Actually a few gems from the emails this morning.
First, the comment about operating costs being high still bc of merger requirements. Meaning, we are still holding people, locations, equipment etc. bc of requirements set in the merger. BHI hsa to keep x amount of people in case the merger goes through. Once the merger is off the table, these costs will be eliminated. For those confused, that means more locations closing and more layoffs.
Second, from all that I have read, and I may have missed it, but I believe this is the first time where MC didn't elaborate in a positive manner regarding the merger. He simply stated "we'll keep you posted" and not his typical pep talk positive spin.