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Bank Failures

Failed Bank Information for Bank of the Eastern Shore, Cambridge, MD

On Friday, April 27, 2012, Bank of the Eastern Shore was closed by the Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation. The FDIC was named Receiver. Deposit Insurance National Bank of Eastern Shore (DINB), Cambridge, MD acquired all deposit accounts, except for brokered deposits, CDs, and IRAs.

The FDIC as Receiver for Bank of the Eastern Shore, Cambridge, MD has taken all actions necessary to terminate the Receivership Estate. The Receiver published a legal notice of intent to terminate the receivership on May 22, 2023 and has made all dividend distributions required by law.

Effective November 1, 2023, the Receiver was discharged and the Receivership Estate was terminated and ceased existence as a legal entity.

Receivership Status: TERMINATED

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Notice of Termination

Effective Date: November 1, 2023

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Notice of Intent to Terminate

Publication Date: May 22, 2023

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Dividend Information

Report on dividends paid

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Press Release

Official press release

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TRANSACTION DOCUMENTATION

Purchase & Assumption Agreement 
Agreement between FDIC and acquiring institution

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Last Updated: March 26, 2025