On May 1, 2014, Harvard Illinois Bancorp, Inc issued a statement comparing its nominee, Brian S. Rebhorn and Stilwell Value LLC's nominee, Mark S. Saladin. In addition, the Company urged its shareholders to sign and return its proxy card voting to elect its 2 director nominees, Donn L. Claussen and Brian S. Rebhorn. The Company also recommended its shareholders to discard any proxy card sent by Stilwell Value LLC.