similar to those for securities held in “street name.”
We will issue certificated debt securities in exchange for each global debt
security if the depositary at any time cannot or will not continue as depositary or ceases to be a clearing agency registered under the
Exchange Act, and we fail to appoint a successor depositary registered as a clearing agency under the Exchange Act within 90 days. In
addition, we may at any time and in our sole discretion decide not to have the book-entry debt securities represented by global debt securities;
in that event, we will issue certificated debt securities in exchange for the global debt securities of that series. If an event of default
with respect to the book-entry debt securities represented by those global debt securities has occurred and is continuing, holders may
exchange global debt securities for certificated debt securities.
We have obtained the foregoing information concerning DTC and its book-entry
system from sources we believe to be reliable, but we take no responsibility for the accuracy of this information.
No Protection in the Event of a Change of Control
Unless we state otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, the debt
securities will not contain any provisions affording holders of the debt securities protection, such as prior consent or acceleration
rights, in the event we agree to a change in control or a highly leveraged transaction (whether or not such transaction results in a change
in control), which could adversely affect holders of debt securities.
Covenants
The applicable prospectus supplement will describe any restrictive covenants
applicable to any debt securities we offer for sale.
Consolidation, Merger and Sale of Assets
We may not consolidate or merge with, or sell or lease all or substantially
all of our properties and assets to, any person, which we refer to as a “successor,” unless:
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jurisdiction and expressly assumes our obligations on the debt securities and under the indenture;
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immediately after giving effect to the transaction, no event of default, and no event which after the giving of notice or lapse of time
or both, would become an event of default, shall have occurred and be continuing under the indenture; and
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Events of Default
For any series of debt securities, in addition to any event of default described
in the prospectus supplement applicable to that series, an event of default will include the following events:
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default in the payment when due of any interest on any debt security of that series, and continuance of such default for a period of 30
days (unless we deposit the entire amount of such payment with the trustee or with a paying agent prior to the expiration of such 30-day
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default in the payment when due of principal of any debt security of that series;
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default in the deposit when due of any sinking fund payment in respect of any debt security of that series;
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default in the performance or breach of any other covenant or warranty in the indenture that applies to such series, which default continues
(without such default or breach having been waived in accordance with the provisions of the indenture) for a period of 90 days after we
have received written notice of the failure to perform in the manner specified in the indenture; and
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certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization involving us.
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The applicable prospectus supplement will explain whether or not an event
of default with respect to one series of debt securities will constitute a cross-default with respect to any other series of debt securities
(except that certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization will always constitute cross-defaults).
If an event of default with respect to any outstanding debt securities occurs
and is continuing, then the trustee or the holders of 25.0% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of that series
may, by written notice to us (and to the trustee if given by the holders), accelerate the payment of the principal (or, if the debt securities
of that series are discount securities, that portion of the principal amount as may be specified in the terms of that series) of and accrued
and unpaid interest, if any, on all debt securities of that series. Such acceleration is automatic (without any notice required) in the
case of an event of default resulting from certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization. Following acceleration, payments
on our subordinated debt securities, if any, will be subject to the subordination provisions described below under “Subordinated
Debt Securities.” At any time after acceleration with respect to debt securities of any series, but before the trustee has obtained
a court judgment or decree for payment of the amounts due, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities
of that series may rescind and annul the acceleration if all events of default, other than the non-payment of accelerated principal and
interest, if any, with respect to debt securities of that series which have become due solely by such declaration of acceleration, have
been cured or waived as provided in the indenture. The prospectus supplement relating to any series of debt securities that are discount
securities will contain particular provisions relating to acceleration of a portion of the principal amount of such discount securities
upon the occurrence of an event of default.
The indenture provides that the trustee will be under no obligation to exercise
any rights or powers under the indenture at the request of any holder of outstanding debt securities unless the trustee is indemnified
against any loss, liability or expense. Subject to certain rights of the trustee, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the
outstanding debt securities of any series will have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any
remedy available to the trustee or exercising any trust or power conferred on the trustee with respect to the debt securities of that
series.
No holder of any debt security may institute any proceeding, judicial or
otherwise, with respect to the indenture or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any remedy under the indenture, unless:
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that holder has previously given to the trustee written notice of a continuing event of default with respect to debt securities of that
series; and
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the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of that series have requested the trustee in writing
(and offered reasonable indemnity to the trustee) to institute the proceeding (and have not subsequently given contrary instructions),
and the trustee has failed to institute the proceeding within 60 days.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, the holder of any debt security will have
an absolute and unconditional right to receive payment of the principal of and any interest on that debt security on or after the due
dates expressed in that debt security and to institute suit for the enforcement of payment.
Under the indenture we must furnish the trustee a statement as to compliance
with the indenture within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year. The indenture provides that, other than with respect to payment defaults,
the trustee may withhold notice to the holders of debt securities of any series of a default or event of default if it in good faith determines
that withholding notice is in the interests of the holders of those debt securities.
Modification and Waiver
We may amend or supplement the indenture or a series of debt securities
if the holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of each series affected by the modifications
or amendments consent thereto. We may not make any amendment or waiver without the consent of the specific holder of an affected debt
security then outstanding if that amendment or waiver will:
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reduce the amount of debt securities whose holders must consent to an amendment, supplement or waiver;
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reduce the rate of, or extend the time for payment of, interest (including default interest) on any debt security;
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reduce the principal or change the stated maturity of any debt security or reduce the amount of, or postpone the date fixed for, the payment
of any sinking fund or analogous obligation;
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reduce the principal amount of discount securities payable upon acceleration of maturity;
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waive a default or event of default in the payment of the principal of or interest, if any, on any debt security (except a rescission
of acceleration by the holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding debt securities of that series
and a waiver of the payment default that resulted from such acceleration);
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make the principal of or interest, if any, on any debt security payable in any currency other than that stated in the debt security;
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make any change to certain provisions of the indenture relating to, among other things, holders’ rights to receive payment of the
principal of, premium and interest on those debt securities and to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment and to waivers
or amendments; or
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waive a redemption payment with respect to any debt security.
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Except for certain specified provisions, the holders of at least a majority
in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of any series may on behalf of all holders waive our compliance with provisions
of the indenture. The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of any series may on behalf of all
holders waive any past default under the indenture with respect to that series and its consequences, except a payment default or a default
of a covenant or provision which cannot be modified or amended without the consent of the holder of each outstanding debt security of
the series affected; provided, however, that the holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of any series
may rescind an acceleration and its consequences, including any related payment default that resulted from such acceleration.
Defeasance of Debt Securities and Certain Covenants in Certain Circumstances
Legal Defeasance
We may deposit with the trustee, in trust, cash or U.S. government securities
in an amount that, which through the payment of interest and principal in accordance with their terms, will provide, not later than one
day before the due date of any payment of money, an amount in cash, which is sufficient in the opinion of our independent public accountants
to make all payments of principal and interest on, and any mandatory sinking fund payments in respect of, the debt securities of that
series on the due dates for such payments in accordance with the terms of the indenture and those debt securities. If we make such a deposit,
unless otherwise provided under the applicable series of debt securities, we will be discharged from any and all obligations in respect
of the debt securities of such series (except for obligations relating to the transfer or exchange of debt securities and the replacement
of stolen, lost or mutilated debt securities and relating to maintaining paying agencies and the treatment of funds held by paying agents
and certain rights of the trustee and our obligations with respect thereto). However, this discharge may occur only if, among other things,
we have delivered to the trustee a legal opinion stating that we have received from, or there has been published by, the U.S. Internal
Revenue Service a ruling or, since the date of execution of the indenture, there has been a change in the applicable U.S. federal income
tax law, in either case to the effect that, and, based thereon confirming that, the holders of the debt securities of that series will
not recognize income, gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of the deposit, defeasance and discharge and will
be subject to U.S. federal income tax on the same amounts and in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if
the deposit, defeasance and discharge had not occurred.
Defeasance of Certain Covenants
Under the indenture (and unless otherwise provided by the terms of the applicable
series of debt securities), upon making the deposit and delivering the legal opinion described in “Legal Defeasance” above,
we will not need to comply with the covenants described under the heading “Consolidation, Merger and Sale of Assets” and certain
other covenants set forth in the indenture, as well as any additional covenants that may be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement,
and any such noncompliance will not constitute a default or an event of default with respect to the debt securities of that series, or
covenant defeasance.
Covenant Defeasance and Events of Default
If we exercise our option to effect covenant defeasance with respect to
any series of debt securities and the debt securities of that series are declared due and payable because of the occurrence of any event
of default, the amounts on deposit with the trustee will be sufficient to pay amounts due on the debt securities of that series at the
time of their stated maturity but may not be sufficient to pay amounts due on the debt securities of that series at the time of the acceleration
resulting from the event of default. We will remain liable for those payments.
The Trustee
The indentures limit the right of the trustee, should it become a creditor
of us, to obtain payment of claims or secure its claims. The trustee is permitted to engage in certain other transactions. However, if
the trustee acquires any conflicting interest, and there is a default under the debt securities of any series for which it is trustee,
the trustee must eliminate the conflict or resign.
Subordinated Debt Securities
The indenture will govern the extent to which payment on any subordinated
debt securities will be subordinated to the prior payment in full of all of our senior indebtedness. The subordinated debt securities
also are effectively subordinated to all debt and other liabilities, including trade payables and lease obligations, if any, of our subsidiaries.
Upon any distribution of our assets upon any dissolution, winding up, liquidation
or reorganization, the payment of principal and interest on subordinated debt securities will be subordinated to the prior payment in
full of all senior indebtedness in cash or other payment satisfactory to the holders of such senior indebtedness. If subordinated debt
securities are accelerated because of an event of default, the holders of any senior indebtedness would be entitled to payment in full
in cash or other payment satisfactory to such holders of all senior indebtedness obligations before the holders of the subordinated debt
securities are entitled to receive any payment or distribution. The indenture requires us or the trustee to promptly notify holders of
designated senior indebtedness of any acceleration of payment of the subordinated debt securities.
We may not make any payment on the subordinated debt securities, including
upon redemption (whether at the holder’s or our option) if:
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a default in the payment of the principal, premium, if any, interest, rent or other obligations in respect of any senior indebtedness
occurs and is continuing beyond any applicable grace period (called a “payment default”); or
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a default (other than a payment default) with respect to designated senior indebtedness occurs and is continuing that permits holders
of designated senior indebtedness to accelerate its maturity, and the trustee receives a notice of such default (called a “payment
blockage notice”) from us or any other person permitted to give such notice under the indenture (called a “non-payment default”).
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We may resume payments and distributions on the subordinated debt securities,
in the case of a payment default, upon the date on which such default is cured or waived or ceases to exist; and, in the case of a non-payment
default, the earlier of the date on which such nonpayment default is cured or waived and 179 days after the date on which the payment
blockage notice is received, if the maturity of the designated senior indebtedness has not been accelerated, unless the indenture otherwise
prohibits such payment or distribution at the time of such payment or distribution.
No new payment blockage notice may be given unless and until 365 days have
elapsed since the initial effectiveness of the immediately prior payment blockage notice and all scheduled payments, premium, if any,
and interest on the debt securities that have come due have been paid in full in cash. A non-payment default existing or continuing on
the date of delivery of any payment blockage notice cannot be the basis for any later payment blockage notice.
If the trustee or any holder of the notes receives any payment or distribution
of our assets in contravention of the foregoing subordination provisions, then such payment or distribution will be held in trust for
the benefit of holders of senior indebtedness or their representatives to the extent necessary to make payment in full in cash or payment
satisfactory to the holders of senior indebtedness of all unpaid senior indebtedness.
In the event of our bankruptcy, dissolution or reorganization, holders of
senior indebtedness may receive more, ratably, and holders of the subordinated debt securities may receive less, ratably, than our other
creditors (including our trade creditors). This subordination will not prevent the occurrence of any event of default under the indenture.
The indenture does not prohibit us from incurring debt, including senior
indebtedness. We may from time to time incur additional debt, including senior indebtedness.
We are obligated to pay reasonable compensation to the trustee, reimburse
the trustee for reasonable expenses and to indemnify the trustee against certain losses, liabilities or expenses it incurs in connection
with its duties relating to the subordinated debt securities. The trustee’s claims for these payments will generally be senior to
those of noteholders in respect of all funds collected or held by the trustee and will not be subject to subordination.
Certain Definitions
“Indebtedness” means:
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all indebtedness, obligations and other liabilities (contingent or otherwise) for borrowed money (including
our obligations in respect of overdrafts, foreign exchange contracts, currency exchange agreements, interest rate protection agreements,
and any loans or advances from banks, whether or not evidenced by notes or similar instruments) or evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes
or similar instruments (whether or not the recourse of the lender is to the whole of the assets of such person or to only a portion thereof)
(other than any account payable or other accrued current liability or obligation incurred in the ordinary course of business in connection
with the obtaining of materials or services);
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all reimbursement obligations and other liabilities (contingent or otherwise) with respect to letters of credit,
bank guarantees or bankers’ acceptances;
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all obligations and liabilities (contingent or otherwise) in respect of leases required, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles, to be accounted for as capitalized lease obligations on our balance sheet, and all obligations
and other liabilities (contingent or otherwise) under any lease or related document (including a purchase agreement) in connection with
the lease of real property which contractually obligates us to purchase or cause a third party to purchase the leased property and thereby
guarantee a minimum residual value of the leased property to the lessor and the obligations of such person under such lease or related
document to purchase or to cause a third party to purchase such leased property;
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all obligations (contingent or otherwise) with respect to an interest rate or other swap, cap or collar agreement
or other similar instrument or agreement or foreign currency hedge, exchange, purchase or similar instrument or agreement;
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all direct or indirect guaranties or similar agreements in respect of, and obligations or liabilities (contingent
or otherwise), to purchase or otherwise acquire or otherwise assure a creditor against loss in respect of indebtedness, obligations or
liabilities of others of the type described in (1) through (4) above;
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any indebtedness or other obligations described in (1) through (5) above secured by any mortgage, pledge,
lien or other encumbrance existing on property which we own or hold, regardless of whether the indebtedness or other obligation secured
thereby shall be assumed by us; and
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any and all refinancings, replacements, deferrals, renewals, extensions and refundings of, or amendments,
modifications or supplements to, any indebtedness, obligation or liability of the kind described in clauses (1) through (6) above.
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“Senior indebtedness” means the principal, premium, if any,
interest, including any interest accruing after bankruptcy, additional amounts, if any, and rent or termination payment on or other amounts
due on our current or future indebtedness, whether created, incurred, assumed, guaranteed or in effect guaranteed by us, including any
deferrals, renewals, extensions, refundings, amendments, modifications or supplements to the above. Senior indebtedness does not include:
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indebtedness that expressly provides that it shall not be senior in right of payment to subordinated debt securities or expressly provides
that it is on the same basis or junior to subordinated debt securities; and
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our indebtedness to any of our majority-owned subsidiaries.
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Governing Law
Unless otherwise set forth in the prospectus supplement applicable to the
particular series of debt securities, the indenture and the debt securities will be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the
laws of the State of New York.
DESCRIPTION OF COMMON STOCK
Community Financial, which is incorporated under the Maryland General
Corporation Law, is authorized to issue 15,000,000 shares of capital stock, $0.01 par value. As of August 6, 2021, we had 5,717,039
shares of common stock outstanding and no shares of preferred stock outstanding. Our board of directors may at any time, without
additional approval of the holders of preferred stock or common stock, issue additional authorized shares of preferred stock or
common stock.
Each share of our common stock has the same relative rights as, and is identical
in all respects with, each other share of common stock.
Voting Rights. The holders of our common stock are entitled
to one vote per share on all matters presented to stockholders. Holders of common stock are not entitled to cumulate their votes in the
election of directors.
Dividends and Repurchases. The holders of our common stock
are entitled to receive and share equally in any dividends as may be declared by our board of directors out of funds legally available
for the payment of dividends. Under Maryland law, we may pay dividends if, after giving effect to such dividends, (1) we will be able
to pay our indebtedness as such indebtedness becomes due in the usual course of business and (2) our total assets exceed our total liabilities
plus the amount that would be needed to satisfy the preferential rights upon dissolution of stockholders whose preferential rights upon
dissolution are superior to those receiving dividends.
As of June 30, 2021, we had approximately $12.0 million of junior subordinated
debentures issued to two unconsolidated statutory trusts in connection with the issuance by each of the two trusts of trust preferred
securities. The terms of the junior subordinated debentures provide that we may defer interest on such instruments for up to 20 consecutive
quarters. As of June 30, 2021, we were current on the interest payable pursuant to the junior subordinated debentures. However, if we
elect in the future to defer interest on such instruments, our ability to pay dividends on our common stock also will be subject to the
prior payment of all accrued but unpaid interest on the junior subordinated debentures.
Liquidation. Upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding
up, the holders of our common stock are entitled to receive their pro rata portion of our remaining assets after payment, or provision
for payment, of all our debts and liabilities and often the holders our preferred stock, if any, have been paid in full any sums to which
they may be entitled.
No Preemptive or Redemption Rights. Holders of our common
stock are not entitled to preemptive rights with respect to any shares that may be issued. The common stock is not subject to redemption.
Certain Articles and Bylaw Provisions Affecting Stock
Our articles of incorporation and bylaws contain several provisions that
may make us less attractive target for an acquisition of control by anyone who does not have the support of our board of directors. Such
provisions include, among other things, the requirement of a supermajority vote of stockholders to approve certain business combinations
and other corporate actions, a staggered board of directors, and the limitation that stockholder actions may only be taken at a meeting
and may not be taken by unanimous written stockholder consent. The foregoing is qualified in its entirety by reference to our articles
of incorporation and bylaws, both of which are on file with the SEC.
Maryland Corporate Law
Maryland law contains certain provisions, described below, which may be
applicable to Community Financial.
Business Combinations with Interested Stockholders. The articles
of incorporation require the approval of the holders of at least 80% of Community Financial’s outstanding shares of voting stock
entitled to vote to approve certain “business combinations” with a “related person.” This supermajority voting
requirement will not apply in cases where the proposed transaction has been approved by a majority of those members of Community Financial’s
board of directors who are unaffiliated with the related person and who were directors before the time when the related person became
a related person.
The term “related person” includes any individual, group acting
in concert, corporation, partnership, association or other entity (other than Community Financial or its subsidiary) who or which is the
beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of 10% or more of the outstanding shares of voting stock of Community Financial.
A “business combination” includes:
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any sale, lease, exchange, transfer or other disposition, including without limitation, a mortgage, or any other security device, of all
or any substantial part of the assets of the Company (including without limitation any voting securities of a subsidiary) or of a subsidiary,
to a related person;
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any sale, lease, exchange, transfer or other disposition of all or any substantial part of the assets of a related person to the Company
or a subsidiary of the Company;
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Control Share Acquisitions. Maryland general corporation law
provides that “control shares” of a Maryland corporation acquired in a “control share acquisition” have no voting
rights unless approved by a vote of two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter, excluding shares owned by the acquiror
or by the corporation’s officers or directors who are employees of the corporation. Control shares are shares of voting stock which,
if aggregated with all other shares of stock previously acquired, would entitle the acquiror to exercise voting power in electing directors
within one of the following ranges of voting power:
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20% or more but less than 33 1/3%;
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33 1/3% or more but less than a majority; or
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Control shares do not include shares of stock an acquiring person is entitled
to vote as a result of having previously obtained stockholder approval. A control share acquisition generally means the acquisition of,
ownership of or the power to direct the exercise of voting power with respect to, control shares.
A person who has made or proposes to make a “control share acquisition,”
under specified conditions, including an undertaking to pay expenses, may require the board of directors to call a special stockholders’
meeting to consider the voting rights of the shares. The meeting must be held within 50 days of the demand. If no request for a meeting
is made, the corporation may itself present the question at any stockholders’ meeting.
If voting rights are not approved at the meeting or if the acquiring person
does not deliver an acquiring person statement as permitted by the statute, the corporation generally may redeem any or all of the control
shares, except those for which voting rights have previously been approved. This redemption of shares must be for fair value, determined
without regard to the absence of voting rights as of the date of the last control share acquisition or of any stockholders’ meeting
at which the voting rights of the shares are considered and not approved. If voting rights for “control shares” are approved
at a stockholders’ meeting and the acquiror becomes entitled to vote a majority of the shares entitled to vote, all other stockholders
may exercise appraisal rights. The fair value of the stock determined for appraisal rights may not be less than the highest price per
share paid in the control share acquisition. The limitations and restrictions otherwise applicable to the exercise of dissenters’
rights do not apply in the context of a “control share acquisition.”
The control share acquisition statute does not apply to stock acquired in
a merger, consolidation or share exchange if the corporation is a party to the transaction, or to an acquisition previously approved or
exempted by a provision in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the corporation.
Restrictions on Ownership
The BHCA generally would prohibit any company that is not engaged in financial
activities and activities that are permissible for a bank holding company or a financial holding company from acquiring control of us.
“Control” is generally defined as ownership of 25% or more of the voting stock or other exercise of a controlling influence.
In addition, any existing bank holding company would need the prior approval of the Federal Reserve before acquiring 5% or more of our
voting stock. The Change in Bank Control Act of 1978, as amended, prohibits a person or group of persons from acquiring control of a bank
holding company unless the Federal Reserve has been notified and has not objected to the transaction. Under a rebuttable presumption established
by the Federal Reserve, the acquisition of 10% or more of a class of voting stock of a bank holding company with a class of securities
registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act, such as Community Financial, could constitute acquisition of control of the bank holding
company. Maryland law generally requires the prior approval of the Commissioner before a person, group of persons, or company may acquire
25% or more of our voting stock or otherwise exercise a controlling influence over the direction of the management or policy of Community
Financial or Community Bank.
Listing
Our common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the
symbol “TCFC.”
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED STOCK
The following summary contains a description of the general terms of the
preferred stock that we may issue. The specific terms of any series of preferred stock will be described in the prospectus supplement
relating to that series of preferred stock. The terms of any series of preferred stock may differ from the terms described below. Certain
provisions of the preferred stock described below and in any prospectus supplement are not complete. You should refer to the amendment
to our Articles of Incorporation or the Articles Supplementary to the Articles of Incorporation with respect to the establishment of a
series of preferred stock which will be filed with the SEC in connection with the offering of such series of preferred stock.
General
Our articles of incorporation permit our board of directors to issue shares
of preferred stock, $0.01 per share, in one or more series, without stockholder action. The board of directors can fix the designation,
powers, preferences and rights of each series. Therefore, without stockholder approval, our board of directors can authorize the issuance
of preferred stock with voting, dividend, liquidation and conversion and other rights that could dilute the voting power of the common
stock and may assist management in impeding any unfriendly takeover or attempted change in control.
The preferred stock has the terms described below unless otherwise provided
in the prospectus supplement relating to a particular series of the preferred stock. You should read the prospectus supplement relating
to the particular series of the preferred stock being offered for specific terms, including:
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the designation and stated value per share of the preferred stock and the number of shares offered;
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the amount of liquidation preference per share;
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the price at which the preferred stock will be issued;
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the dividend rate or method of calculation, the dates on which dividends will be payable, whether dividends will be cumulative or noncumulative
and, if cumulative, the dates from which dividends will commence to accumulate;
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whether we have elected to offer depositary shares as described in this prospectus under “Description of Depositary Shares”;
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The preferred stock will, when issued, be fully paid and nonassessable.
Unless otherwise specified in the prospectus supplement, each series of the preferred stock will rank equally as to dividends and liquidation
rights in all respects with each other series of preferred stock. The rights of holders of shares of each series of preferred stock will
be subordinate to those of our general creditors.
As described in this prospectus under “Description of Depositary
Shares,” we may, at our option, with respect to any series of the preferred stock, elect to offer fractional interests in shares
of preferred stock, and provide for the issuance of depositary receipts representing depositary shares, each of which will represent a
fractional interest in a share of the series of the preferred stock. The fractional interest will be specified in the prospectus supplement
relating to a particular series of the preferred stock.
Rank
Any series of the preferred stock will, with respect to the priority of
the payment of dividends and the priority of payments upon liquidation, winding up, and dissolution, rank:
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senior to all classes of common stock and all equity securities issued by us, the terms of which specifically provide that the equity
securities will rank junior to the preferred stock (the junior securities);
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equally with all equity securities issued by us, the terms of which specifically provide that the equity securities will rank equally
with the preferred stock (the parity securities); and
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junior to all equity securities issued by us, the terms of which specifically provide that the equity securities will rank senior to the
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Dividends
Holders of the preferred stock of each series will be entitled to receive,
when, as, and if declared by our board of directors, cash dividends at such rates and on such dates, if any, described in the prospectus
supplement. Different series of preferred stock may be entitled to dividends at different rates or based on different methods of calculation.
The dividend rate may be fixed or variable or both. Dividends will be payable to the holders of record as they appear on our stock books
on record dates fixed by our board of directors, as specified in the applicable prospectus supplement.
Dividends on any series of the preferred stock may be cumulative or noncumulative,
as described in the applicable prospectus supplement. If our board of directors does not declare a dividend payable on a dividend payment
date on any series of noncumulative preferred stock, then the holders of that noncumulative preferred stock will have no right to receive
a dividend for that dividend payment date, and we will have no obligation to pay the dividend accrued for that period, whether or not
dividends on that series are declared payable on any future dividend payment dates. Dividends on any series of cumulative preferred stock
will accrue from the date we initially issue shares of such series or such other date specified in the applicable prospectus supplement.
No full dividends may be declared or paid or funds set apart for the payment
of any dividends on any parity securities unless dividends have been paid or set apart for payment on the preferred stock. If full dividends
are not paid, the preferred stock will share dividends pro rata with the parity securities. No dividends may be declared or paid or funds
set apart for the payment of dividends on any junior securities unless full cumulative dividends for all dividend periods terminating
on or before the date of the declaration or payment will have been paid or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment set apart for
payment on the preferred stock.
Rights Upon Liquidation
If we dissolve, liquidate, or wind up our affairs, either voluntarily or
involuntarily, the holders of each series of preferred stock will be entitled to receive, before any payment or distribution of assets
is made to holders of junior securities, liquidating distributions in the amount described in the prospectus supplement relating to that
series of the preferred stock, plus an amount equal to accrued and unpaid dividends and, if the series of the preferred stock is cumulative,
for all dividend periods prior to that point in time. If the amounts payable with respect to the preferred stock of any series and any
other parity securities are not paid in full, the holders of the preferred stock of that series and of the parity securities will share
proportionately in the distribution of our assets in proportion to the full liquidation preferences to which they are entitled. After
the holders of preferred stock and the parity securities are paid in full, they will have no right or claim to any of our remaining assets.
Because we are a bank holding company, our rights, the rights of our creditors
and of our stockholders, including the holders of the preferred stock offered by this prospectus, to participate in the assets of any
subsidiary upon the subsidiary’s liquidation or recapitalization may be subject to the prior claims of the subsidiary’s creditors
except to the extent that we may ourselves be a creditor with recognized claims against the subsidiary.
Redemption
We may provide that a series of the preferred stock may be redeemable, in
whole or in part, at our option, with prior Federal Reserve approval, if required. In addition, a series of preferred stock may be subject
to mandatory redemption pursuant to a sinking fund or otherwise. The redemption provisions that may apply to a series of preferred stock,
including the redemption dates and the redemption prices for that series, will be described in the prospectus supplement.
In the event of partial redemptions of preferred stock, whether by mandatory
or optional redemption, our board of directors will determine the method for selecting the shares to be redeemed, which may be by lot
or pro rata or by any other method determined to be equitable.
On or after a redemption date, unless we default in the payment of the redemption
price, dividends will cease to accrue on shares of preferred stock called for redemption. In addition, all rights of holders of the shares
will terminate except for the right to receive the redemption price.
Unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement for any
series of preferred stock, if any dividends on any other series of preferred stock ranking equally as to payment of dividends and liquidation
rights with such series of preferred stock are in arrears, no shares of any such series of preferred stock may be redeemed, whether by
mandatory or optional redemption, unless all shares of preferred stock are redeemed, and we will not purchase any shares of such series
of preferred stock. This requirement, however, will not prevent us from acquiring such shares pursuant to a purchase or exchange offer
made on the same terms to holders of all such shares outstanding.
Voting Rights
Unless otherwise described in the applicable prospectus supplement, holders
of the preferred stock will have no voting rights except as otherwise required by law or in our articles of incorporation.
Under regulations adopted by the Federal Reserve, if the holders of any
series of the preferred stock are or become entitled to vote for the election of directors, such series may then be deemed a “class
of voting stock” and a holder of 10% or more of such class of securities under certain circumstances may then be subject to regulation
as a bank holding company or be deemed in control in accordance with federal law.
Exchangeability
We may provide that the holders of shares of preferred stock of any series
may be required at any time or at maturity to exchange those shares for our debt securities. The applicable prospectus supplement will
specify the terms of any such exchange.
DESCRIPTION OF DEPOSITARY SHARES
General
We may, at our option, elect to offer fractional shares of preferred stock,
which we call depositary shares, rather than full shares of preferred stock. If we do, we will issue to the public receipts, called depositary
receipts, for depositary shares, each of which will represent a fraction, to be described in the prospectus supplement, of a share of
a particular series of preferred stock.
The shares of any series of preferred stock represented by depositary shares
will be deposited with a depositary named in the prospectus supplement. Unless otherwise provided in the prospectus supplement, each owner
of a depositary share will be entitled, in proportion to the applicable fractional interest in a share of preferred stock represented
by the depositary share, to all the rights and preferences of the preferred stock represented by such depositary share. Those rights include
dividend, voting, redemption, conversion and liquidation rights.
Dividends and Other Distributions
The depositary will distribute all cash dividends or other cash distributions
received in respect of the preferred stock to the record holders of depositary shares in proportion to the numbers of depositary shares
owned by those holders.
If there is a distribution other than in cash, the depositary will distribute
property received by it to the record holders of depositary shares, unless the depositary determines that it is not feasible to make the
distribution. If this occurs, the depositary may, with our approval, sell the property and distribute the net proceeds from the sale to
the holders.
Withdrawal of Stock
Unless the related depositary shares have been previously called for redemption,
upon surrender of the depositary receipts at the office of the depositary, the holder of the depositary shares will be entitled to delivery,
at the office of the depositary to or upon his or her order, of the number of whole shares of the preferred stock and any money or other
property represented by the depositary shares. If the depositary receipts delivered by the holder evidence a number of depositary shares
in excess of the number of depositary shares representing the number of whole shares of preferred stock to be withdrawn, the depositary
will deliver to the holder at the same time a new depositary receipt evidencing the excess number of depositary shares. In no event will
the depositary deliver fractional shares of preferred stock upon surrender of depositary receipts.
Redemption of Depositary Shares
Whenever we redeem shares of preferred stock held by the depositary, the
depositary will redeem as of the same redemption date the number of depositary shares representing shares of the preferred stock so redeemed,
so long as we have paid in full to the depositary the redemption price of the preferred stock to be redeemed plus an amount equal to any
accumulated and unpaid dividends on the preferred stock to the date fixed for redemption. The redemption price per depositary share will
be equal to the redemption price and any other amounts per share payable on the preferred stock multiplied by the fraction of a share
of preferred stock represented by one depositary share. If less than all the depositary shares are to be redeemed, the depositary shares
to be redeemed will be selected by lot or pro rata or by any other equitable method as may be determined by the depositary.
After the date fixed for redemption, depositary shares called for redemption
will no longer be deemed to be outstanding and all rights of the holders of depositary shares will cease, except the right to receive
the moneys payable upon redemption and any money or other property to which the holders of the depositary shares were entitled upon redemption
upon surrender to the depositary of the depositary receipts evidencing the depositary shares.
Voting the Preferred Stock
Upon receipt of notice of any meeting at which the holders of the preferred
stock are entitled to vote, the depositary will mail the information contained in the notice of meeting to the record holders of the depositary
receipts relating to that preferred stock. The record date for the depositary receipts relating to the preferred stock will be the same
date as the record date for the preferred stock. Each record holder of the depositary shares on the record date will be entitled to instruct
the depositary as to the exercise of the voting rights pertaining to the number of shares of preferred stock represented by that holder’s
depositary shares. The depositary will endeavor, insofar as practicable, to vote the number of shares of preferred stock represented by
the depositary shares in accordance with those instructions, and we will agree to take all action that may be deemed necessary by the
depositary to enable the depositary to do so. The depositary will not vote any shares of preferred stock except to the extent it receives
specific instructions from the holders of depositary shares representing that number of shares of preferred stock.
Charges of Depositary
We will pay all transfer and other taxes and governmental charges arising
solely from the existence of the depositary arrangements. We will pay charges of the depositary in connection with the initial deposit
of the preferred stock and any redemption of the preferred stock. Holders of depositary receipts will pay other transfer and other taxes
and governmental charges and such other charges as are expressly provided in the deposit agreement to be for their accounts.
Resignation and Removal of Depositary
The depositary may resign at any time by delivering to us notice of its
election to do so, and we may remove the depositary at any time. Any resignation or removal of the depositary will take effect upon our
appointment of a successor depositary and its acceptance of such appointment. The successor depositary must be appointed within 60 days
after delivery of the notice of resignation or removal and must be a bank or trust company having its principal office in the United States
and having a combined capital and surplus of at least $50,000,000.
Notices
The depositary will forward to holders of depositary receipts all notices,
reports and other communications, including proxy solicitation materials received from us, which are delivered to the depositary and that
we are required to furnish to the holders of the preferred stock.
Limitation of Liability
Neither we nor the depositary will be liable if either of us is prevented
or delayed by law or any circumstance beyond our control in performing our obligations. Our obligations and those of the depositary will
be limited to performance in good faith of our and their duties thereunder. We and the depositary will not be obligated to prosecute or
defend any legal proceeding in respect of any depositary shares or preferred stock unless satisfactory indemnity is furnished. We and
the depositary may rely upon written advice of counsel or accountants, on information provided by persons presenting preferred stock for
deposit, holders of depositary receipts or other persons believed to be competent and on documents believed to be genuine.
DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS
We may issue warrants to purchase debt securities, preferred stock, depositary
shares or common stock. We may offer warrants separately or together with one or more additional warrants, debt securities, preferred
stock, depositary shares or common stock, or any combination of those securities in the form of units, as described in the appropriate
prospectus supplement. If we issue warrants as part of a unit, the accompanying prospectus supplement will specify whether those warrants
may be separated from the other securities in the unit before the warrants’ expiration date. Below is a description of certain general
terms and provisions of the warrants that we may offer. Further terms of the warrants will be described in the prospectus supplement.
The applicable prospectus supplement will contain, where applicable, the
following terms of and other information relating to the warrants:
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the specific designation and aggregate number of, and the price at which we will issue, the warrants;
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the date on which the right to exercise the warrants will begin and the date on which that right will expire or, if you may not continuously
exercise the warrants throughout that period, the specific date or dates on which you may exercise the warrants;
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whether the warrants will be issued in fully registered form or bearer form, in definitive or global form or in any combination of these
forms, although, in any case, the form of a warrant included in a unit will correspond to the form of the unit and of any security included
in that unit;
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any applicable material United States federal income tax consequences;
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the identity of the warrant agent for the warrants and of any other depositaries, execution or paying agents, transfer agents, registrars
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the proposed listing, if any, of the warrants or any securities purchasable upon exercise of the warrants on any securities exchange;
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the designation and terms of the preferred stock or common stock purchasable upon exercise of the warrants;
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the designation, aggregate principal amount, currency and terms of the debt securities that may be purchased upon exercise of the warrants;
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if applicable, the designation and terms of the debt securities, preferred stock, depositary shares or common stock with which the warrants
are issued and the number of warrants issued with each security;
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if applicable, the date from and after which the warrants and the related debt securities, preferred stock, depositary shares or common
stock will be separately transferable;
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the number of shares of preferred stock, the number of depositary shares or the number of shares of common stock purchasable upon exercise
of a warrant and the price at which those shares may be purchased;
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if applicable, the minimum or maximum amount of the warrants that may be exercised at any one time;
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information with respect to book-entry procedures, if any;
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whether the warrants are to be sold separately or with other securities as parts of units; and
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DESCRIPTION OF PURCHASE CONTRACTS
We may issue purchase contracts, including purchase contracts issued as
part of a unit with one or more other securities, for the purchase or sale of our debt securities, preferred stock, depositary shares
or common stock. The price of our debt securities or price per share of common stock, preferred stock or depositary shares, as applicable,
may be fixed at the time the purchase contracts are issued or may be determined by reference to a specific formula contained in the purchase
contracts. We may issue purchase contracts in such amounts and in as many distinct series as we wish.
The applicable prospectus supplement may contain, where applicable, the
following information about the purchase contracts issued under it:
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whether the purchase contracts obligate the holder to purchase or sell, or both, our debt securities, common
stock, preferred stock or depositary shares, as applicable, and the nature and amount of each of those securities, or method of determining
those amounts;
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whether the purchase contracts are to be prepaid or not;
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whether the purchase contracts are to be settled by delivery, or by reference or linkage to the value, performance
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any acceleration, cancellation, termination or other provisions relating to the settlement of the purchase
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The applicable prospectus supplement will describe the terms of any purchase
contracts. The preceding description and any description of purchase contracts in the applicable prospectus supplement does not purport
to be complete and is subject to and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the purchase contract agreement and, if applicable,
collateral arrangements and depositary arrangements relating to such purchase contracts.
DESCRIPTION OF UNITS
We may issue units comprised of two or more of the other securities described
in this prospectus in any combination. Each unit will be issued so that the holder of the unit is also the holder of each security included
in the unit. Thus, the holder of a unit will have the rights and obligations of a holder of each included security. The unit agreement
under which a unit is issued may provide that the securities included in the unit may not be held or transferred separately, at any time
or at any time before a specified date.
The applicable prospectus supplement may describe:
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the designation and terms of the units and of the securities comprising the units, including whether and under what circumstances those
securities may be held or transferred separately;
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any provisions for the issuance, payment, settlement, transfer or exchange of the units or of the securities comprising the units;
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the terms of the unit agreement governing the units;
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whether the units will be issued in fully registered or global form.
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The preceding description and any description of units in the applicable
prospectus supplement does not purport to be complete and is subject to and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the form of unit
agreement, which will be filed with the SEC in connection with the offering of such units, and, if applicable, collateral arrangements
and depositary arrangements relating to such units.
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
We may offer and sell these securities in any one or more of the
following ways:
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directly to purchasers; or
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through a combination of such methods of sale.
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The distribution of the securities may be effected from time to
time in one or more transactions:
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at market prices prevailing at the time of sale;
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at prices related to those prevailing market prices; or
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Each time we sell securities
a prospectus supplement will describe the method of distribution of the securities and any applicable restrictions.
The prospectus supplement with respect to the securities of a particular
series will describe the terms of the offering of the securities, including the following:
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the name or names of any agents, dealers or underwriters included in the offer and sale of the securities;
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the public offering or purchase price and the proceeds we will receive from the sale of the securities;
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any discounts and commissions to be allowed or paid to the agents or underwriters;
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all other items constituting underwriting compensation;
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any discounts and commissions to be allowed or paid to dealers; and
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any exchanges on which the securities will be listed.
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We may agree to enter into an agreement to indemnify the agents and the
several underwriters against certain civil liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act or to contribute to payments the
agents or the underwriters may be required to make.
If so indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, we will authorize
underwriters or other persons acting as our agents to solicit offers by certain institutions to purchase debt securities from us pursuant
to delayed delivery contracts providing for payment and delivery on the date stated in the prospectus supplement. Each contract will be
for an amount not less than, and the aggregate amount of securities sold pursuant to those contracts will be equal to, the respective
amounts stated in the prospectus supplement. Institutions with whom the contracts, when authorized, may be made include commercial and
savings banks, insurance companies, pension funds, investment companies, educational and charitable institutions and other institutions,
but will in all cases be subject to our approval. Delayed delivery contracts will not be subject to any conditions except that:
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the purchase by an institution of the debt securities covered under that contract will not at the time of delivery be prohibited under
the laws of the jurisdiction to which that institution is subject; and
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if the debt securities are also being sold to underwriters acting as principals for their own account, the underwriters will have purchased
those debt securities not sold for delayed delivery. The underwriters and other persons acting as our agents will not have any responsibility
in respect of the validity or performance of delayed delivery contracts.
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In all cases, these purchasers must be approved by us. Unless otherwise
set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement, the obligations of any purchaser under any of these contracts will not be subject to
any conditions except that (a) the purchase of the securities must not at the time of delivery be prohibited under the laws of any jurisdiction
to which that purchaser is subject and (b) if the securities are also being sold to underwriters, we must have sold to these underwriters
the securities not subject to delayed delivery. Underwriters and other agents will not have any responsibility in respect of the validity
or performance of these contracts.
If underwriters or dealers are used in the sale, the securities will be
acquired by the underwriters or dealers for their own account and may be resold from time to time in one or more transactions, at a fixed
price or prices, which may be changed, or at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, or at prices related to such prevailing market
prices, or at negotiated prices. The securities may be offered to the public either through underwriting syndicates represented by one
or more managing underwriters or directly by one or more of such firms. Unless otherwise set forth in the prospectus supplement, the obligations
of underwriters or dealers to purchase the securities offered will be subject to certain conditions precedent and the underwriters or
dealers will be obligated to purchase all the offered securities if any are purchased. Any public offering price and any discounts or
concessions allowed or reallowed or paid by underwriters or dealers to other dealers may be changed from time to time.
The securities may be sold directly by us or through agents designated by
us from time to time. Any agent involved in the offer or sale of the securities in respect of which this prospectus is delivered will
be named, and any commissions payable by us to such agent will be set forth in, the prospectus supplement. Unless otherwise indicated
in the prospectus supplement, any such agent will be acting on a best efforts basis for the period of its appointment.
To the extent that we make sales to or through one or more underwriters
or agents in at-the-market offerings, we will do so pursuant to the terms of a distribution agreement between us and the underwriters
or agents. If we engage in at-the-market sales pursuant to a distribution agreement, we will issue and sell shares of our common stock
to or through one or more underwriters or agents, which may act on an agency basis or on a principal basis. During the term of any such
agreement, we may sell shares on a daily basis in exchange transactions or otherwise as we agree with the underwriters or agents. The
distribution agreement will provide that any shares of our common stock sold will be sold at prices related to the then prevailing market
prices for our common stock. Therefore, exact figures regarding proceeds that will be raised or commissions to be paid cannot be determined
at this time and will be described in a prospectus supplement. Pursuant to the terms of the distribution agreement, we also may agree
to sell, and the relevant underwriters or agents may agree to solicit offers to purchase, blocks of our common stock or other securities.
The terms of each such distribution agreement will be set forth in more detail in a prospectus supplement to this prospectus. If any underwriter
or agent acts as principal, or broker-dealer acts as underwriter, it may engage in certain transactions that stabilize, maintain or otherwise
affect the price of our securities. We will describe any such activities in the prospectus supplement relating to the transaction.
Offers to purchase the securities
offered by this prospectus may be solicited, and sales of the securities may be made, by us directly to institutional investors or others,
who may be deemed to be underwriters within the meaning of the Securities Act with respect to any resales of the securities. The terms
of any offer made in this manner will be included in the prospectus supplement relating to the offer.
Subject to any restrictions relating to debt securities in bearer form,
any securities initially sold outside the United States may be resold in the United States through underwriters, dealers or otherwise.
Each series of securities other than common stock will be a new issue of
securities with no established trading market. Any underwriters to whom offered securities are sold by us for public offering and sale
may make a market in such securities, but such underwriters will not be obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making at any
time.
The anticipated date of delivery of the securities offered by this prospectus
will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement relating to the offering. The securities offered by this prospectus may or may
not be listed on a national securities exchange or a foreign securities exchange. No assurance can be given as to the liquidity or activity
of any trading in the offered securities.
If more than 10% of the net proceeds of any offering of securities made
under this prospectus will be received by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) members participating in
the offering or affiliates or associated persons of such FINRA members, the offering will be conducted in accordance with FINRA Rule 5110.
We may enter into derivative or other hedging transactions with financial
institutions. These financial institutions may in turn engage in sales of our common stock to hedge their position, deliver this prospectus
in connection with some or all of those sales and use the shares covered by this prospectus to close out any short position created in
connection with those sales. We may also sell shares of our common stock short using this prospectus and deliver our common stock covered
by this prospectus to close out such short positions, or loan or pledge our common stock to financial institutions that in turn may sell
the shares of our common stock using this prospectus. We may pledge or grant a security interest in some or all of our common stock covered
by this prospectus to support a derivative or hedging position or other obligations and, if we default in the performance of our obligations,
the pledges or secured parties may offer and sell our common stock from time to time pursuant to this prospectus.
We also may enter into derivative transactions with third parties, or sell
securities not covered by this prospectus to third parties in privately negotiated transactions. If the applicable prospectus supplement
indicates, in connection with those derivatives, the third parties may sell securities covered by this prospectus and the applicable prospectus
supplement, including in short sale transactions. If so, the third party may use securities pledged by us or borrowed from us or others
to settle those sales or to close out any related open borrowings of stock, and may use securities received from us in settlement of those
derivatives to close out any related open borrowings of stock. The third party in such sale transactions will be an underwriter and, if
not identified in this prospectus, will be identified in the applicable prospectus supplement (or a post-effective amendment). In addition,
we may otherwise loan or pledge securities to a financial institution or other third party that in turn may sell the securities short
using this prospectus. Such financial institution or other third party may transfer its economic short position to investors in our securities
or in connection with a concurrent offering of other securities.
Certain of the underwriters and their associates and affiliates may be customers
of, have borrowing relationships with, engage in other transactions with, and/or perform services, including investment banking services,
for, us or one or more of our affiliates in the ordinary course of business.
LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the securities offered hereby will be passed upon for us
by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, Washington, D.C.
EXPERTS
Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP, independent registered public accounting firm,
has audited the consolidated financial statements of Community Financial at December 31, 2020 and 2019, and for each of the years
in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, as set forth in their reports, which are incorporated by reference in this prospectus
and elsewhere in the registration statement. Community Financial’s financial statements are incorporated by reference in reliance
on Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP’s reports, given on their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
Debt Securities
Common Stock
Preferred Stock
Warrants
Depositary Shares
Purchase Contracts
Units
Prospectus
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2021
PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Item 14. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution.
The following table sets forth the various expenses to be incurred in connection
with the sale and distribution of the securities being registered. All amounts shown are estimates except the Securities and Exchange
Commission registration fee.
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Filing Fee — Securities and Exchange Commission
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$
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8,183
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Printing expenses
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Total Expenses
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8,183
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These fees depend on the securities offered and the number of issuances and cannot be estimated at this time. Additional information regarding
estimated fees and expenses will be included in the applicable prospectus supplement.
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Item 15. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
The Articles of Incorporation of The Community Financial Corporation provide:
ARTICLE XV
Indemnification
The Corporation shall indemnify to the fullest extent permissible under
the Maryland General Corporation Law any individual who is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of the Corporation, and any
individual who serves or served at the Corporation’s request as a director, officer, partner, trustee, employee, or agent of another
corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, in any proceeding in which the individual is made a party as a result
of his service in such capacity. An individual will not be indemnified if (i) it is established that the act or omission at issue was
material to the matter giving rise to the proceeding and (a) was committed in bad faith, or (b) was the result of active and deliberate
dishonesty; (ii) the individual actually received an improper personal benefit in money, property, or services; or (iii) in the case of
a criminal proceeding, the individual had reasonable cause to believe that the act or omission was unlawful.
ARTICLE XVI
Limitation on Officers’ and Directors’ Liability
An officer or director of the Corporation shall not be personally liable
to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of their fiduciary duty as an officer or director, unless: (i)
it is proved that the individual officer or director actually received an improper benefit or profit in money, property or services from
the Corporation, or (ii) a judgment or other final adjudication adverse to the individual officer or director is entered in a proceeding
based on a finding in the proceeding that the individual’s action, or failure to act, was the result of active and deliberate dishonesty
and was material to the cause of action adjudicated in the proceeding. If the Maryland General Corporation Law is amended to further eliminate
or limit the personal liability of officers and directors, then the liability of officers and directors of the Corporation shall be eliminated
or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the Maryland General Corporation Law, as so amended.
Item 16. Exhibits.
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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Incorporated by Reference to:
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1.1
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Form of Underwriting Agreement*
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2.1
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Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of July 31, 2017 by and among The Community Financial Corporation, Community Bank of the Chesapeake and County First Bank
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Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 1, 2017 (File No. 001-36094)
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4.1
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Articles of Incorporation as Amended and Restated of The Community Financial Corporation
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Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on September 14, 2017 (File
No. 333-220455)
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4.2
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of The Community Financial Corporation
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Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 20, 2020 (File No. 001-36094)
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4.3
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Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Bylaws of The Community Financial Corporation
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Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 23, 2020 (File No. 001-36094)
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No long-term debt instrument issued by the Registrant exceeds 10% of consolidated assets or is registered. In
accordance with paragraph 4(iii) of Item 601(b) of Regulation S-K, the Registrant will furnish the Securities and Exchange Commission
copies of long-term debt instruments and related agreements upon request
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4.5
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Indenture, dated as of October 14, 2020, by and between The Community Financial Corporation and UMB Bank National Association, as Trustee
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Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 14, 2020 (File No. 001-36094)
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4.6
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Form of 4.75% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Note due 2030 of The Community Financial Corporation
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Exhibit A-1 to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 14, 2020 (File
No. 001-36094)
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To be subsequently filed by an amendment to the Registration Statement or by a Current Report
on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
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To be filed separately pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939,
as amended, if applicable.
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Item 17. Undertakings.
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period
in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
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To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;
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To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective
amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration
statement; and
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To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or
any material change to such information in the registration statement;
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provided, however, that paragraphs (i), (ii) and (iii) do not apply if the information
required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in reports filed with or furnished to the Commission
by the registrant pursuant to section 13 or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated by reference in
the registration statement, or is contained in a form of prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) that is part of the registration statement.
(2) That, for the purpose of determining
any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement
relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona
fide offering thereof.
(3) To remove from registration
by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.
(4) That, for purposes of determining
liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser:
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Each prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) shall be deemed to be part of the registration statement as of the
date the filed prospectus was deemed part of and included in the registration statement; and
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Each prospectus required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2), (b)(5) or (b)(7) as part of a registration statement in reliance on Rule
430B relating to an offering made pursuant to Rule 415(a)(1)(i), (vii) or (x) for the purpose of providing the information required by
section 10(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the earlier
of the date such form of prospectus is first used after effectiveness or the date of the first contract of sale of securities in the offering
described in the prospectus. As provided in Rule 430B, for liability purposes of the issuer and any person that is at that date an underwriter,
such date shall be deemed to be a new effective date of the registration statement relating to the securities in the registration statement
to which that prospectus relates, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide
offering thereof. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration
statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is
part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such effective date, supersede or
modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in
any such document immediately prior to such effective date.
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(5) That, for the purpose of determining
any liability of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities: The registrant
undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting
method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following
communications, the registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:
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any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;
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any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the registrant or used or referred to by the registrant;
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(iii)
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the portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the registrant or its
securities provided by or on behalf of the registrant; and
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any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the registrant to the purchaser.
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The registrant hereby undertakes that, for the purpose of determining any
liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the registrant’s annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or Section 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan’s annual report pursuant
to Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in the registration statement shall be deemed
to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall
be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities
Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or
otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against
public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling
person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling
person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been
settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against
public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to file an application for
the purpose of determining the eligibility of the trustee to act under subsection (a) of Section 310 of the Trust Indenture Act in accordance
with the rules and regulations prescribed by the Commission under Section 305(b)(2) of the Act.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
the Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has
duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Waldorf,
State of Maryland, on August 16, 2021.
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THE COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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By:
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/s/ William J. Pasenelli
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William J. Pasenelli
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Chief Executive Officer
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SIGNATURES AND POWER OF ATTORNEY
We, the undersigned officers and directors of The Community Financial Corporation
hereby severally constitute and appoint William J. Pasenelli and Todd L. Capitani, and each of them singly, our true and lawful attorneys
with full power to any of them, and to each of them singly, to sign for us and in our names in the capacities indicated below the Registration
Statement on Form S-3 filed herewith and any and all pre-effective and post-effective amendments to said Registration Statement and generally
to do all such things in our name and behalf in our capacities as officers and directors to enable The Community Financial Corporation
to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and all requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission,
hereby ratifying and confirming our signatures as they may be signed by our said attorneys, or any of them, to said Registration Statement
and any and all amendments thereto.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacity and on the dates indicated.
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Signatures
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/s/ William J. Pasenelli
William J. Pasenelli
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Chief Executive Officer, Director and Vice-Chairman
of the Board
(Principal Executive Officer and Director)
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August 16, 2021
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/s/ Todd L. Capitani
Todd L. Capitani
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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August 16, 2021
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/s/ Austin J. Slater, Jr.
Austin J. Slater, Jr.
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Director and Chairman of the Board
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August 16, 2021
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/s/ James M. Burke
James M. Burke
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President and Director
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August 16, 2021
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/s/ Michael B. Adams
Michael B. Adams
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Director
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August 16, 2021
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/s/ Kimberly C. Briscoe-Tonic
Kimberly C. Briscoe-Tonic
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Director
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August 16, 2021
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/s/ Gregory C. Cockerham
Gregory C. Cockerham
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Director
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August 16, 2021
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/s/ James F. Di Misa
James F. Di Misa
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Director
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August 16, 2021
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/s/ M. Arshed Javaid
M. Arshed Javaid
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Director
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August 16, 2021
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/s/ Louis P. Jenkins, Jr.
Louis P. Jenkins, Jr.
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Director
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August 16, 2021
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/s/ Rebecca M. McDonald
Rebecca M. McDonald
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Director
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August 16, 2021
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/s/ Mary Todd Peterson
Mary Todd Peterson
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Director
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August 16, 2021
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/s/ E. Lawrence Sanders, III
E. Lawrence Sanders, III
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Director
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August 16, 2021
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/s/ Joseph V. Stone, Jr.
Joseph V. Stone, Jr.
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Director
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August 16, 2021
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/s/ Kathryn M. Zabriskie
Kathryn M. Zabriskie
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Director
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August 16, 2021
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