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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20111673.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE OF ADDITIONAL HOURS OF OPERATION FOR CLERK AND RECORDER TO ACCEPT FILING DOCUMENTS RELATING TO FDIC APPOINTMENT AS RECEIVER FOR THE PURPOSE OF LIQUIDATING SIGNATURE BANK, WINDSOR, COLORADO, ON JULY 8, 2011 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS,the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC)was appointed Receiver for the purpose of liquidating Signature Bank, Windsor, Colorado, as evidenced in the document consisting of fourteen (14) pages and starting with an instrument entitled, CERTIFICATE EVIDENCING APPOINTMENT OF THE FDIC AS RECEIVER FOR THE PURPOSE OF LIQUIDATION, dated July 8, 2011, which was filed in the Office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder at 5:32 p.m., on July 8, 2011, at Reception Number 3778861, a copy of which is attached hereto, and WHEREAS, because of the circumstances detailed in Attachment A, Steve Moreno, Weld County Clerk and Recorder, authorized the office to remain open after 5:00 p.m., on Friday, July 8, 2011, in order to accept the filing of the attached recorded document, and WHEREAS, Section 30-10-109, C.R.S., provides that"all county offices shall be kept open for the transaction of county business on the days and during the hours designated by resolution of the board of county commissioners," and WHEREAS,given the circumstances of the appointment of the FDIC as Receiver,the Board deems it advisable to approve the additional hours of operation after 5:00 p.m.,for the Weld County Clerk and Recorder on Friday, July 8, 2011, for the purpose of accepting for filing the attached recorded document. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado,that the Board hereby approves the additional hours of operation after 5:00 p.m., for the Weld County Clerk and Recorder on Friday, June 8, 2011, for the purpose of accepting for filing the attached document recorded at Reception Number 3778861. Ct CA C22k�2rn c��z) i i 2011-1673 "1)1 CR0026 APPROVE OF ADDITIONAL HOURS OF OPERATION FOR CLERK AND RECORDER TO ACCEPT FILING DOCUMENTS RELATING TO FDIC APPOINTMENT AS RECEIVER FOR THE PURPOSE OF LIQUIDATING SIGNATURE BANK, WINDSOR, COLORADO, ON JULY 8, 2011 PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 13th day of July, A.D., 2011. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD UNTY, CO RADO ATTEST: • Ba ara Kirkmeye , Chair Weld County Clerk to the -r sill C.- f " '%At �:ean •. C ay, P o-Tem BY: ►: � ��ss�l� ' Deputy Clerk to the Boa W' ' m . Garcia AP DAS -O : 0,S1CcL� ,' David . Lon ►. my Attorney Dougla ademache Date of signature: -7pg- 11 2011-1673 CR0026 JS14231tQUL!ujPhhhuIIt 3778861 , C0reno Clerk 6 Recorder BEFORE THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER WELD COUNTY, COLORADO CERTIFICATE EVIDENCING APPOINTMENT OF THE FDIC AS RECEIVER FOR THE PURPOSE OF LIQUIDATION IN THE MATTER OF SIGNATURE BANK, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO This Certificate is filed pursuant to Section 11-103-805(3) of the Colorado Revised Statutes to evidence that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation was appointed Receiver for the purpose of liquidating Signature Bank, Windsor, Colorado, effective on July 8, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. The appointment was tendered in accordance with Section 11-103-805(2) of the Colorado Revised Statutes, and upon order of the Colorado State Banking Board, a copy of which Order is attached hereto as Exhibit A. The appointment was accepted by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in accordance with 12 U.S.C.S. § 1821(c), as evidenced by the consent signed on behalf of the corporation, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B. Dated this 8th day of July, 2011, at Denver, Colorado. FOR: COLORADO STATE BANKING BOARD .v+.*.�;*4.gre, x. Fred J. Joseph "� Acting Colorado State Bank Commissioner i t ^"�' • k -cc Department of Regulatory Agencies LT Division of Banking 1560 Broadway, Suite 975 Denver, CO 80202 2011-1673 111111111111111111111111111 THUMMIHREMIIII 3778861 07/08/2011 05:32P Weld County, CO 2 of 14 R 76.00 0 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk& Recorder BEFORE THE STATE BANKING BOARD STATE OF COLORADO APPOINTMENT OF FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS RECEIVER FOR THE PURPOSE OF LIQUIDATION IN THE MATTER OF SIGNATURE BANK, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Pursuant to Section 11-103-805 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the Colorado State Bank Commissioner, upon order of the Colorado State Banking Board, tenders to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation the appointment as receiver for the purpose of liquidating Signature Bank, Weld County, Colorado. BY ORDER OF THE COLORADO STATE BANKING BOARD this 8th day of July, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. Fred J. Joseph Acting Colorado State Bank Commissioner w�F�e6iOE N h� Department of Regulatory Agencies r r� ,• •, Qy\ Division of Banking •�Q ,'¢ 1560 Broadway, Suite 975 r ; i> 3 Denver, CO 80202 ,v: CrAll %'Ant' Di) e;.6 Q tY(•f,F`'�Y + '= EXHIBIT A 111111111111111111 11111111 1111111111111111111111111111 prate FDIC 3778861 07/08/2011 05:32P Weld County, CO t> os� 3 of 14 R 76.00 0 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk& Recorder y I' Division of Resolutions and Receiverships �4.`ASS';J� West Coast Temporary Satellite Office t,C0^.. 40 Pacifica Irvine.California 92618 Division of Resolutions and Receiverships July 8, 2011 Fred Joseph Acting Commissioner, Division of Banking Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Banking 1560 Broadway, Suite 975 Denver, Colorado 80202 Subject: Signature Bank Windsor, Colorado Acceptance of Appointment as Receiver Dear Commissioner Joseph: Please be advised that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation accepts its appointment as Receiver of the above-subject depository institution,in accordance with the Federal Deposit Insurance Act,as amended. Sincerely, FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION By: 1?-4--7 .- B Bruce A. SpeCktor Receiver-in-Charge EXHIBIT a • 111111 111111111I II II I I I1111111111111 I I 11111111111111 3778861 07/0812011 05:32P Weld County, CO Page 1 of 1 4 of 14 R 76.00 0 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk& Recorder LexisNexis File & Serve Transaction Receipt This transaction was completed on Jul 8 2011 12:09PM MDT and was authorized for filing at the authorized date/time shown.This transaction will not be officially submitted to the court until the authorized date/time. You can update the authorized date/time by going to Scheduled Transactions (under the Filing fix Service tab). Transaction ID: 38586694 Submitted by: Janet Price,CO Attorney General Authorized by: Cathern H Smith,CO Attorney General Authorize and file on:7/8/2011 5:30:00 PM MT Court CO Weld County District Court 19th JD Case Class: Civil Case Type: Other Case Name: In the Matter of the Involuntary Receivership/Liquidation of Signature Bank, Weld County, Colorado Transaction Option: Originating Event Billing Reference: RG BA DMBHP Note to Clerk: Filing fee exempt pursuant to statute. Please contact AAG Cathern Smith at 303-866-4108 if there are any questions or problems.Thank you! Documents List 1 Document(s) Originating Document, 10 Pages Document ID: 40695962 PDF Format I Original Format Document Type: Access: Statutory Fee: Linked: Petition Public $224.00 Document title: FILING OF NOTICE PURSUANT TO 11-103-802, C.R.S. with EXHIBIT A: Notice of Assumption of Possession of Signature Bank by State Bank Commissioner; EXHIBIT B: Findings Regarding the Existence of an Emergency at Signature Bank, Weld County,Colorado; and EXHIBIT C: Findings and Order Approving Assumption of Possession of Signature Bank by State Bank Commissioner Close All El Sending Parties(1) Party Attorney Firm Fred J. Joseph, Acting Banking Commissioner(pending)Smith, Cathem H CO Attorney General R Case Parties Party Attorney Firm Colorado Division of Banking(pending) Pro Se Pro Se- Erpd I. Insenh.Arti 9 Bankina ComM Ssioner(pending)Smith,Cathem H CO Attorney General Close • ,, I About LexisNexis I Terms&Conditions I Privacy I Customer Support- 1-888.529-7587 LexisNexis- Copyright Cc) 2011 LexisNexis®,a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. IUD 11111111111 "Mil 111111111111 III 11111 /III /III 3778861 07/08/2011 05:32P Weld County, CO 5 of 14 R 76.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk& Recorder DISTRICT COURT, WELD COUNTY COLORADO 901 —91rt Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 IN THE MATTER OF THE INVOLUNTARY RECEIVERSHIP/LIQUIDATION OF SIGNATURE BANK, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO a COURT USE ONLY a JOHN W. SUTHERS, Attorney General Case No.: CATHERN H. SMITH, Asst. Attorney General* 39715 1525 Sherman Street, 7'h Floor Denver, CO 80203 Main Number: (303) 866-4500 Div.: Ctrm.: Facsimile: (303) 866-5395 Email: cathern.smith@state.co.us *Counsel of Record FILING OF NOTICE PURSUANT TO 11-103-802, C.R.S. Pursuant to § 11-103-802, C.R.S., the Colorado State Bank Commissioner, on behalf of the Colorado State Banking Board, by their attorney, the Colorado Attorney General, tiles this "Notice of Assumption of Possession of Signature Bank by State Bank Commissioner " a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A. Also attached hereto as Exhibit B is a copy of"Findings Regarding the Existence of an Emergency at Signature Bank, Weld County, Colorado"and as Exhibit C is a copy of "Findings and Order Approving Assumption of Possession of Signature Bank by State Bank Commissioner. " Respectfully submitted on this 8th day of July,2011. JOHN W. SUTHERS Attorney General CATHERN H. SMITH, 39715* Assistant Attorney General Financial/Professional Boards Unit Business & Licensing Section Attorneys for Colorado Banking Board *Counsel of Record • 11111111111111111111111 llil 11111111111111111111 Via 3778861 07/08/2011 06:32p Weld County, CO 6 of 14 R 76.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk& Recorder BEFORE THE STATE BANKING BOARD STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE OF ASSUMPTION OF POSSESSION OF SIGNATURE BANK BY STATE BANK COMMISSIONER EN THE MATTER OF SIGNATURE BANK, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Pursuant to Section 11-103-802 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the Colorado State Bank Commissioner, with the approval of the Colorado State Banking Board, by this notice does hereby assume possession of Signature Bank. The State Bank Commissioner assumes possession of Signature Bank effective the 8th day of July, 2011 at the hour of 5:30 p.m. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have set my hand and official seal this 8th day of July, 2011. FOR: COLORADO STATE BANKING BOARD The original sealed document is on file at the Office of the Attorney General. .„ a .•' ''''' Gqif Fred J. Joseph 5 »r,ra `'-Yp.' Acting Colorado State Bank Commissioner AIf • ex: r_ mA t _q • ; Department of Regulatory Agencies R-'% Division of Banking 5-4..-.07*• - 1560 Broadway, Suite 975 Foy ''- V ' Denver, CO 80202 M1 � GA y, G';L'f:iitr' _ i _' EXHIBIT A 111111 IIUI 111111 IIIII IIII IIIUI 111111 III IN I"I" 3778881 07/06/2011 06;32p Weld County, CO 7 of 14 R 76.00 0 0,00 Steve Moreno Clerk 3 Recorder BEFORE THE STATE BANKING BOARD STATE OF COLORADO FINDINGS REGARDING THE EXISTENCE OF AN EMERGENCY AT SIGNATURE BANK, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO N THE MATTER OF SIGNATURE BANK, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO This matter came before the Colorado Banking Board (the "Board") at its Emergency July 7, 2011 Board Meeting. Based upon the administrative record and pursuant to §11-103-802(3)(b), C.R.S., the Board is of the opinion that an emergency exists that may result in serious losses to the depositors. Pursuant to § 11-103-802(3), C.R.S., the Board is appointing the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") as liquidator without prior notice or hearing. Jurisdiction 1. Pursuant to § 11-101-102, C.R.S., it is the policy of the state of Colorado to protect the public interest and to supervise and regulate the business of all State banks in such manner as to preserve and promote the security of deposits; the safe and sound conduct of the business of State banks; and a statewide safe and sound banking system. 2. Signature Bank is a State bank chartered by the Colorado Banking Board pursuant to the Colorado Banking Code, Title 11, Article 103, C.R.S. 3. Pursuant to § 11-101-201, C.R.S., the Colorado Division of Banking (the "Division") has jurisdiction over Signature Bank. 4. Pursuant to § 11-101-301, C.R.S., the provisions of the Colorado Banking Code, 11-101-101, C.R.S. et seq., apply to State banks. 5. The FDIC insures the deposit accounts of Signature Bank through its Deposit Insurance Fund. 6. Pursuant to §§ 11-107-102 and -105, C.R.S., a State bank that is insolvent may not receive deposits or sell, assign, or transfer any of its assets. 7. Pursuant to § 11-103-802(3W, C.R.S., if in the opinion of the Board an emergency exists that may result in serious losses to the depositors, it may take possession of a State bank and may immediately appoint the FDIC as receiver for the purpose of liquidation without prior notice of hearing. '= EXHIBIT 1 1 I111111IIIII1un INIIIIIINEIIIIIIIIIINNE 3778881 07/08/2011 . :32P Weld County, CO 8 of 14 R 76.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk b Recorder Findines of Fact 8. Signature Bank is a State bank headquartered in Windsor, Colorado with one hill-time branch, holding $67 million in assets as of March 31, 2011. 9. The business plan of Signature Bank called for a concentration in commercial real estate loans ("CRE"), particularly land acquisition, development, and construction loans, which were financed by non-core funding sources. The CRE concentration elevated the risk profile of Signature Bank and exposed it to the full impact of the downturn in the real estate market. 10. On October 22, 2009, following the conclusion of the June 22, 2009 joint examination conducted by the Division of Banking and the FDIC, Signature Bank entered into a comprehensive, Consent Cease and Desist Order with the FDIC, requiring among other things: a. submission of a capital plan to achieve and maintain: (i) Tier 1 Leverage Capital ratio equal to or greater than 9 percent of average total assets, and(ii) Total Risk- Based Capital ratio equal to or greater than 13 percent of the Bank's total risk- weighted assets; b. future determinations of the adequacy of the Bank's Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses ("ALLL") be made in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Statements numbers 5 and 114 ("FASB 5" and "FASB 1114") and that ALLL provisions be based upon the inherent risk in the Bank's loan portfolio; c. implementation of a written plan to reduce and collect delinquent loans; and d. reduction of the total amount of assets classified substandard or doubtful by developing a written plan for each substandard or doubtful asset of$250,000.00 or more. 11. On March 15, 2010, the FDIC began an examination at which the FDIC concluded that the overall financial condition of Signature Bank had weakened to the point that the viability of the bank, absent an immediate capital injection, was highly questionable. The findings of that examination include: a. operating losses were rapidly eroding capital and threatened the bank's viability; b. Signature Bank's capital ratios had declined to Undercapitalized as defined by 12 C.F.R.$ 325.103, Capital Measures and Capital Category Definitions implementing section 38 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (hereinafter "Prompt Corrective Action"); c. Adversely classified assets had risen to $17.3 million; d. the ALLL methodology did not comply with either FASB 5 or FASB 114; and e. the ALLL was inadequate and an additional provision of at least $2.1 million was required. 2 1111111 1111 111111 11111 IIII111111111111 ��� 11111 ���� till 3778801 07/08/2011 06:32P Weld County, CO 9 of 14 R 76.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk& Recorder 12.As of December 31, 2010, Signature Bank remained Undercapitalized as defined by 12 C.F.R.§ 325.103, with the following capital ratios: a. Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio: 6.87% b. Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio: 5.59% c. Tier 1 Leverage Ratio: 4.52% 13. On March 11, 2011, the FDIC informed the Board of Directors of Signature Bank that as a result of a visitation begun in the fourth quarter of 2010 the FDIC had concluded that: (a) given the negative earnings, excessive volume of classified assets, continued deterioration in the CRE and construction and development loans the capital position of the bank remained critically deficient; (b) a capital injection of at least $3.6 million was necessary to restore capital to the minimum levels required by the Cease and Desist Order; and (c) adequate ALLL had not been maintained and an additional provision of at least $800,000.00 was required. 14. On March 31, 2011, the FDIC issued a Supervisory Prompt Corrective Action Directive ("PCA Directive") to Signature Bank directing it to increase the volume of capital to a level sufficient to meet the definition of Adequately Capitalized pursuant to Prompt Corrective Action within 30 days, submit an acceptable capital restoration plan. and take other corrective actions. 15. On or about April 14, 2011, Signature Bank submitted a capital restoration plan which stated that the Board of Directors had accepted an offer from an acquirer and that $3.6 million would be injected or"of record" by May 15, 2011. This acquisition offer was withdrawn on June 23, 2011. 16. On April 18, 2011, the staff of the Division of Banking and FDIC began an examination at which time it was determined that the overall condition of the Bank had further deteriorated. The examiners determined that Signature Bank was in an unsound condition and that net losses had further eroded an already critically deficient capital position. 17.On May 9, 2011, the FDIC notified the Board of Directors that based upon the financial information that Signature Bank had reported in its March 31, 2011 call report Signature Bank was Significantly Undercapitalized under Prompt Corrective Action and that a written capital restoration plan was required no later than May 24, 2011. 18.On May 19, 2011, the Board of Directors of Signature Bank was informed by the FDIC that Signature Bank had not complied with the major requirements of the March 31. 2011 PCA Directive and that the ongoing April 18, 2011 examination had identified significant additional financial deterioration. As a result, the Directorate was urged to immediately identify and seek all available methods to promptly inject capital. 3 1111111 11111 111111 IIII 111111111111 III IMAM till 3778861 07/08/2011 06:32P Weld County, CO 10 of 14 R 76.00 0 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk& Recorder 19. On May 24, 2011, the Commissioner and the FDIC met with the Board of Directors of Signature Bank to discuss the results of the examination that had begun on April 18, 2011. During the examination, approximately 71% of the loan portfolio had been reviewed. The findings of this examination include that: (a) the ALLL was again deficient and an additional provision for loan losses of at least $1,447,000.00 was required; and (b) upon recognition of these losses, the Bank's liabilities will exceed its assets and the Signature Bank will be insolvent. Signature Bank's tangible equity will fall to at least a negative $308,000.00 and the Bank will be unable to pay all of its depositors and other creditors. 20. On May 24, 2011, the Board of Directors of Signature Bank was notified by the FDIC, that based upon the findings of the ongoing April 18, 2011 examination, the tangible equity ratio of Signature Bank had fallen below 2.00% and the Bank was now Critically Undercapitalized under Prompt Corrective Action. The Board of Directors was also informed that Prompt Corrective Action requires the FDIC, no later than 90 days after the bank becomes critically undercapitalized to appoint a receiver for the institution or take other action that the agency determines would better carry out the purposes of Section 38 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. 21. On May 24, 2011, Signature Bank submitted a capital restoration plan to the FDIC. The May 24, 2011 capital restoration plan also projected that the Bank would be recapitalized primarily through an acquisition. As discussed in paragraph 15 above, this acquisition offer was withdrawn on June 23, 2011. 22. On July 6, 2011, the Commissioner and the FDIC notified the Board of Directors of Signature Bank that an immediate cash infusion in an amount sufficient to meet and maintain the Bank's Tangible Equity Capital Ratio at 2% was necessary. 23. As of July 7, 2011, there has not been an immediate cash infusion. 24. As set forth in paragraphs 1-23 above, there is a compelling need to take emergency action. Conclusions of Law 25.The Banking Code prohibits a State bank that is insolvent from receiving deposits and from selling, assigning, or transferring any of its assets. §§ 11-107-102 and -105, C.R.S. 26. In accordance with the foregoing statutes, upon insolvency the depositors of an insolvent State bank are deprived of material and valuable rights associated with their deposits, irrespective of whether or not those deposits are ultimately paid by the FDIC. 27. Once insolvent, a State bank can no longer continue to operate pursuant to state law. Therefore, an insolvent State bank poses serious risk of loss to depositors and to the stability of and public confidence in the banking system. 4 111111111111111111 IIIII IIII 111111111111 III MARIE IIE 3778861 07/08/2011 05:32P Weld County, CO 11 of 14 R 76.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk& Recorder 28. Based on the findings of facts in this case and pursuant to § 1I-103-802(3)(b), C.R.S., it is the opinion of the Board that an emergency exists that may result in serious losses to depositors and that it should take possession of Signature Bank and appoint the FDIC as receiver for the purpose of liquidation without prior notice or opportunity for hearing. Actions Ordered or Approved 29. Therefore pursuant to § 11-103-802(3), C.R.S., the Colorado State Banking Board, without prior notice of hearing, directs and approves the assumption of possession of Signature Bank by Acting Commissioner Fred Joseph on July 8, 2011 and the appointment of the FDIC, no later than 9:00 p.m. this Friday, July 8, 2011, as receiver for the purpose of liquidation. 30.The Board hereby authorizes the Commissioner to perform all functions necessary or appropriate for the implementation of this Order. DATED at Denver, Colorado this 7th Day of July of 2011. FOR: COLORADO STATE BANKING BOARD (1.57 ___s2 7,--- / /,/ -----C) Stephen'A. Sherlock Chairman Colorado State Banking Board Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Banking 1560 Broadway, Suite 975 Denver, CO 80202 5 1111111111111111111111 I I I 1111111111111 III 111111 I I I III I 3778861 07/08/2011 06:32P Weld County, CO 12 of 14 R 76.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk& Recorder NOTICE OF RIGHT TO APPLY FOR RESCISSION IN THE MATTER OF SIGNATURE BANK, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Pursuant to § 11-103-802(3)(b), C.R.S., within ten (10) days of the date of this Order, Signature Bank or the directors of Signature Bank may file an application with the Colorado Banking Board to rescind its determination. The filing of an application shall not act as a stay of the Banking Board's action. If Signature Bank fails to timely file its application, all actions by the Banking Board shall become final. 6 111111111111111111III1I IN 111111 111111 III 111111 III Ilil 3778861 07/08/2011 06:32P Weld County, CO 13 of 14 R 76.00 0 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk&Recorder Certificate of First Class Mail Service This is to certify that I have duly served the Registered Agent and Directors of Signature Bank by depositing copies of the Findings Regarding the Existence of an Emergency at Signature Bank, Weld County, Colorado (including the attached Notice of Right to Apply for Rescission) and the Notice of Assumption of Possession of Signature Bank by State Bank Commissioner in the United States mail, first-class postage prepaid, at Denver, Colorado, this 8th day of July, 2011 addressed as follows: Ernest J. Panasci Michael C. Ketterling Registered Agent 36710 Coalbank Road 5613 DTC Parkway, Suite 970 Eaton, CO 80615 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Robert N. Hinderaker Brian K. Niess 5414 W. 27th Street 29517 WCR 15 Greeley, CO 80634 Windsor, CO 80550 Martin R. Lind 29486 WCR 13 Windsor, CO 80550 Signature Print Your Name Here Colorado Attorney General 1525 Sherman Street, 7th Floor Denver, CO 80203 7 . . 1111111 !MI 11111111111 3778861 07/08/2011 06.32P Weld County, CO 14 of 14 R 76.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk&Recorder BEFORE THE STATE BANKING BOARD STATE OF COLORADO FINDINGS AND ORDER APPROVING ASSUMPTION OF POSSESSION OF SIGNATURE BANK BY STATE BANK COMMISSIONER IN THE MA 1 1 ER OF SIGNATURE BANK, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Pursuant to Section 11-103-802(3) of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the Colorado State Banking Board("Banking Board") issued its "Findings Regarding the Existence of an Emergency at Signature Bank, Weld County, Colorado" on July 7, 2011, to be effective on July 8, 2011, and is fully advised of the entire record on file with it and the Colorado Division of Banking. It is the Banking Board's findings and judgment that an emergency exists that may result in serious losses to the depositors of Signature Bank. The Banking Board by its Order hereby issues its approval for the State Bank Commissioner to take possession of Signature Bank without prior notice or prior hearing. Dated this 7th day of July, 2011, at Denver, Colorado. BY ORDER OF THE COLORADO ' ATE BANKING BOARD Stephen A. Sherlock Chairman Colorado State Banking Board Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Banking 1560 Broadway, Suite 975 Denver, CO 80202 ° EXHIBIT thereby certify that the within instrument is a true duplicate of the tkiginal filed in my office. ?fitness my hand and official seal this Ca t.C.,, Jay of •.,r-•l .+:,r'; _er ..,4r.L1 1 Ye d County Clerk and Recorder Weld County, Corado ) Deputy Hello