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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
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How do I confirm the number of shares I have? Holders may contact Odyssey by visiting our website: www.odysseytrust.com/ca-en/help or by phone by at 1-888-290-1175 (Toll-Free).
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| | What is a Medallion Guarantee? It is a special certification stamp that guarantees a signature and authorizes a transfer of securities from one registered holder to another. If your financial institution does not offer Medallion Guarantees, you can request a virtual Medallion by making an appointment through Odyssey by visiting: www.odysseytrust.com/ca-en/help. | | |
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What is an Eligible Institution? It is a member of the Securities Transfer Agents Medallion Program (STAMP), a member of the Stock Exchanges Medallion Program (SEMP), or a member
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| | | | | | of the New York Stock Exchange Inc. Medallion Signature Program (MSP). Participants of these programs are usually members of a recognized stock exchange in Canada and/or the United States, members of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization, members of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority or banks and trust companies in the United States. Alternatively, a Signature Guarantee from Royal Bank of Canada or TD Bank, is acceptable. | | |
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| | What is Signing Authority? Where someone executes the Letter of Transmittal other than the registered shareholder or where the shares are registered to an entity, it must be accompanied by satisfactory evidence of the representative’s authority to sign on behalf of the registered holder or entity. Examples of these documents include Corporate Resolutions, Partnership/Trustee Agreements, proofs of guardianship, Powers of Attorney, Estate Documentation, etc. Note: Documents demonstrating authority must be dated within the last 6 months. | | |
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SHAREHOLDER REGISTRATION TABLE
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DRS Holder Account
Number(s) or Certificate Number(s) |
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Name(s) and Address
of Registered Holder(s) |
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Number of VersaBank Shares
Represented by DRS Statement(s) or Certificate(s)* |
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TOTAL NUMBER OF VERSABANK SHARES DEPOSITED:
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BOX A — NEW ADDRESS UPDATE
To be completed ONLY if you require an address update on Odyssey’s records.
(New Street Address & Number)
(New City and Province or State)
(New Postal/Zip Code & Country)
(Telephone — Business Hours)
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BOX B — SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
To be completed ONLY if the entitlement is to be mailed to an address other than your address of record or the address in Box A.
(Street Address & Number)
(City and Province or State)
(Postal/Zip Code & Country)
(Telephone — Business Hours)
☐ Please issue a physical share
certificate instead of a DRS
statement
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BOX C — SIGNATURE (REQUIRED)
Dated:
(Signature of VersaBank Shareholder or Authorized Representative) *
(Signature of any joint VersaBank Shareholder)
(Name of VersaBank Shareholder(s))
(Name of Authorized Representative)
(Email Address)**
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BOX D — TRANSFER INSTRUCTIONS
To be completed ONLY if the entitlement is to be issued and transferred to someone other than the registered shareholder. Box E must also be completed.
(Name)
(Street Address and Number)
(City and Province or State)
(Postal (Zip) Code and Country)
(Telephone — Business Hours)
(Email Address) **
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BOX E — SIGNATURE GUARANTEE
Signature guaranteed by:
(Authorized Signature)
(Name of Guarantor)
(Telephone — Business Hours)
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BOX F — U.S. VERSABANK SHAREHOLDERS
Indicate whether you are a U.S. VersaBank Shareholder (as defined below) or are acting on behalf of a U.S. VersaBank Shareholder.
☐ The owner signing in Box C above represents that it is not a U.S. VersaBank Shareholder and is not acting
on behalf of a U.S. VersaBank Shareholder;
☐ The owner signing in Box C above represents that it is a U.S. VersaBank Shareholder or is acting on behalf
of a U.S. VersaBankShareholder.
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A “U.S. VersaBank Shareholder” is any registered VersaBank Shareholder that is either (i) a person whose address is located within the United States or any territory or possession thereof or who provides an address to which the Versa Bancorp Shares are to be forwarded, if such address is located within the United States or any territory or possession thereof, or (ii) a “U.S. person” for United States federal income tax purposes as defined in Instruction #1 below.
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If you are a U.S. VersaBank Shareholder or are acting on behalf of a U.S. VersaBank Shareholder, then in order to avoid backup withholding of U.S. federal income tax you must provide a complete IRS Form W-9 included below or otherwise provide certification that the U.S. Shareholder is exempt from backup withholding, as provided in the instructions (See Instruction #3). If you are a U.S. VersaBank Shareholder but you are not a U.S. person, then you must complete an appropriate IRS Form W-8 to avoid backup withholding. If you require an IRS Form W-8, please contact the Depositary. Such form is also available on the IRS website at www.irs.gov.
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BOX G — PICK UP INSTRUCTIONS
Hold for pick-up at the office of the Depositary where the VersaBank Shares were deposited:
☐ Calgary ☐ Toronto ☐ Vancouver
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The Depositary is:
Odyssey Trust Company |
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Deliver by Registered Mail, Mail, Hand, or Courier to:
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Trader’s Bank Building
1100 — 67 Yonge Street Toronto ON M5E 1J8 Attention: Corporate Actions |
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Inquiries:
Telephone: (587) 885-0960 E-Mail: corp.actions@odysseytrust.com |
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