Damon Del Monte

Laura Havener Hunsicker

Mark Fitzgibbon

Gregory Zingone

Laurie Hunsicker

- Eastern Bankshares, Inc. and HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. announced the distribution of **election materials** to HarborOne shareholders for their pending merger.  **[1810546_0001193125-25-216181_d14555dex991.htm:0]** **[1810546_0001193125-25-216181_d14555d8k.htm:1]** 
- HarborOne shareholders can elect to receive **0.765 shares of Eastern common stock** or **$12.00 in cash** per share, or a combination, subject to allocation and proration procedures.  **[1810546_0001193125-25-216181_d14555dex991.htm:0]** 
- The anticipated election deadline for most shareholders is **October 28, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time**, with an earlier deadline of **October 23, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time** for ESOP and 401(k) plan participants.  **[1810546_0001193125-25-216181_d14555dex991.htm:1]** **[1810546_0001193125-25-216181_d14555d8k.htm:2]** **[1810546_0001193125-25-216181_d14555dex992.htm:5]** 
- The merger is expected to become effective on **November 1, 2025**, following HarborOne shareholder approval on **August 20, 2025**.  **[1810546_0001193125-25-216181_d14555dex991.htm:0]** **[1810546_0001193125-25-216181_d14555d8k.htm:1]**

Eastern Bankshares (EBC)