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Commerce Bank

Commerce Bank, "America's Most Convenient Bank," is a leading retailer of financial services with nearly 400 convenient stores in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington, DC, Virginia and southeast Florida. Commerce has developed a unique and very successful retail mode which has produced dynamic growth.

Headquartered in Cherry Hill, NJ, Commerce Bancorp has $40.8 billion in assets and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CBH. Commerce has produced a compounded ten-year shareholder return of 28%, and in first quarter 2006, achieved a 28% increase in core deposits, a 36% increase in net loans and total asset growth of 28%.

Commerce, a retailer at heart, has developed a unique business strategy that incorporates the best practices of the nation's leading consumer-focused retailing companies. As America's Most Convenient Bank, Commerce looks different, thinks different and provides a truly different banking experience. Commerce's hallmark products and services include:

In addition, Commerce has established a major commercial banking business that is built on the philosophy of local bankers making local loans. Small Business and Middle Market lending comprise the foundations of Commerce's commercial banking operation. In recent years, Commerce has been the #1 bank for Small Business Administration (SBA) loans in its footprint.

Commerce also has become a leader in commercial real estate and healthcare lending. To further expand its commercial banking services, Commerce established "America's Best Cash Management" product, which features Commerce TreasuryDirect and Commerce EscrowDirect.

In keeping with its model of convenience and focus on providing Customers with a single source for all financial needs. Commerce launched Commerce Insurance Services -- the nation's 22nd largest insurance brokerage firm -- and Commerce Capital Markets, which specializes in wealth management and public finance services.

A staunch commitment to active involvement in the local community is another vital element of the Commerce philosophy. Overall, Commerce Bank's Corporate Giving Program has contributed more than $50 million to nonprofit organizations that provide educational, community, human service, arts, and health-related programs that focus on improving the welfare of children and families.

For more information about Commerce, please visit the company's interactive financial resource center at commerceonline.com, or call 888-751-9000.

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