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    Harris completes full integration of Mercantile branches

    Harris completes full integration of Mercantile branches

    CHICAGO, August 26, 2006–Harris is pleased to announce it has completed the conversion of Mercantile Bank to the Harris platform, the final step in the acquisition process.

    The successful conversion provides former Mercantile customers with access to Harris products and services at all 200 locations, and also provides current Harris customers with full access in the Northwest Indiana marketplace. Furthermore, all former Mercantile locations now carry the Harris name.

    "We're thrilled that the conversion is complete and our customers in Northwest Indiana now have full access to all of our products and services," said Tim Crane, President, Community Banking, Harris N.A. "This conversion represents increased access for our customers, and is a major step in our overall growth strategy."

    "We're happy to have the Harris name in such a vibrant market," said John Rudy, Regional President, Indiana Region. "We aim to build on the tradition of best-in-class customer service and commitment to the community shared by both Harris and our team in Indiana."

    Harris acquired the 19 Mercantile branches in 2004. With the completion of the conversion, Mercantile customers have full access to all Harris products and services, locations, ATMs, Harris Telephone Banking and online services including online banking and bill paying and Harris Total Look.

    Harris is an integrated financial service organization that provides more than one million personal, business, corporate and institutional clients with banking, lending, investing, financial planning, trust administration, portfolio management, family office and wealth transfer services. For more information, please visit www.harrisbank.com.

    HarrisTM is a trade name and services are provided by Harris N.A., The Harris Bank N.A. and their affiliates. Members FDIC. Insurance and annuities are offered through Harris Bancorp Insurance Services, Inc (HBIS). Securities services are provided by Harris Nesbitt Corp (HNC), a registered broker/dealer, member NYSE, FINRA and SIPC. HBIS and HNC are wholly owned subsidiaries of Harris Financial Corp. Products offered by HBIS and HNC are Not Insured by the FDIC or any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit of or Guaranteed by any Bank, May Lose Value. The purchase of insurance or an annuity is not a condition on any bank loan or service. Financial planning and investment advisory services are provided by Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney, Inc., and SEC registered investment advisor. Family Office Services are provided by Harris myCFO, Inc.. Investment advisory services are also offered by Harris myCFO, LLC, an SEC registered investment advisor and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harris myCFO, Inc. Not all products and services are offered in every state and/or location.


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