andVolksbank eG Mosbachare in discussions about a possible merger, which could take place in 2017.

Inthe event of a positive outcome of the talks, members of both regional lenders,which are based in southwest Germany, will likely decide on the merger in thespring of 2017.

Apossible three-way merger with Volksbank Main-Tauber eG is off the table for now butmay still happen at a later stage.