Three-Way Merger Forms NewCU

PORTLAND, Ore. - (07/29/05) -- Three area credit unions havecombined in a rare three-way merger to create the state's 12thlargest credit union. The merger of Oregon Central CU, OregonianFCU and Mountain View FCU will form an institution with $240million in assets serving 40,000 members. The new credit union willbe known as Oregonians CU and be headquartered in downtownPortland, with eight branches throughout the Portland and Eugeneareas.