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All companies that sell securities in the United States must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and file reports on a regular basis. These reports include company annual reports (10K, 10Q), news updates (8K), investor presentations (found in 8Ks), insider trades (form 4), ownership reports (13D, and 13G), and reports related to the specific securities sold, such as registration statements and prospectus. This page shows recent SEC filings related to Merchants Bancshares, Inc.

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May 23, 2017	15-12G	Merchants Bancshares FORM 15-12G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13 AND 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. Commission File Number 0-11595 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in
May 15, 2017	8-K	Changes in Control of Registrant, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) May 12, 2017 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi
May 15, 2017	S-8 POS	Merchants Bancshares S-8 POS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-151425 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-151424 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-34869 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-34871 POST-E
May 15, 2017	S-8 POS	Merchants Bancshares S-8 POS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-151425 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-151424 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-34869 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-34871 POST-E
May 15, 2017	S-8 POS	Merchants Bancshares S-8 POS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-151425 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-151424 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-34869 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-34871 POST-E
May 15, 2017	S-8 POS	Merchants Bancshares S-8 POS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-151425 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-151424 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-34869 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-34871 POST-E
May 15, 2017	S-8 POS	Merchants Bancshares S-8 POS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-151425 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-151424 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-34869 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-34871 POST-E
May 15, 2017	S-3DPOS	Merchants Bancshares S-3DPOS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-151572 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-41051 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-3D REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-20375 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 MERCHANTS BANCSHARES, INC. (Community Bank System, In
May 15, 2017	POS AM	Merchants Bancshares POS AM UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-151572 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-41051 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-3D REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-20375 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 MERCHANTS BANCSHARES, INC. (Community Bank System, In
May 15, 2017	POS AM	Merchants Bancshares POS AM POS AM 1 v466973posam.htm POS AM UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-151572 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-41051 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-3D REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-20375 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 MERCHANTS BANCSHARES
April 28, 2017	10-Q	MBVT / Merchants Bancshares, Inc. 10-Q (Quarterly Report) Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-11595 Merchants
April 26, 2017	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) April 26, 2017 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission
April 26, 2017	EX-99.1	COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC. AND MERCHANTS BANCSHARES, INC. ANNOUNCE RECEIPT OF FRB AND OCC APPROVALS, CLOSING DATE OF MAY 12, 2017, AND DETAILS REGARDING ELECTION PROCEDURES Exhibit 99.1 COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC. AND MERCHANTS BANCSHARES, INC. ANNOUNCE RECEIPT OF FRB AND OCC APPROVALS, CLOSING DATE OF MAY 12, 2017, AND DETAILS REGARDING ELECTION PROCEDURES SYRACUSE, N.Y. and SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT ? April 26, 2017 ? Community Bank System, Inc. (?Community Bank System?) (NYSE: CBU) and Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (?Merchants?) (NASDAQ: MBVT) announced that they have rec
April 26, 2017	EX-99.1	Community Bank System, Inc. and Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announce Receipt of FRB and OCC Approvals, Closing Date of May 12, 2017, and Details Regarding Election Procedures Exhibit 99.1 Community Bank System, Inc. and Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announce Receipt of FRB and OCC Approvals, Closing Date of May 12, 2017, and Details Regarding Election Procedures SYRACUSE, N.Y. and SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT — April 26, 2017 — Community Bank System, Inc. ("Community Bank System") (NYSE: CBU) and Merchants Bancshares, Inc. ("Merchants") (NASDAQ: MBVT) announced that they have rec
April 26, 2017	425	Community Bank System (Prospectus) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 26, 2017 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-13695 16-1213679 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Emp
April 25, 2017	EX-99	Scott A. Kingsley, EVP & Chief Financial Officer Office: (315) 445-3121 EX-99 2 cbna8k2016q4pressrelease.htm 8K Q4 EARNINGS RELEASE DOCUMENT FOR PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99 News Release For further information, please contact: 5790 Widewaters Parkway, DeWitt, N.Y. 13214 Scott A. Kingsley, EVP & Chief Financial Officer Office: (315) 445-3121 Community Bank System Reports First Quarter 2017 Results - First Quarter GAAP EPS of $0.57 per share - Completed the acquisition of
April 25, 2017	425	Community Bank System 8K FOR Q1 2017 (Prospectus) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 24, 2017 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-13695 16-1213679 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Emp
April 20, 2017	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results; Declares Dividend Exhibit 99.1 For Release: April 20, 2017 Contact: Jamie Oberle, Merchants Bank, at (802) 865-1603 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results; Declares Dividend SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT? Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT) (the ?Company?), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $3.6 million and $0.52 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2017 compar
April 20, 2017	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) April 20, 2017 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission
April 12, 2017	425	Community Bank System (Prospectus) Filed by Community Bank System, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended Subject Company: Merchants Bancshares, Inc. SEC Registration Statement Number: 333-214961 On April 10, 2017, Community Bank System, Inc. ("Community Bank System") made the below information available to the customers of Merchants Bancshares, Inc. ("Merchants") on its website. Greetings! We're del
March 23, 2017	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Stockholders Approve Merger EX-99.1 2 a17-91021ex99d1.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 For Release: March 23, 2017 Contact: Jamie Oberle, Merchants Bank, at (802) 865-1603 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Stockholders Approve Merger SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT—Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT) (the “Company”) today announced that its stockholders have voted to approve the previously announced merger of the Company with Community Bank Sys
March 23, 2017	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) March 23, 2017 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission
March 15, 2017	10-K	MBVT / Merchants Bancshares, Inc. 10-K (Annual Report) Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K [ X ] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 or [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 0-11595 Merc
March 15, 2017	EX-10.32	EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.32 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of the 16th of April, 2015 (the “Commencement Date”), among Merchants Bank, a Vermont chartered bank (the “Bank”), Merchants Bancshares, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation” and together with the Bank, the “Corporations”), and Jonathan Watson (the “Executive”). WHEREAS, the Corporation is a party to th
March 15, 2017	EX-10.31	EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.31 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of the 15th of April, 2015 (the “Commencement Date”), among Merchants Bank, a Vermont chartered bank (the “Bank”), Merchants Bancshares, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation” and together with the Bank, the “Corporations”), and Bruce Bernier (the “Executive”). WHEREAS, the Corporation is a party to this
March 15, 2017	EX-10.30	ADDENDUM TO MANAGEMENT CONSULTING AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.30 ADDENDUM TO MANAGEMENT CONSULTING AGREEMENT This addendum is an amendment to, and is made part of, the MANAGEMENT CONSULTING AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) dated December 31, 2015 between Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) and CFO Consulting Partners LLC (the “Consultant”). WHEREAS, the Company desires the Consultant to provide revised consulting services described herein, and t
March 15, 2017	EX-10.29	MANAGEMENT CONSULTING AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.29 MANAGEMENT CONSULTING AGREEMENT This MANAGEMENT CONSULTING AGREEMENT (the “Management Consulting Agreement” or the “Agreement”) is entered into by and between Merchants Bancshares, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and CFO Consulting Partners LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (“Consultant”). WHEREAS, the Consultant and the Company are parties to a short-term con
February 10, 2017	DEFM14A	Merchants Bancshares DEFM14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Definitive Proxy State
January 26, 2017	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) January 26, 2017 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio
January 26, 2017	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Financial Highlights (unaudited) (Dollars in thousands except share and per share data) Exhibit 99.1 For Release: January 26, 2017 Contact: Jamie Oberle, Merchants Bank, at (802) 865-1603 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2016 Results; Declares Dividend SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT? Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT) (the ?Company?), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $3.1 million and $0.45 per diluted share for the fourth
December 28, 2016	EX-24	Power of Attorney Exhibit 24 Power of Attorney Know all by these presents, that the undersigned Richard Donovan, (the ?Reporting Person?) hereby constitutes and appoints Jamie Oberle as the Reporting Person?s true and lawful attorneys-in-fact to: (1) execute for and on behalf of the Reporting Person, in the Reporting Person?s capacity as a reporting person pursuant to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the ?Exchange Act?), and the rules thereunder of Merchants Bancshares, Inc.
December 21, 2016	EX-10.1	EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.1 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (?Agreement?) is made and effective this 16 day of December, 2016 (the ?Effective Date?) among Merchants Bank, a Vermont chartered bank (the ?Bank?), Merchants Bancshares, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Corporation? and, together with the Bank, ?Merchants?) and Richard Donovan (the ?Executive Officer?). The Corporation and the Bank ma
December 21, 2016	8-K	Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) December 15, 2016 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer o
December 21, 2016	EX-10.2	* * * * Exhibit 10.2 December 20, 2016 Marie Thresher c/o Merchants Bank 275 Kennedy Drive South Burlington, VT 05403 Re: Equity Acceleration Dear Marie: As you know, Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (?Merchants?), the parent company of Merchants Bank, has agreed to merge with and into Community Bank System, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, ?Community?). In order to help mitigate the potenti
November 23, 2016	425	Merchants Bancshares 425 (Prospectus) Filed by Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Commission File No.: 0-11595 Merger Related FAQs November 23, 2016 ? Will we still have employee reviews as normal in 2017? ? Yes, employee evaluations will be completed as usual in 2
November 18, 2016	SC 13G	MBVT / Merchants Bancshares, Inc. / Brown Trout Management, LLC - SC 13G Passive Investment SC 13G 1 sch13g.htm SC 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 588448100 (CUSIP Number) November 16, 2016 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appro
November 7, 2016	10-Q	Merchants Bancshares 10-Q (Quarterly Report) mbvtCurrentFolio10Q Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.
November 7, 2016	EX-10.2	EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.2 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and effective this 3rd day of October, 2016 between Merchants Bank, a Vermont chartered bank (“the Bank”), and Robert G. Ripley, Jr. (the “Executive Officer”). NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and suffic
October 27, 2016	EX-2.1	AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC. MERCHANTS BANCSHARES, INC. Dated as of October 22, 2016 Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC. AND MERCHANTS BANCSHARES, INC. Dated as of October 22, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE 1 TRANSACTIONS AND TERMS OF MERGER Section 1.1 Merger 2 Section 1.2 Bank Merger 2 Section 1.3 Closing 2 Section 1.4 Effective Time 2 Section 1.5 Organizational Documents of Surviving Corporation; Directors and Officers 3 Sect
October 27, 2016	EX-99.1	Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE:CBU) Q3 2016 Results / Merchants Acquisition Conference Call Transcript The following is a transcript of an investor call that took place on October 25, 2016. This transcript was prepared by a third party and has not Exhibit 99.1 Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE:CBU) Q3 2016 Results / Merchants Acquisition Conference Call Transcript The following is a transcript of an investor call that took place on October 25, 2016. This transcript was prepared by a third party and has not been independently verified by Community Bank System, Inc., and may contain errors. Important Information for Investors and Shareholders
October 27, 2016	425	Merchants Bancshares (Prospectus) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2016 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-13695 16-1213679 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. E
October 27, 2016	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results; Declares Dividend Exhibit 99.1 For Release: October 27, 2016 Contact: Jamie Oberle, Merchants Bank, at (802) 865-1603 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results; Declares Dividend SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT? Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $3.9 million and $0.57 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2016 compared to net inco
October 27, 2016	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) October 27, 2016 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio
October 24, 2016	425	Merchants Bancshares 425 (Prospectus) Filed by Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Commission File No.: 0-11595 Community Bank System and Merchants Bancshares to Combine Joining Two Strong, Culturally Aligned Companies On October 24, 2016, Community Bank System and
October 24, 2016	425	Merchants Bancshares 425 (Prospectus) Filed by Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Commission File No.: 0-11595 O C T O B E R 2016 ACQUISITION OF MERCHA NTS BANCSHARES, INC. Forward-Looking Statement & Additional Information This presentation contains certain ?forwa
October 24, 2016	425	Merchants Bancshares 425 (Prospectus) Filed by Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Commission File No.: 0-11595 MBVT Employee FAQ 1. What was announced? ? We announced a definitive merger agreement to combine with Community Bank System. ? With this transaction, we a
October 24, 2016	425	Merchants Bancshares 425 (Prospectus) Filed by Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Commission File No.: 0-11595 To: All Employees Subject: Today?s Important Announcement Dear Merchants Bank Team: Today marks an important moment in our company?s history. Earlier this
October 24, 2016	425	Merchants Bancshares 425 (Prospectus) Filed by Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Commission File No.: 0-11595 COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM AND MERCHANTS BANCSHARES ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO MERGE ? Natural Market Extension into Attractive Vermont Market with a High-Quality,
October 24, 2016	425	Merchants Bancshares 8K FOR Q3 2016 (Prospectus) Submission Documents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.
October 24, 2016	EX-99	Scott A. Kingsley, EVP & Chief Financial Officer Office: (315) 445-3121 Exhibit 99.1 News Release For further information, please contact: 5790 Widewaters Parkway, DeWitt, N.Y. 13214 Scott A. Kingsley, EVP & Chief Financial Officer Office: (315) 445-3121 Community Bank System Reports Third Quarter 2016 Results - GAAP earnings of $27.2 million, or $0.61 per share - Increased dividend for the 24 th consecutive year SYRACUSE, N.Y. ? October 24, 2016 ? Community Bank Syst
October 24, 2016	EX-99.2	COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM AND MERCHANTS BANCSHARES ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO MERGE Exhibit 99.2 COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM AND MERCHANTS BANCSHARES ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO MERGE · Natural Market Extension into Attractive Vermont Market with a High-Quality, Low Risk Partner · Financially Attractive Transaction with Significant Premium to MBVT Shareholders and Strong Earnings Accretion to CBU Shareholders · Transaction Fully Absorbs Cost of Crossing $10 Billion SYRACUSE, NY and SOUTH BUR
October 24, 2016	EX-99.3	EX-99.3 Exhibit 99.3
October 24, 2016	EX-99.1	COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM AND MERCHANTS BANCSHARES ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO MERGE Exhibit 99.1 COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM AND MERCHANTS BANCSHARES ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO MERGE ? Natural Market Extension into Attractive Vermont Market with a High-Quality, Low Risk Partner ? Financially Attractive Transaction with Significant Premium to MBVT Shareholders and Strong Earnings Accretion to CBU Shareholders ? Transaction Fully Absorbs Cost of Crossing $10 Billion SYRACUSE, NY and SOUTH BUR
October 24, 2016	EX-3.1	AMENDMENT AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS MERCHANTS BANCSHARES, INC. Exhibit 3.1 AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF MERCHANTS BANCSHARES, INC. The Amended and Restated By-Laws of Merchants Bancshares, Inc. are hereby amended by inserting the following new Section 5.7 in its entirety. Section 5.7. Exclusive Jurisdiction of Delaware Courts. (a) Unless the Corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the sole and exclusive forum
October 24, 2016	8-K	Regulation FD Disclosure, Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2016 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi
October 24, 2016	EX-2.1	AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC. MERCHANTS BANCSHARES, INC. Dated as of October 22, 2016 Exhibit 2.1 Execution Copy AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC. AND MERCHANTS BANCSHARES, INC. Dated as of October 22, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE 1 TRANSACTIONS AND TERMS OF MERGER Section 1.1 Merger 2 Section 1.2 Bank Merger 2 Section 1.3 Closing 2 Section 1.4 Effective Time 2 Section 1.5 Organizational Documents of Surviving Corporation; Directors and
October 24, 2016	EX-2.1	AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC. MERCHANTS BANCSHARES, INC. Dated as of October 22, 2016 Exhibit 2.1 Execution Copy AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC. AND MERCHANTS BANCSHARES, INC. Dated as of October 22, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE 1 TRANSACTIONS AND TERMS OF MERGER Section 1.1 Merger 2 Section 1.2 Bank Merger 2 Section 1.3 Closing 2 Section 1.4 Effective Time 2 Section 1.5 Organizational Documents of Surviving Corporation; Directors and
October 24, 2016	EX-3.1	AMENDMENT AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS MERCHANTS BANCSHARES, INC. Exhibit 3.1 AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF MERCHANTS BANCSHARES, INC. The Amended and Restated By-Laws of Merchants Bancshares, Inc. are hereby amended by inserting the following new Section 5.7 in its entirety. Section 5.7. Exclusive Jurisdiction of Delaware Courts. (a) Unless the Corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the sole and exclusive forum
October 24, 2016	EX-99.1	COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM AND MERCHANTS BANCSHARES ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO MERGE Exhibit 99.1 COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM AND MERCHANTS BANCSHARES ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO MERGE ? Natural Market Extension into Attractive Vermont Market with a High-Quality, Low Risk Partner ? Financially Attractive Transaction with Significant Premium to MBVT Shareholders and Strong Earnings Accretion to CBU Shareholders ? Transaction Fully Absorbs Cost of Crossing $10 Billion SYRACUSE, NY and SOUTH BUR
October 24, 2016	425	Merchants Bancshares 8-K (Prospectus) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2016 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi
October 17, 2016	EX-24	Power of Attorney Power of Attorney Know all by these presents, that the undersigned Robert G. Ripley, Jr., (the ?Reporting Person?) hereby constitutes and appoints Jamie Oberle as the Reporting Person?s true and lawful attorney-in-fact to: (1) execute for and on behalf of the Reporting Person, in the Reporting Person?s capacity as a reporting person pursuant to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
August 3, 2016	10-Q	Merchants Bancshares 10-Q (Quarterly Report) mbvtCurrentFolio10Q Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.
August 3, 2016	EX-10.1	EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.1 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of the 26th of May, 2016 (the “Commencement Date”), among Merchants Bank, a Vermont chartered bank (the “Bank”), Merchants Bancshares, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation” and together with the Bank, the “Corporations”), and Anita Bourgeois (the “Executive”). WHEREAS, the Corporation is a party to this
July 21, 2016	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Reports Second Quarter EPS of $0.63; Declares Dividend Exhibit 99.1 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Reports Second Quarter EPS of $0.63; Declares Dividend SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., July 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $4.4 million and $0.63 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2016 compared to net income of $3.5 million or $0.50 per diluted share in t
July 21, 2016	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) July 21, 2016 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F
May 27, 2016	8-K	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) May 26, 2016 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi
May 9, 2016	10-Q	Merchants Bancshares 10-Q (Quarterly Report) mbvtCurrentFolio10Q Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.
May 3, 2016	DEFA14A	Merchants Bancshares DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)
April 28, 2016	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Other Events UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) April 28, 2016 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission
April 28, 2016	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend and First Quarter 2016 Results Exhibit 99.1 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend and First Quarter 2016 Results SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., April 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $3.49 million, or $0.51 per basic share and $0.50 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2016. Excluding merger costs and severance expense, n
April 15, 2016	DEFA14A	Merchants Bancshares DEFA14A mbvtCurrentFolioDEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.
April 15, 2016	DEF 14A	Merchants Bancshares DEF 14A mbvtCurrentFolioProxy Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.
March 25, 2016	8-K	Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) March 25, 2016 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission
March 18, 2016	EX-99.1	Investor Presentation March 2016 NASDAQ: MBVT Preface This presentation contains some statements that may constitute forward - looking statements . Forward - looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies Exhibit 99.1 Investor Presentation March 2016 NASDAQ: MBVT Preface This presentation contains some statements that may constitute forward - looking statements . Forward - looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts . The forward - looking statement
March 18, 2016	8-K	Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) March 18, 2016 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission
March 14, 2016	10-K	Merchants Bancshares 10-K (Annual Report) mbvtCurrentFolio10K Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.
March 14, 2016	EX-10.9	GENERAL RELEASE AND SEPERATION AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.9 GENERAL RELEASE AND SEPERATION AGREEMENT This General Release and Separation Agreement (“Release”) is between Merchants Bank, a Vermont Chartered bank and Merchants Bancshares, Inc., a Delaware corporation (collectively referred to as “the Corporations”) and Michael R. Tuttle (“Tuttle”). Tuttle’s employment with the Corporations has terminated effective December 31, 2015 and this Agre
March 14, 2016	EX-10.25	GENERAL RELEASE AND SEPARATION AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.25 GENERAL RELEASE AND SEPARATION AGREEMENT This General Release (“Release”) is between Merchants Bank, a Vermont Chartered bank and Merchant Bancshares, Inc., a Delaware corporation (collectively referred to as “the Corporations”) and Thomas J. Meshako (“Executive”), this 7th day of January, 2016. For good and valuable consideration, as set forth in this General Release and Separation
March 14, 2016	EX-10.21	CONFIDENTIAL GENERAL RELEASE AND SEPARATION AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.21 CONFIDENTIAL GENERAL RELEASE AND SEPARATION AGREEMENT This General Release (“Release”) is between Merchants Bank, a Vermont Chartered bank and Merchant Bancshares, Inc., a Delaware corporation (collectively referred to as “the Corporations”) and Molly Dillon (“the Executive”), this 11th day of December, 2015. For good and valuable consideration, as set forth in this General Release a
March 3, 2016	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Investor Presentation February 2016 NASDAQ: MBVT Preface This presentation contains some statements that may constitute forward - looking statements . Forward - looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projection Exhibit 99.1 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Investor Presentation February 2016 NASDAQ: MBVT Preface This presentation contains some statements that may constitute forward - looking statements . Forward - looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts . T
March 3, 2016	8-K	Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) February 29, 2016 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi
February 23, 2016	8-K	Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) February 17, 2016 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi
February 8, 2016	EX-99.1	FIG Partners Bank CEO Forum September 28 - 29, 2015 NASDAQ: MBVT February 2016 Fig Partners Investor Roadshow Exhibit 99.1 FIG Partners Bank CEO Forum September 28 - 29, 2015 NASDAQ: MBVT February 2016 Fig Partners Investor Roadshow 2 FIG Partners Bank CEO Forum September 28 - 29, 2015 2 Special Note This presentation contains some statements that may constitute forward - looking statements . Forward - looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipate
February 8, 2016	8-K	Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) February 8, 2016 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio
January 25, 2016	EX-99.1	CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS Exhibit 99.1 Merchants Bancshares Fourth Quarter 2015 Earnings Friday, January 22, 2016, 9:00 A.M. Eastern CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS Geoffrey Hesslink - CEO Eric Segal - Interim Principal Accounting Officer and Finance Officer Marie Thresher - COO 1 PRESENTATION Operator Good morning and welcome to the Merchants Bancshares' Fourth Quarter 2015 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in lis
January 25, 2016	8-K	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) January 22, 2016 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio
January 21, 2016	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend, Fourth Quarter and Year End 2015 Results Exhibit 99.1 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend, Fourth Quarter and Year End 2015 Results SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., Jan. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $2.31 million, or $0.36 per basic and diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2015. The fourth quarter of 2015 included $1.6 million of
January 21, 2016	8-K	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) January 21, 2016 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio
January 21, 2016	8-K	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) January 21, 2016 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio
January 8, 2016	8-K	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) January 6, 2016 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission
December 4, 2015	8-K/A	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K/A (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) December 3, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss
December 4, 2015	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Completion of Merger with NUVO Bank & Trust Company Exhibit 99.1 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Completion of Merger with NUVO Bank & Trust Company SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., Dec. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), today announced the completion of the merger of NUVO Bank & Trust Company (NUVO), located in Springfield, Massachusetts. NUVO's banking business will be operated as a division of Merchants Bank, a wholly
December 4, 2015	8-K	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) December 4, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio
December 3, 2015	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Results of Elections Regarding NUVO Bank & Trust Company Merger Consideration Exhibit 99.1 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Results of Elections Regarding NUVO Bank & Trust Company Merger Consideration SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., Dec. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT) ("Merchants") today announced the results of the cash/stock elections regarding the merger consideration to be received by shareholders of NUVO Bank & Trust Company ("NUVO") in co
December 3, 2015	8-K	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) December 3, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio
November 24, 2015	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Appointment of President and CEO Exhibit 99.1 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Appointment of President and CEO SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., Nov. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Geoffrey R. Hesslink as the President and CEO of Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Merchants), effective January 1, 2016. Mr. Hesslink currently serves as President and C
November 24, 2015	8-K	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) November 19, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi
November 5, 2015	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. and NUVO Bank & Trust Company Announce Receipt of All Regulatory and Shareholder Approvals for Merger EX-99.1 2 v423926ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. and NUVO Bank & Trust Company Announce Receipt of All Regulatory and Shareholder Approvals for Merger SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. and SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Nov. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. ("Merchants") (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, and NUVO Bank & Trust Company, Springfield, MA (
November 5, 2015	425	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Prospectus) 425 1 v4239268k.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) November 3, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction
November 5, 2015	8-K	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) November 3, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio
November 5, 2015	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. and NUVO Bank & Trust Company Announce Receipt of All Regulatory and Shareholder Approvals for Merger Exhibit 99.1 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. and NUVO Bank & Trust Company Announce Receipt of All Regulatory and Shareholder Approvals for Merger SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. and SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Nov. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. ("Merchants") (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, and NUVO Bank & Trust Company, Springfield, MA ("NUVO") today announced that they have re
November 2, 2015	EX-99.1	IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED Exhibit 99.1 IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED October 30, 2015 Dear NUVO Bank & Trust Company Shareholder: In connection with the proposed merger of NUVO Bank & Trust Company (?NUVO?) with and into Merchants Bank, you were previously sent an Election Form and Letter of Transmittal. If you have already submitted a properly completed Election Form and Letter of Transmittal with your NUVO stock certificates
November 2, 2015	EX-99.1	IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED Exhibit 99.1 IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED October 30, 2015 Dear NUVO Bank & Trust Company Shareholder: In connection with the proposed merger of NUVO Bank & Trust Company (?NUVO?) with and into Merchants Bank, you were previously sent an Election Form and Letter of Transmittal. If you have already submitted a properly completed Election Form and Letter of Transmittal with your NUVO stock certificates
November 2, 2015	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events 8-K 1 v4235238k.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) October 30, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of inco
November 2, 2015	425	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Prospectus) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) October 30, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer Iden
October 28, 2015	EX-99.1	CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS Exhibit 99.1 Merchant Bancshares, Inc. Third Quarter 2015 Earnings Conference Call October 27, 2015 at 10:00 AM Eastern CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS Michael Tuttle, President and Chief Executive Officer Geoffrey Hesslink, President and Chief Executive Officer, Merchants Bank Thomas Meshako, Chief Financial Officer 1 PRESENTATION Operator This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the sol
October 28, 2015	425	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Prospectus) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) October 22, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio
October 28, 2015	EX-99.1	CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS Exhibit 99.1 Merchant Bancshares, Inc. Third Quarter 2015 Earnings Conference Call October 27, 2015 at 10:00 AM Eastern CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS Michael Tuttle, President and Chief Executive Officer Geoffrey Hesslink, President and Chief Executive Officer, Merchants Bank Thomas Meshako, Chief Financial Officer 1 PRESENTATION Operator This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the sol
October 28, 2015	8-K	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) October 22, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio
October 26, 2015	425	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Prospectus) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) October 26, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio
October 26, 2015	8-K	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) October 26, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio
October 26, 2015	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend and Third Quarter 2015 Results Exhibit 99.1 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend and Third Quarter 2015 Results SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., Oct. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $3.86 million and $10.31 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.61 and $1.62, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respect
October 26, 2015	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend and Third Quarter 2015 Results Exhibit 99.1 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend and Third Quarter 2015 Results SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., Oct. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $3.86 million and $10.31 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.61 and $1.62, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respect
September 30, 2015	8-K	Other Events UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) September 30, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss
September 30, 2015	425	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Prospectus) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) September 30, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss
September 29, 2015	8-K	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) September 29, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss
September 29, 2015	EX-99.1	FIG Partners Bank CEO Forum September 28 - 29, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. South Burlington, VT 2 FIG Partners Bank CEO Forum September 28 - 29, 2015 Special Note This presentation contains some statements that may constitute forward - looking st Exhibit 99.1 FIG Partners Bank CEO Forum September 28 - 29, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. South Burlington, VT 2 FIG Partners Bank CEO Forum September 28 - 29, 2015 Special Note This presentation contains some statements that may constitute forward - looking statements . Forward - looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or
September 29, 2015	EX-99.1	FIG Partners Bank CEO Forum September 28 - 29, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. South Burlington, VT 2 FIG Partners Bank CEO Forum September 28 - 29, 2015 Special Note This presentation contains some statements that may constitute forward - looking st Exhibit 99.1 FIG Partners Bank CEO Forum September 28 - 29, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. South Burlington, VT 2 FIG Partners Bank CEO Forum September 28 - 29, 2015 Special Note This presentation contains some statements that may constitute forward - looking statements . Forward - looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or
September 29, 2015	425	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Prospectus) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) September 29, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss
September 9, 2015	EX-99.1	** IMPORTANT REMINDER Exhibit 99.1 IMPORTANT REMINDER ** September 8, 2015 Dear NUVO Shareholder: By now, you should have received your proxy material for the Special Meeting of NUVO Bank & Trust Company to be held on September 30, 2015. Our records indicate you have not yet voted your shares at the time of the mailing of this reminder letter. Each shareholder?s vote is extremely important because the proposal t
September 9, 2015	425	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Prospectus) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) September 8, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi
September 9, 2015	8-K	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) September 8, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi
September 9, 2015	EX-99.1	** IMPORTANT REMINDER Exhibit 99.1 IMPORTANT REMINDER ** September 8, 2015 Dear NUVO Shareholder: By now, you should have received your proxy material for the Special Meeting of NUVO Bank & Trust Company to be held on September 30, 2015. Our records indicate you have not yet voted your shares at the time of the mailing of this reminder letter. Each shareholder?s vote is extremely important because the proposal t
September 2, 2015	8-K	Other Events UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) August 27, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission
September 2, 2015	425	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Prospectus) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) August 27, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission
August 25, 2015	424B3	NUVO BANK & TRUST COMPANY 1500 Main Street Tower Square, Suite 152 Springfield, Massachusetts 01115 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 MERGER PROPOSED?YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT On April 27, 2015, Merchants Bancshares, Inc.
August 25, 2015	EX-99.2	PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 24, 2015 APPLICATION OF MERCHANTS BANK FOR APPROVAL TO MERGE WITH NUVO BANK & TRUST COMPANY TESTIMONY OF GEOFFREY R. HESSLINK Exhibit 99.2 PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 24, 2015 APPLICATION OF MERCHANTS BANK FOR APPROVAL TO MERGE WITH NUVO BANK & TRUST COMPANY TESTIMONY OF GEOFFREY R. HESSLINK Good afternoon. My name is Geoffrey R. Hesslink and I am the President and Chief Executive Officer of Merchants Bank. Prior to January 1, 2015, I served as the Bank?s Executive Vice President and Senior Lending Officer and have served i
August 25, 2015	EX-99.2	PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 24, 2015 APPLICATION OF MERCHANTS BANK FOR APPROVAL TO MERGE WITH NUVO BANK & TRUST COMPANY TESTIMONY OF GEOFFREY R. HESSLINK Exhibit 99.2 PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 24, 2015 APPLICATION OF MERCHANTS BANK FOR APPROVAL TO MERGE WITH NUVO BANK & TRUST COMPANY TESTIMONY OF GEOFFREY R. HESSLINK Good afternoon. My name is Geoffrey R. Hesslink and I am the President and Chief Executive Officer of Merchants Bank. Prior to January 1, 2015, I served as the Bank?s Executive Vice President and Senior Lending Officer and have served i
August 25, 2015	8-K	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) August 24, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission
August 25, 2015	EX-99.3	STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL REGULATION PUBLIC HEARING August 24, 2015 MERGER OF NUVO BANK & TRUST COMPANY MERCHANTS BANK Testimony of Donald R. Chase Chairman of the Board of Directors NUVO Bank & Trust Company EX-99.3 4 v419044ex99-3.htm EXHIBIT 99.3 Exhibit 99.3 STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL REGULATION PUBLIC HEARING August 24, 2015 MERGER OF NUVO BANK & TRUST COMPANY INTO MERCHANTS BANK Testimony of Donald R. Chase Chairman of the Board of Directors NUVO Bank & Trust Company I. Introduction Good afternoon. I am Donald R. Chase, Chairman of the Board of Directors of NUVO Bank & Trust Company
August 25, 2015	EX-99.1	PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 24, 2015 APPLICATION OF MERCHANTS BANK FOR APPROVAL TO MERGE WITH NUVO BANK & TRUST COMPANY TESTIMONY OF MICHAEL R. TUTTLE Exhibit 99.1 PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 24, 2015 APPLICATION OF MERCHANTS BANK FOR APPROVAL TO MERGE WITH NUVO BANK & TRUST COMPANY TESTIMONY OF MICHAEL R. TUTTLE Good afternoon. My name is Michael R. Tuttle. I am the President and Chief Executive Officer of Merchants Bancshares, Inc. and prior to January 1, 2015 I also served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Merchants Bank. I have be
August 25, 2015	EX-99.3	STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL REGULATION PUBLIC HEARING August 24, 2015 MERGER OF NUVO BANK & TRUST COMPANY MERCHANTS BANK Testimony of Donald R. Chase Chairman of the Board of Directors NUVO Bank & Trust Company Exhibit 99.3 STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL REGULATION PUBLIC HEARING August 24, 2015 MERGER OF NUVO BANK & TRUST COMPANY INTO MERCHANTS BANK Testimony of Donald R. Chase Chairman of the Board of Directors NUVO Bank & Trust Company I. Introduction Good afternoon. I am Donald R. Chase, Chairman of the Board of Directors of NUVO Bank & Trust Company (?NUVO?). I have served in this capacity
August 25, 2015	425	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Prospectus) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) August 24, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission
August 25, 2015	EX-99.1	PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 24, 2015 APPLICATION OF MERCHANTS BANK FOR APPROVAL TO MERGE WITH NUVO BANK & TRUST COMPANY TESTIMONY OF MICHAEL R. TUTTLE Exhibit 99.1 PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 24, 2015 APPLICATION OF MERCHANTS BANK FOR APPROVAL TO MERGE WITH NUVO BANK & TRUST COMPANY TESTIMONY OF MICHAEL R. TUTTLE Good afternoon. My name is Michael R. Tuttle. I am the President and Chief Executive Officer of Merchants Bancshares, Inc. and prior to January 1, 2015 I also served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Merchants Bank. I have be
August 13, 2015	CORRESP	Merchants Bancshares ESP August 13, 2015 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.
August 13, 2015	S-4/A	Merchants Bancshares AMENDMENT NO. 1 As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 13, 2015 Registration No. 333-206021 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-4 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 6022 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of
July 31, 2015	S-4	Merchants Bancshares BODY OF FORM S-4 APPENDIX A As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on _, 2015 Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 _ FORM S-4 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 _ Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) _ Delaware 6022 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or
July 29, 2015	EX-99.1	CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS Exhibit 99.1 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Second Quarter 2015 Earnings Call July 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS Michael Tuttle ? President and Chief Executive Officer of Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Geoffrey Hesslink ? President and Chief Executive Officer of Merchants Bank Thomas Meshako ? Chief Financial Officer 1 PRESENTATION Unknown Speaker This communication does not consti
July 29, 2015	EX-99.1	KBW Community Bank Investor Conference July 28 - 29, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. South Burlington, VT 2 KBW Community Bank Investor Conference July 28 - 29, 2015 Special Note This presentation contains some statements that may constitute forward Exhibit 99.1 KBW Community Bank Investor Conference July 28 - 29, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. South Burlington, VT 2 KBW Community Bank Investor Conference July 28 - 29, 2015 Special Note This presentation contains some statements that may constitute forward - looking statements . Forward - looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipate
July 29, 2015	EX-99.1	CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS Exhibit 99.1 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Second Quarter 2015 Earnings Call July 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS Michael Tuttle ? President and Chief Executive Officer of Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Geoffrey Hesslink ? President and Chief Executive Officer of Merchants Bank Thomas Meshako ? Chief Financial Officer 1 PRESENTATION Unknown Speaker This communication does not consti
July 29, 2015	425	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Prospectus) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) July 28, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F
July 29, 2015	8-K	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) July 29, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F
July 29, 2015	425	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Prospectus) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) July 29, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F
July 29, 2015	EX-99.1	KBW Community Bank Investor Conference July 28 - 29, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. South Burlington, VT 2 KBW Community Bank Investor Conference July 28 - 29, 2015 Special Note This presentation contains some statements that may constitute forward Exhibit 99.1 KBW Community Bank Investor Conference July 28 - 29, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. South Burlington, VT 2 KBW Community Bank Investor Conference July 28 - 29, 2015 Special Note This presentation contains some statements that may constitute forward - looking statements . Forward - looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipate
July 29, 2015	8-K	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) July 28, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F
July 27, 2015	8-K	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) July 27, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F
July 27, 2015	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend and Second Quarter 2015 Results Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend and Second Quarter 2015 Results SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., July 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $3.12 million and $6.45 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.49 and $1.02 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively. This compares
July 27, 2015	425	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Prospectus) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) July 27, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F
July 27, 2015	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend and Second Quarter 2015 Results Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend and Second Quarter 2015 Results SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., July 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $3.12 million and $6.45 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.49 and $1.02 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively. This compares
July 9, 2015	8-K	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) July 2, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi
July 9, 2015	425	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Prospectus) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) July 2, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi
July 9, 2015	EX-2.1	BANK MERGER AGREEMENT Exhibit 2.1 BANK MERGER AGREEMENT This BANK MERGER AGREEMENT dated as of July 2, 2015, is (i) made by and between Merchants Bank ("Merchants Bank"), a Vermont-chartered commercial bank headquartered at 275 Kennedy Drive, South Burlington, Vermont, and NUVO Bank & Trust Company ("NUVO"), a Massachusetts-chartered trust company headquartered at 1500 Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts; and (ii)
July 9, 2015	EX-2.1	BANK MERGER AGREEMENT Exhibit 2.1 BANK MERGER AGREEMENT This BANK MERGER AGREEMENT dated as of July 2, 2015, is (i) made by and between Merchants Bank ("Merchants Bank"), a Vermont-chartered commercial bank headquartered at 275 Kennedy Drive, South Burlington, Vermont, and NUVO Bank & Trust Company ("NUVO"), a Massachusetts-chartered trust company headquartered at 1500 Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts; and (ii)
June 29, 2015	EX-99.1	Michael Cataldo Joins Merchants Bank as SVP, Director of Operations Michael Cataldo Joins Merchants Bank as SVP, Director of Operations BURLINGTON, Vt.
June 29, 2015	8-K	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) June 25, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F
June 29, 2015	EX-10.1	EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.1 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (?Agreement?) is made as of the 1st of June, 2015 (the ?Commencement Date?), among Merchants Bank, a Vermont chartered bank (the ?Bank?), Merchants Bancshares, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Corporation? and together with the Bank, the ?Corporations?), and Michael J. Cataldo (the ?Executive?). WHEREAS, the Corporation is a party to th
May 28, 2015	8-K	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) May 28, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi
April 29, 2015	EX-10	EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.1 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (?Agreement?) is made as of the 16 of April, 2015 (the ?Commencement Date?), among Merchants Bank, a Vermont chartered bank (the ?Bank?), Merchants Bancshares, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Corporation? and together with the Bank, the ?Corporations?), and Geoffrey R. Hesslink (the ?Executive?). WHEREAS, the Bank and the Executive hav
April 29, 2015	EX-10	EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.2 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (?Agreement?) is made as of the 16 of April, 2015 (the ?Commencement Date?), among Merchants Bank, a Vermont chartered bank (the ?Bank?), Merchants Bancshares, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Corporation? and together with the Bank, the ?Corporations?) and Thomas J. Meshako (the ?Executive?). WHEREAS, the Bank and the Executive have pr
April 29, 2015	8-K	Merchants Bancshares BODY OF FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) April 23, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission
April 29, 2015	EX-10	EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.3 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (?Agreement?) is made as of the [] of [], 201 (the ?Commencement Date?), among Merchants Bank, a Vermont chartered bank (the ?Bank?), Merchants Bancshares, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Corporation? and together with the Bank, the ?Corporations?) and [] (the ?Executive?). WHEREAS, the Bank and the Executive have previously entered in
April 28, 2015	EX-99.4	EX-99.4
April 28, 2015	8-K	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) April 28, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission
April 28, 2015	EX-99.4	EX-99.4
April 28, 2015	EX-99.3	EX-99.3
April 28, 2015	425	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Prospectus) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) April 28, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission
April 28, 2015	EX-99.1	CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS EXHIBIT 99.1 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Q1 2015 Earnings April 28, 2015 at 10:00 am Eastern CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS Michael Tuttle - President, Chief Executive Officer, Merchants Bancshares Geoffrey Hesslink - Chief Executive Officer, President, Merchants Bank Thomas Meshako - CFO, Merchants Bank, Merchants Bancshares 1 PRESENTATION Unknown Speaker This communication does not constitute an offer to
April 28, 2015	8-K/A	Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) April 27, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio
April 28, 2015	425	Merchants Bancshares 8-K/A (Prospectus) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) April 27, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio
April 28, 2015	EX-99.1	CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS EXHIBIT 99.1 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Q1 2015 Earnings April 28, 2015 at 10:00 am Eastern CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS Michael Tuttle - President, Chief Executive Officer, Merchants Bancshares Geoffrey Hesslink - Chief Executive Officer, President, Merchants Bank Thomas Meshako - CFO, Merchants Bank, Merchants Bancshares 1 PRESENTATION Unknown Speaker This communication does not constitute an offer to
April 28, 2015	EX-99.3	Merchants Bancshares EXHIBIT 99.3
April 27, 2015	EX-99.2	2 Disclaimer This presentation contains some statements that may constitute forward - looking statements . Forward - looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and simila Merchants Bancshares, Inc. South Burlington, VT Acquisition of NUVO Bank & Trust Company April 27, 2015 Exhibit 99.2 2 Disclaimer This presentation contains some statements that may constitute forward - looking statements . Forward - looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters
April 27, 2015	425	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Prospectus) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) April 27, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission
April 27, 2015	EX-99.2	2 Disclaimer This presentation contains some statements that may constitute forward - looking statements . Forward - looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and simila Merchants Bancshares, Inc. South Burlington, VT Acquisition of NUVO Bank & Trust Company April 27, 2015 Exhibit 99.2 2 Disclaimer This presentation contains some statements that may constitute forward - looking statements . Forward - looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters
April 27, 2015	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares Eyes Growth Opportunity Through Agreement To Acquire NUVO Bank & Trust Company Merchants Bancshares Eyes Growth Opportunity Through Agreement To Acquire NUVO Bank & Trust Company Targeted commercial banking opportunity marks first expansion outside Vermont SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt.
April 27, 2015	425	Merchants Bancshares CURRENT REPORT (Prospectus) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) April 27, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission
April 27, 2015	EX-2.1	PLAN OF MERGER by and between Merchants Bancshares, Inc. NUVO Bank & Trust Company Dated as of April 27, 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and between Merchants Bancshares, Inc. and NUVO Bank & Trust Company Dated as of April 27, 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS RECITALS 1 ARTICLE I - THE MERGER 2 Section 1.01. The Merger 2 Section 1.02. Tax Consequences 2 Section 1.03. Charter, Articles of Association and Bylaws of the Surviving Bank 2 Section 1.04. Directors and Officers; Continuity of Business; Lo
April 27, 2015	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend and First Quarter 2015 Results Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend and First Quarter 2015 Results SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., April 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $3.34 million, or $0.53 per basic and diluted share for the first quarter of 2015. This compares to net income of $3.40 million, or $0.54 per basic and diluted
April 27, 2015	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend and First Quarter 2015 Results Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend and First Quarter 2015 Results SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., April 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $3.34 million, or $0.53 per basic and diluted share for the first quarter of 2015. This compares to net income of $3.40 million, or $0.54 per basic and diluted
April 27, 2015	8-K	Merchants Bancshares FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) April 27, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission
April 27, 2015	EX-2.1	PLAN OF MERGER by and between Merchants Bancshares, Inc. NUVO Bank & Trust Company Dated as of April 27, 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and between Merchants Bancshares, Inc. and NUVO Bank & Trust Company Dated as of April 27, 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS RECITALS 1 ARTICLE I - THE MERGER 2 Section 1.01. The Merger 2 Section 1.02. Tax Consequences 2 Section 1.03. Charter, Articles of Association and Bylaws of the Surviving Bank 2 Section 1.04. Directors and Officers; Continuity of Business; Lo
April 27, 2015	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares Eyes Growth Opportunity Through Agreement To Acquire NUVO Bank & Trust Company Merchants Bancshares Eyes Growth Opportunity Through Agreement To Acquire NUVO Bank & Trust Company Targeted commercial banking opportunity marks first expansion outside Vermont SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt.
April 27, 2015	8-K	Merchants Bancshares CURRENT REPORT (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) April 27, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission
April 17, 2015	DEF 14A	Merchants Bancshares DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Ru
March 3, 2015	8-K	Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Other Events UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) February 26, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi
February 3, 2015	8-K	Other Events UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) January 29, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio
January 29, 2015	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) January 29, 2015 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio
January 29, 2015	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend, Fourth Quarter and Year End 2014 Results Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend, Fourth Quarter and Year End 2014 Results SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., Jan. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $2.50 million, or $0.40 per basic and $0.39 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2014. This compares to net income of $3.82 million, or $0.61
December 22, 2014	8-K	Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) December 19, 2014 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi
December 22, 2014	EX-99.1	Merchants Bank Announces New Executive Officers Exhibit 99.1 For Release: December 19, 2014 Contact: Geoffrey R. Hesslink (802) 865-1601 Merchants Bank Announces New Executive Officers SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT — Geoffrey R. Hesslink, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Merchants Bank and, effective January 1, 2015, Merchants Bank’s President and CEO, announced a number of executive officer changes at Merchants Bank today. Effect
November 24, 2014	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) November 21, 2014 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi
November 24, 2014	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Appointment of Chief Executive Officer of Merchants Bank Exhibit 99.1 For Release: November 21, 2014 Contact: Michael R. Tuttle (802) 865-1808 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Appointment of Chief Executive Officer of Merchants Bank SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT—Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), President and CEO, Michael R. Tuttle, announced the appointment of Geoffrey R. Hesslink as the thirteenth President and CEO of Merchants’ main operating sub
October 30, 2014	S-8 POS	MBVT / Merchants Bancshares, Inc. S-8 POS - - FORM S-8 POS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 30, 2014 Registration No.
October 21, 2014	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) October 21, 2014 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio
October 21, 2014	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2014 Results Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2014 Results SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., Oct. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $2.81 million and $9.62 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.44 and $1.52 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. This compares to net
October 16, 2014	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) October 16, 2014 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio
October 16, 2014	EX-99.1	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend Declaration and Earnings Release Calendar Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend Declaration and Earnings Release Calendar SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., Oct. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, announced that its Board of Directors declared today, October 16, 2014, a dividend of 28 cents per share, payable November 13, 2014, to shareholders of record as of October 30, 20
October 2, 2014	EX-99	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer Exhibit 99 Exhibit 99.1 For Release: October 2, 2014 Contact: Michael R. Tuttle (802) 865-1808 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT—Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, announced that Thomas Meshako has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective November 10, 2014. Mr. Mesh
October 2, 2014	8-K	Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits UNITED STATES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) October 2, 2014 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporatio
September 19, 2014	8-K	Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits UNITED STATES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) September 19, 2014 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpora
September 19, 2014	EX-99	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer Exhibit 99 Exhibit 99.1 For Release: September 19, 2014 Contact: Michael R. Tuttle (802) 865-1808 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT—Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, announced that Janet P. Spitler, Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, is resigning effective De
July 24, 2014	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) July 22, 2014 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
July 24, 2014	EX-99	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2014 Results Exhibit 99 Exhibit 99.1 For Release: July 22, 2014 Contact: Jodi Bachand, Merchants Bank, at (802) 865-1807 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2014 Results SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT— Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $3.41 million and $6.82 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.54 and $1.07 for the thre
July 17, 2014	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events UNITED STATES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) July 17, 2014 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
July 17, 2014	EX-99	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend Declaration and Earnings Release Calendar For Release: October 15, 1998 Exhibit 99.1 For Release: July 17, 2014 Contact: Jodi Bachand (802) 865-1807 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend Declaration and Earnings Release Calendar SOUTH BURLINGTON, VTMerchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, announced that its Board of Directors declared today, July 17, 2014, a dividend of 28 cents per share,
May 19, 2014	8-K	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders UNITED STATES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) May 15, 2014 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
April 23, 2014	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - BODY OF FORM 8-K UNITED STATES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) April 22, 2014 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
April 23, 2014	EX-99	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2014 Results, Loans up 6% from March 31, 2013 For Release: October 15, 1998 Exhibit 99.1 For Release: April 22, 2014 Contact: Margaret Bouffard, Merchants Bank, at (802) 865-1807 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2014 Results, Loans up 6% from March 31, 2013 SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT— Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $3.40 million, or diluted earnings pe
April 18, 2014	EX-99	For Release: April 17, 2014 For Release: October 15, 1998 Exhibit 99.1 For Release: April 17, 2014 Contact: Margaret M. Bouffard (802) 865-1807 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend Declaration and Earnings Release Calendar SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT—Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, announced that its Board of Directors declared today, April 17, 2014 a dividend of 28 cents pe
April 18, 2014	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) April 17, 2014 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission
April 2, 2014	DEF 14A	- MERCHANTS BANCSHARES, INC UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.
March 20, 2014	8-K	Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers UNITED STATES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) March 20, 2014 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
March 10, 2014	10-K	Merchants Bancshares 10-K (Annual Report) 69acf217672d4a9 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K [ X ] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 or [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 0-11595 Mercha
February 13, 2014	EX-99.I	to Schedule 13G EX-99.I Exhibit I to Schedule 13G Ameriprise Financial, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, is a parent holding company. The classification and identity of the relevant subsidiaries is as follows: Investment Adviser – Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC is an investment adviser registered under section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
February 13, 2014	EX-99.II	to Schedule 13G Joint Filing Agreement EX-99.II Exhibit II to Schedule 13G Joint Filing Agreement The undersigned persons agree and consent to the joint filing on their behalf of this Schedule 13G dated February 12, 2014 in connection with their beneficial ownership of Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC authorizes Ameriprise Financial, Inc. to execute the Schedule 13G to which this Exhibit is attach
February 13, 2014	SC 13G/A	MBVT / Merchants Bancshares, Inc. / AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC - SC 13G/A Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 d673507dsc13ga.htm SC 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment #3 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 588448100 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2013 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the r
January 28, 2014	EX-99	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces 2013 Results Highlighted by 9% Growth in Average Loans For Release: October 15, 1998 Exhibit 99.1 For Release: January 28, 2014 Contact: Margaret Bouffard, Merchants Bank, at (802) 865-1807 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces 2013 Results Highlighted by 9% Growth in Average Loans SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT— Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $3.82 million and $15.13 million, or dil
January 28, 2014	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - BODY OF FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) January 28, 2014 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio
January 23, 2014	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) January 23, 2014 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio
January 23, 2014	EX-99	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend Declaration, Earnings Release Calendar and Extension of Stock Buyback Program For Release: October 15, 1998 Exhibit 99.1 For Release: January 23, 2014 Contact: Margaret M. Bouffard (802) 865-1807 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend Declaration, Earnings Release Calendar and Extension of Stock Buyback Program SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT—Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, announced that its Board of Directors declared today, Ja
October 25, 2013	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - BODY OF FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) October 24, 2013 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 0-11595 (Commission File Numb
October 25, 2013	EX-99	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2013 Results highlighted by Strong Loan and Deposit Growth For Release: October 15, 1998 Exhibit 99.1 For Release: October 24, 2013 Contact: Margaret Bouffard, Merchants Bank, at (802) 865-1807 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2013 Results highlighted by Strong Loan and Deposit Growth SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT— Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $3.67 million and $11.
October 17, 2013	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - BODY OF FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) October 17, 2013 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio
October 17, 2013	EX-99	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend Declaration and Earnings Release Calendar For Release: October 15, 1998 Exhibit 99.1 For Release: October 17, 2013 Contact: Margaret M. Bouffard (802) 865-1807 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend Declaration and Earnings Release Calendar SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT—Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, announced that its Board of Directors declared today, October 17, 2013, a dividend of 28 cen
July 23, 2013	8-K	Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - BODY OF FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) July 22, 2013 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F
July 23, 2013	EX-99	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2013 Results – Highlighted by Steady Loan Growth and Expense Control For Release: October 15, 1998 Exhibit 99.1 For Release: July 22, 2013 Contact: Margaret Bouffard, Merchants Bank, at (802) 865-1807 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2013 Results – Highlighted by Steady Loan Growth and Expense Control SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT— Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $4.03 million
July 19, 2013	EX-99	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend Declaration and Earnings Release Calendar For Release: October 15, 1998 Exhibit 99.1 For Release: July 18, 2013 Contact: Margaret M. Bouffard (802) 865-1807 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend Declaration and Earnings Release Calendar SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT—Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, announced that its Board of Directors declared today, July 18th, 2013, a dividend of 28 cents p
July 19, 2013	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - BODY OF FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) July 18, 2013 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F
May 22, 2013	EX-99	Merchants Bank Announces Promotion of Geoffrey Hesslink to Chief Operating Officer Converted by EDGARwiz Exhibit 99.1 Merchants Bank Announces Promotion of Geoffrey Hesslink to Chief Operating Officer SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT — Michael R. Tuttle, President and CEO of Merchants Bank, announced that Geoffrey R. Hesslink was appointed Chief Operating Officer. “I have had the great pleasure of working with Geoffrey for 20 years and have a deep appreciation for the partnership we have to
May 22, 2013	8-K	Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8K DATED MAY 16, 2013 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.
May 10, 2013	8-K	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - FORM 8-K DATED MAY 7, 2013 UNITED STATES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) May 7, 2013 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (
April 24, 2013	EX-99	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Strong First Quarter 2013 Results– New Record High Loan Totals Exhibit 99.1 For Release: April 23, 2013 Contact: Janet Kinney, Merchants Bank, at (802) 865-1807 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Strong First Quarter 2013 Results– New Record High Loan Totals SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT—Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $3.61 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.57 for the three mo
April 24, 2013	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - BODY OF FORM 8-K UNITED STATES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) April 23, 2013 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
April 19, 2013	EX-99	Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend Declaration and Earnings Release Calendar For Release: October 15, 1998 Exhibit 99.1 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend Declaration and Earnings Release Calendar SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT—Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, announced that its Board of Directors declared today, April 18, 2013, a dividend of 28 cents per share, payable May 16, 2013, to shareholders of record as of May 2, 20
April 19, 2013	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - BODY OF FORM 8-K UNITED STATES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) April 18, 2013 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
March 28, 2013	DEF 14A	- BODY OF DEF 14A MERCHANTS BANCSHARES, INC UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.
March 28, 2013	DEFA14A	- BODY OF FORM DEFA14A Important Notice of Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting of Important Notice of Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting of MERCHANTS BANCSHARES, INC.
March 8, 2013	EX-16	KPMG LLP Microsoft Word - Merchants 8K Response Letter.docx Exhibit 16.1 KPMG LLP 515 Broadway Albany, NY 12207 March 7, 2013 Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 Ladies and Gentlemen: We were previously principal accountants for Merchants Bancshares, Inc. and, under the date of March 5, 2013, we reported on the consolidated financial statements of Merchants Bancshares, Inc. and subsid
March 8, 2013	8-K/A	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant UNITED STATES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) March 5, 2013 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporatio
February 27, 2013	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) February 21, 2013 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11595 03-0287342 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi
February 27, 2013	EX-16	February 27, 2013 A52.4 Letter to the SEC in response to comments made by a former client reporting a change in principal auditors on Form 8-K/A after our actual termination (that is, upon issuance of our audit report(s)) Exhibit 16.1 February 27, 2013 Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 Ladies and Gentlemen: We are currently principal accountants for Merchants Bancshares, Inc. and, under the
February 13, 2013	EX-99.I	to Schedule 13G EX-99.I Exhibit I to Schedule 13G Ameriprise Financial, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, is a parent holding company. The classification and identity of the relevant subsidiaries is as follows: Investment Adviser – Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC is an investment adviser registered under section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
February 13, 2013	EX-99.II	to Schedule 13G Joint Filing Agreement EX-99.II Exhibit II to Schedule 13G Joint Filing Agreement The undersigned persons agree and consent to the joint filing on their behalf of this Schedule 13G dated February 12, 2013 in connection with their beneficial ownership of Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC authorizes Ameriprise Financial, Inc. to execute the Schedule 13G to which this Exhibit is attach
February 13, 2013	SC 13G/A	MBVT / Merchants Bancshares, Inc. / AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC - SC 13G/A Passive Investment SC 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Amendment #2 Under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 588448100 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2012 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sch
February 11, 2013	SC 13G/A	MBVT / Merchants Bancshares, Inc. / MERCHANTS BANCSHARES INC - AMENDMENT #18 TO SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment Converted by EDGARwiz SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 18) Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock Cusip Number 588448100 Item 1 a. Name of Issuer: Merchants Bancshares, Inc. b. Address of Issuer's Principal Executive offices: 275 Kennedy Drive S. Burlington, VT 05403 Item 2 a. Name of Person Filing: The
January 24, 2013	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - MERCHANTS BANCSHARES, INC. 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: January 23, 2013 (Date of earliest event reported) Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DE (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 000-11595 (Commission File Number)
January 24, 2013	EX-99	SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT -- (Marketwire - January 23, 2013) - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today annou Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Strong 2012 Earnings - Results up 4% Over 2011 SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT - (Marketwire - January 23, 2013) - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $15.19 million, or diluted earnings per share of $2.42 for the year ended December 31, 2012, compared to $14.62 million, or diluted earnings per sha
January 17, 2013	EX-99	SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT -- (Marketwire - January 17, 2013) - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, announced t Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Dividend Declaration, Earnings Release Calendar and Extension of Stock Buyback Program SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT - (Marketwire - January 17, 2013) - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, announced that its Board of Directors declared today, January 17, 2013, a dividend of 28 cents per share, payable February 14, 2013, to sh
January 17, 2013	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - MERCHANTS BANCSHARES, INC. 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: January 17, 2013 (Date of earliest event reported) Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DE (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 000-11595 (Commission File Number)
October 25, 2012	EX-99	SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT -- (Marketwire - October 24, 2012) - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $4.00 million and $11.35 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.64 and $1.8 Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2012 Results - Year-to-Date Results up 4% Over 2011 Driven by Continued Loan and Deposit Growth SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT - (Marketwire - October 24, 2012) - Merchants Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBVT), the parent company of Merchants Bank, today announced net income of $4.00 million and $11.35 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.64 and $1.82 fo

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