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Overview of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
            Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021

            Information based on SBA guidance as of January 8, 2021
                          Updated: January 15, 2021

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What do I need to know about the reopening and expansion of the PPP?

On December 27, 2020 the President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021, which continues the
PPP efforts to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

       Highlights of PPP:
       Re-opens to first time PPP borrowers for loans up to                      Prohibits any entity that has gone out of business,
       $10 million ($20 million corporate group cap)                             and has no intention of reopening, from receiving a
                                                                                 PPP loan
       Introduces Second Draw loan program for existing
       PPP borrowers; up to $2 million ($4 million corporate                     Simplified loan forgiveness for borrowers with PPP
       group cap)                                                                loans up to $150,000

       Made the following additional eligible expenses for
       loan forgiveness:
        ✓ Covered Operation            ✓ Covered Supplier costs
          expenditures
        ✓ Covered Property damage      ✓ Covered Worker protection expenditure
          costs

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What are the key eligibility requirements for an Initial PPP loan?

Businesses, including certain nonprofits, veterans organizations, tribal business concerns, sole proprietorships, self-
employed individuals, and independent contractors must have been in operation on February 15, 2020.

       Initial PPP loan applicant:
       ✓ Has not previously received a PPP loan from M&T or another
         financial institution
       ✓ Businesses with not more than 500 employees*
       ✓ Is required to refinance the balance on the EIDL loan obtained                                   Loan amount maximum
         between January 31, 2020 and April 3, 2020 into your initial (first

                                                                                                          ( ) X 2.5
         draw) PPP loan if you used the EIDL for payroll expenses                                          Average
                                                                                                           monthly
                                                                                                           payroll
                                                                                                            costs
          Businesses in certain industries can have more than 500 employees if they meet                   or up to $10 million
          applicable SBA employee-based size standards for those industries (NAICS code) or if
          they meet both tests in the SBA’s “alternative size standard” as of March 27, 2020.
          Small businesses in the hospitality and food industry with more than one location could
          also be eligible if their individual locations employ less than 500 workers.

       *The 500 employee threshold includes all employees: full-time, part-time, and any other status**
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What are the eligibility requirements for a Second Draw PPP loan?

All businesses, including certain nonprofits, veterans organizations, tribal business concerns, sole proprietorships, self-
employed individuals, and independent contractors, must have been in operation on February 15, 2020.

    Second Draw PPP loan applicant:                                                                            Loan amount maximum
    ✓ Previously received a PPP Loan (from M&T or another financial
                                                                                                                ( ) X 2.5
                                                                                                                  Average
                                                                                                                  monthly
      institution) and will or has used the full amount only for authorized                                       payroll
      uses by the disbursement date of the second PPP loan                                                         costs
    ✓ Has no more than 300 employees combined with affiliates (unless
                                                                                                                  or up to $2 million
      NAICS 72, 511110 or 5151 then 300 per location)
    ✓ Can demonstrate at least a 25% reduction in gross receipts
                                                                                                          Accommodations & Food Services loan
      between comparable quarters in 2019 and 2020; or if in
                                                                                                          amount maximum (NAICS code 72)
      operations for all of 2019, you may use annual gross receipts

                                                                                                                ( ) X 3.5
                                                                                                                  Average
    ✓ Has not nor plans to receive a Shuttered Venue grant                                                        monthly
                                                                                                                  payroll
                                                                                                                   costs

                                                                                                                  or up to $2 million
       *The 300-employee threshold includes all employees: full-time, part-time, and any other status**

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Highlights of PPP

                          Borrowers will                                  NO
                          need to certify
                                                                                Prepayment penalties
                          that they’ve been
            impacted by COVID-19 as well as
                                                       loan per Tax             Collateral required
            meet other SBA eligibility
            requirements (e.g. size standards)         Identification
                                                         Number                 Personal guarantees

                     Repayment terms:
                                                                         Prohibits any entity that has
                    1%APR
                      Interest rate
                                           60MONTH
                                                 Loan term
                                                                        gone out of business, and has
                                                                        no intention of reopening, from
                                                                            applying for a PPP loan

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What documentation do I need to supply when applying?

1. Gather your ownership information, including your Tax Identification Number and breakdown of ownership
2. Gather documentation to establish that the business was in operation on February 15, 2020
3. Gather and Scan PDF Copies of 2019 and/or 2020 Year-to-Date payroll documents

                   Documentation to demonstrate the loan amount may include, but is not limited to, the following:
                    For Businesses with Employees (if applicable):                                    For Sole Proprietorships and Independent Contractors
                                                                                                                          (if applicable):
   ✓ 2019 and/or 2020 IRS 940, 941 or 944 payroll tax reports                               ✓ Form 1040 Schedule C or F for 2019 and/or 2020 (Self-employed
   ✓ Payroll statement or similar documentation to demonstrate operations                     individuals with no employees must submit Form 1099-MISC in addition
     on 02/15/20                                                                              to 1040 Schedule C or F)
   ✓ For S or C Corps: Equivalent payroll processor records or IRS Wage                     ✓ Payroll tax filings
     and Tax Statements, along with the filed business tax return                           ✓ Payroll statement or similar documentation to demonstrate operations on
   ✓ Summary of payroll expenses for Individual Employees with cash                           02/15/20
     compensation over $100,000                                                             ✓ Bank Statements to demonstrate payroll disbursements
   ✓ K-1 (IRS 1065) for Partnership Self Employed employment income                         ✓ General Ledger Reports or statements to assist with Health Care and
   ✓ General Ledger Reports or statements to assist with Health Care and                      Retirement benefits
     Retirement benefits (S or C Corps may use IRS Form 1120 or IRS                         ✓ State Quarterly Wage Reporting Forms
     1120-S)
   ✓ State Quarterly Wage Reporting Forms

       Second Draw Applicants: Documentation demonstrating 25% reduction in gross receipts for loans greater than $150,000 is required. Including, but not limited to, tax
       forms, quarterly income statement, or bank statement. If the loan is $150,000 or less, you have the option to provide at application, however, you must minimally supply
       by loan forgiveness.
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Tips for preparing payroll costs
                                                                                                                               TIP:
                                                                                                                       Understanding your
                            How do I calculate my annual PAYROLL COSTS?                                               Annual Payroll costs
                                                                                                                          will help with
                                                                                                                      completing the online
                                                                                                                       application process
                                 Sum of                           Sum of
                                                                                                     PAYROLL
                               INCLUDED                         EXCLUDED
                                                                                                      COSTS
                               payroll costs                    payroll costs

      What PAYROLL COSTS are included?
                                                                                                                       SELF EMPLOYED &
                                                                                 Payments required for group             INDEPENDENT
                    Salary, wages,              Employee benefits including          health care benefits
                commissions, or tips (capped                                                                            CONTRACTORS
    EMPLOYERS

                                                 costs for vacation, parental,       including insurance
                 at $100,000 on an annualized                                                                     ✓   Wages
                                                family, medical, or sick leave     premiums (such as health,
                    basis for each employee)                                                                      ✓   Commissions
                                                                                  dental, and vision insurance)
                                                                                                                  ✓   Income
                                                                                                                  ✓   Net earnings from self-
                Payment of state and local                                           Employer paid 401K               employment
                   taxes assessed on            Allowance for separation or        matches, profit sharing
                     compensation                       dismissal                     payments, pension           Capped at $100,000 on an
                 (excludes employer paid FICA                                       contributions and SEP         annualized basis for each
                            taxes)                                               contributions for W2 Owners      employee

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How does loan forgiveness work?

PPP loans may be eligible for loan forgiveness if the borrower uses the proceeds to maintain payroll and eligible
business expenses.

   What costs are eligible for loan forgiveness?
   A borrower is eligible for loan forgiveness equal to the amount the borrower
   spent on the following items during the 8-24 week covered period:
                                                                                  60% Usage for payroll costs
                                                                                   Minimum
                                                                                   Payroll expenses, including health and retirement benefits,
                                                                                   and payment of state and local taxes imposed on employee
        Payroll costs                               Covered Personal protective    payroll
                                                    equipment (PPE) expenses
        Business rent & lease                       Covered Property damage
        agreements
        Business mortgage interest
                                                    expenses
                                                    Covered Supplier
                                                                                  40%                  Usage for other eligible
                                                                                                       business expenses
                                                                                  Interest on business mortgage obligations, rent/leases, utilities,
                                                    expenditures                  personal protective equipment, property damage, supplier
        Business utility payments                   Covered Operational           expenditures and operational payments
         Electricity, gas, water, transportation,   expenditures
         telephone, and internet access                                            Note: Mortgage loans, rent & lease agreements, and utilities had to
                                                                                   be in effect before February 15, 2020

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How do I apply for a PPP loan?

Visit www.mtb.com/business-informed to begin your PPP application

Applicants must have an M&T business checking account and can demonstrate business was in operation on
February 15, 2020.

   Application tips:
                                                                            If you need assistance, please call:
          It is recommended that a Business Owner complete the online PPP
          application
                                                                                   Your Relationship Manager or
                                                                                   Branch Manager
          Have all of your documentation ready before you begin (Second
          Draw applicants will need their SBA loan number)
                                                                                   Telephone Contact Center:
                                                                                   1-800-724-6070
          Review and become familiar with the SBA Form 2483 or 2483-SD
          as these questions will be asked in the online portal.

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