CFR > Title 12 - Banks and Banking > CHAPTER V—OFFICE OF THRIFT SUPERVISION, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY > PART 563b—CONVERSIONS FROM MUTUAL TO STOCK FORM > SUBPART A—Standard Conversions (§563b.100 to §563b.575) > 563b.250—Who must comply with these proxy solicitation provisions?

563b.250—Who must comply with these proxy solicitation provisions?

(a) You must comply with these proxy solicitation provisions when you provide proxy solicitation material to members for the meeting to vote on your plan of conversion.
(b) Your members must comply with these proxy solicitation provisions when they provide proxy solicitation materials to members for the meeting to vote on your conversion, pursuant to § 563b.280, except where:
(1) The member solicits 50 people or fewer and does not solicit proxies on your behalf; or
(2) The member solicits proxies through newspaper advertisements after your board of directors adopts the plan of conversion. Any newspaper advertisements may include only the following information:
(i) Your name;
(ii) The reason for the advertisement;
(iii) The proposal or proposals to be voted upon;
(iv) Where a member may obtain a copy of the proxy solicitation material; and
(v) A request for your members to vote at the meeting.