• Triad Business Bank challenged M&F's rejection of its competing proposal as M&F postponed its shareholder meeting to November 4.
• The proposal offers $53.50 cash per share or a fixed 1.25-share exchange ratio; cash elections exceeding 25% of outstanding shares face proration.
• M&F shareholders would own about 47% to 50% of the $1 billion combined institution, preserving M&F's charter, Durham headquarters and minority-depository status.
• The competing Optus agreement offers up to $46.57 per share at closing, with another $6.73 conditional on timely Series E preferred redemption.
• Optus would absorb M&F Bank at closing, retaining the Mechanics & Farmers name for two years as a division.

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