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             Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) 
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             Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) 
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             Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) 
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             ORANGE COUNTY BANCORP, INC. 
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             DATE: October 25, 2021 
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             By:    
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     /s/ Robert Peacock | 
  
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             Robert Peacock 
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             Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 
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