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The tender offer ofF&M National Corporation to purchase its common stock from shareholders who are the beneficial owners of 50 or fewer shares has been extended to September 11 by the directors of the corporation.
The purpose of the offer is to reduce expenses in servicing these accounts while providing eligible share
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