Important Information and Where You Can Find It This press release may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed transaction by New York Community and Flagstar. In connection with the proposed transaction, New York Community will file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 to register the shares of New York Community's capital stock to be issued in connection with the proposed transaction. The registration statement will include a prospectus of New York Community and a joint proxy statement of New York Community and Flagstar, which will be sent to the stockholders of New York Community and shareholders of Flagstar seeking certain approvals related to the proposed transaction.