CAMBRIDGE, Ohio, Feb. 20, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Camco Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:CAFI) announced today that at a special meeting of stockholders held on February 19, 2014, the stockholders voted to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Huntington Bancshares Incorporated. As previously announced on October 10, 2013, there are several conditions that must be satisfied before the merger may be consummated, including, but not limited to, regulatory approvals.
James E. Huston, Chairman, President, CEO of Camco Financial Corporation, commented, "We are pleased with the overwhelming affirmative vote at yesterday's Special Merger Meeting of Stockholders concerning the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Huntington Bancshares Incorporated. We expect a smooth transition following completion of the merger with our customers gaining expanded access to some of the most innovative banking products and services in the industry."
About Camco Financial Corporation: Camco Financial Corporation, holding company for Advantage Bank, is a multi-state bank holding company headquartered in Cambridge, Ohio. Advantage Bank offers community banking that includes commercial, business and consumer financial services and internet banking from 22 offices. Additional information about Camco Financial may be found on the Company's web sites:www.camcofinancial.com or www.advantagebank.com.
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