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Filed by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (Commission File No.: 001-14678)

Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933

Subject Company: Private Bancorp (Commission File No. 001-34066)

 

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CIBC to acquire PrivateBancorp, Inc.

Enhances CIBC’s U.S. presence while accelerating our growth & client focused strategy

June 29, 2016


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Forward-Looking Statements

From time to time, we make written or oral forward-looking statements within the meaning of certain securities laws, including in this presentation, in other filings with Canadian securities regulators or the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and in other communications. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about our operations, business lines, financial condition, risk management, priorities, targets, ongoing objectives, strategies and outlook for 2016 and subsequent periods. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the words “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “estimate” and other similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will”, “should”, “would” and “could”. By their nature, these statements require us to make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific. A variety of factors, many of which are beyond our control, affect our operations, performance and results and could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in any of our forward-looking statements. These factors include credit, market, liquidity,strategic,insurance,operational, reputation and legal, regulatory and environmental risk; the effectiveness and adequacy of our risk management models and processes; legislative or regulatory developments in the jurisdictions where we operate; amendments to, and interpretations of, risk-based capital guidelines and reporting instructions; the resolution of legal proceedings and related matters; the effect of changes to accounting standards, rules and interpretations; changes in our estimates of reserves and allowances; changes in tax laws; changes to our credit ratings; political conditions and developments; the possible effect on our business of international conflicts and the war on terror; natural disasters, public health emergencies, disruptions to public infrastructure and other catastrophic events; reliance on third parties to provide components of our business infrastructure; the accuracy and completeness of information provided to us by clients and counterparties; the failure of third parties to comply with their obligations to us and our affiliates; intensifying competition from established competitors and new entrants in the financial services industry; technological change; global capital market activity; changes in monetary and economic policy; currency value fluctuations; general business and economic conditions worldwide, as well as in Canada, the U.S. and other countries where we have operations; changes in market rates and prices which may adversely affect the value of financial products; our success in developing and introducing new products and services, expanding existing distribution channels, developing new distribution channels and realizing increased revenue from these channels; changes in client spending and saving habits; our ability to attract and retain key employees and executives; our ability to successfully execute our strategies and complete and integrate acquisitions and joint ventures; and our ability to anticipate and manage the risks associated with these factors. This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of our forward-looking statements. These and other factors should be considered carefully and readers should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that is contained in this presentation or in other communications except as required by law.

In connection with the proposed transaction, CIBC will file with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form F-4 that will include a Proxy Statement of PrivateBancorp, Inc. and a Prospectus of CIBC, as well as other relevant documents concerning the proposed transaction. The proposed transaction involving CIBC and PrivateBancorp, Inc. will be submitted to PrivateBancorp’s stockholders for their consideration. This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. STOCKHOLDERS OF PrivateBancorp, Inc. ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS REGARDING THE TRANSACTION WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Stockholders will be able to obtain a free copy of the definitive proxy statement/prospectus, as well as other filings containing information about CIBC and PrivateBancorp, Inc., without charge, at the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov). Copies of the proxy statement/prospectus and the filings with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference in the proxy statement/prospectus can also be obtained, without charge, by directing a request to CIBC, 18 York Street, 9th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5J 2T8, Attention: Investor Relations, 416-861-8870 or to PrivateBancorp, Inc., Investor Relations, 120 S. LaSalle, Chicago, IL, 60603, 312-564-6076.

CIBC,PrivateBancorp, Inc.,their respective directors and executive officers and other persons may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. Information regarding CIBC’s directors and executive officers is available in its Annual Report on Form 40-F for the year ended October 31, 2015, which was filed with the SEC on December 3, 2015, and its management proxy circular and notice of annual and special meeting of shareholders for its 2016 annual and special meeting of shareholders, which was furnished to the SEC under cover of a Form 6-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2016. Information regarding PrivateBancorp, Inc.’s directors and executive officers is available in PrivateBancorp, Inc.’s proxy statement for its 2016 annual meeting filed on Schedule 14A, which was filed with SEC on April 8, 2016. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials filed with the SEC. Free copies of this document may be obtained as described in the preceding paragraph.

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Victor Dodig

CIBC President & CEO


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Transaction rationale

PrivateBancorp Deep expertise and strong competitive positions

is a high quality Consistent record of superior loan growth and thoughtful approach to credit

commercial and

private banking Strong and proven management team

franchise… Robust financial returns, with meaningful upside from higher rates

…with a client- Commercial and high net-worth (HNW) client focus

focused culture High-touch, relationship-based service model

and strategy… Chicago’s “hometown bank” with presence in other large metropolitan markets

Provides CIBC’s Canadian clients with access to U.S. banking services

…that provides

an expanded Supports Atlantic Trust’s clients with access to banking capabilities

client offering Builds on PrivateBancorp’s momentum with stronger financial backing, offers growth

opportunities as part of a stronger North American organization

The combination of CIBC and PrivateBancorp creates a strong, integrated and client-focused

U.S. banking business that is expected to contribute 10%+ of CIBC’s consolidated net income

in the short term and 25%+ over time

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Transaction structure

$$USDCAD• Total purchase price of 3.8B, or approximately 4.9B

$$USDUS• Implied value of 47.00 per PrivateBancorp common share, consisting of 18.80

Consideration cash and 0.3657 of a CIBC common share for each share of PrivateBancorp stock

—24% premium over PrivateBancorp’s volume weighted average share price over

the last ten trading days

Approximately 18 times Next Twelve Month (NTM) average analyst diluted Earnings per

Pricing Share (EPS) estimates1

ratios 2.2 times PrivateBancorp’s tangible book value2

Larry Richman will remain PrivateBancorp’s President & CEO and take on an expanded

role as Head of CIBC’s U.S. region

Organizational Atlantic Trust and CIBC’s U.S. corporate banking business will report to Larry

structure Larry will join CIBC’s Executive Committee and report directly to Victor Dodig

PrivateBancorp’s headquarters will remain in Chicago, IL

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Source: ThomsonOne.

2 As at March 31, 2016. Tangible book value is a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure. Please refer to page 18 of PrivateBancorp’s Q1 2016 earnings release and supplement for a reconciliation of PrivateBancorp’s non-U.S. GAAP measures to U.S. GAAP.

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PrivateBancorp is a high quality Chicago-based commercial & private bank with a national U.S. presence

Franchise highlights1 (USD) (3/31/16) Founded 1989 Total commercial offices / branches 35 / 24 Employees ~1,200 Market capitalization ~$2.8B Assets $17.7B

Assets under Administration (AUA) $9.6B

Net income after taxes (NIAT) $193MM (LTM)

Return on average tangible common

12.5% (LTM) equity

Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio 9.8%

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Source: Company filings.

Strong management team with extensive

U.S. banking experience

- Long track record of performance

- Strong risk culture

- Previously ran the commercial banking

business of LaSalle Bank before its

acquisition by Bank of America

Presence in other major metro markets

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Chicago is one of the most attractive banking markets in the U.S.

Chicago overview

Key statistics (2016, USD) U.S. position

Population (MM) 9.6 Rank = 3 rd

GDP (2014 $B) $ 610.6 Rank = 3 rd

Median household National avg.

$ 61.6

income ($000s) = $53.7

Diversified economy with strength in trade, manufacturing, and financial/professional services More than 400 major corporate headquarters Several high-caliber universities, including two of the world’s leading business schools Key logistical hub, including 2nd busiest U.S. airport

Top Metropolitan Statistical Areas (“MSAs”) by deposits1 (USD$B) HNW total wealth2 (USD$B)

$677 1,163

1,029

$340 $232 $171 $157

New York Los Angeles Chicago Miami San Francisco Chicago Canada

2005 – 2015 2012-2014 deposit growth $276 $128 $70 $67 $62 AUM/Population 12%/10% 7%/5%

(USD$B) CAGR

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Source: FDIC Summary of Deposit data as of June 30, 2015.

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Source: U.S. Department of Transportation; SNL Financial; RBC Wealth Management/Capgemini 2015 U.S. Wealth Report.

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PrivateBancorp has delivered consistent growth and strong returns

NIAT to Common Stockholders (USD$MM) Diluted, Cash EPS (USD)

$2.32 $185

$1.94 $153

$1.57 $123

$50 $0.62

2013 2014 2015 2016Q1 2013 2014 2015 2016Q1

Efficiency Ratio (%) Return on Average Assets (%)

56 54 52 1.15

51 1.04 1.13

0.90

2013 2014 2015 2016Q1 2013 2014 2015 2016Q1

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PrivateBancorp has delivered strong loan growth supported by a diversified deposit base

Commercial and Industrial (C&I) and Non-C&I loan growth (2012Q1-2016Q1) Deposit composition (3/31/16)

PrivateBancorp Industry Term Deposits >USD$100k Term Deposits 10%

12.3% <USD$100k 5%

Demand

8.8% Deposits

7.3% 40% Money Market Deposit Accounts +

4.4%

Savings 45%

C&I Loans Non C&I Loans

Total Loans: USD$13.5B Total Deposits: USD$14.5B

73% of PrivateBancorp’s commercial clients have cash management relationships with PrivateBancorp

Source: Company filings; SNL Financial.

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PrivateBancorp has a diversified loan portfolio with strong credit performance

Total loan portfolio: USD$13.5B (3/31/16) C&I loan portfolio: USD$8.6B (3/31/16)

Manufacturing 21% Construction Healthcare 20% Consumer 4% Finance and insurance 16%

6% Wholesale trade 9% Professional, scientific & technical services 7% Real estate, rental & leasing 7% Admin. & support / waste mgmt & remediation 5% Architecture, engineering & construction 3%

Commercial Retail 2% real estate (CRE) All other 10%

26%

Net charge offs / average loans (annualized)

PrivateBancorp Industry

0.54%

0.45%

0.19%

0.05%

Commercial & Industrial (C&I)

2013?2015 3?year average 2016Q1

64%

Source: Company filings; SNL Financial. Industry data is for all U.S. commercial banks.

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PrivateBancorp’s asset sensitive balance sheet provides meaningful upside in rising rate environment

Loan portfolio pricing (3/31/16) 12-month change in net interest income (USD$MM)¹

Fixed rate loans 4%

Variable rate

96% +68

+37

USD$13.5B loan portfolio: +19

? 70% tied to 1-month LIBOR

USD$3.3B securities portfolio:

? Effective duration of 3.4 years

USD$14.5B deposits portfolio:

? USD$4.3B are non-interest bearing +50bps +100bps +200bps

Source: Company filings.

¹ Assumes an immediate parallel shift in interest rate curve at March 31, 2016.

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Key transaction assumptions and financial metrics

Since 2013, PrivateBancorp has delivered annualized revenue1 and NIAT1 growth of 10%

and 23%, respectively, and improved its efficiency ratio from 56% to just over 50%

Limited revenue synergies from the cross-selling of wealth management and capital

market products

Overview Expense synergies are anticipated to be modest

Deposit synergies in the form of sweep deposits from Atlantic Trust and deposits from

other corporate and commercial clients

PrivateBancorp expected to add ~$400MM to CIBC’s NIAT by 2020

~12 cents dilutive to cash EPS in Year 1 and accretive for Year 3

After closing of the transaction:

? CIBC’s CET1 is expected to be above 10%;

Key financial ? CIBC’s leverage ratio is expected to be above 3.8%; and

metrics ? CIBC’s liquidity ratios will continue to exceed regulatory minimum

Expected one time and ongoing pre-tax merger and integration costs of between

USD130MM and USD150MM$$

No reduction to current level of core business investment in Canada or objective of

maintaining dividend payout ratio at top end of 40%—50% range

Anticipated closing is calendar Q1 2017

Closing Subject to PrivateBancorp shareholder approval and customary regulatory approvals

(including OSFI in Canada; Federal Reserve and Illinois Department of Financial and

Professional Regulation in U.S.)

¹ Source: Company filings. Net revenue is a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure. Please refer to page 18 of PrivateBancorp’s

Q1 2016 earnings release and supplement for a reconciliation of PrivateBancorp’s non-U.S. GAAP measures to U.S. GAAP.

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Larry Richman

PrivateBancorp President and CEO


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PrivateBancorp advances CIBC’s client-focused strategy 13 and provides a platform for long term growth

High quality U.S. business banking Ability to service cross-border and Robust, full-service private banking platform U.S. clients across all businesses & wealth Management capabilities

PrivateBancorp Total Loans USD$13.5B AUA CIBC U.S. Corporate Loans USD$10.6B PrivateBancorp USD$9.6B PrivateBancorp Total Deposits USD$14.5B Atlantic Trust (CIBC) USD$27.5B

The combination of CIBC and PrivateBancorp creates a strong, integrated and client-focused U.S. banking business that is expected to contribute 10%+ of CIBC’s total earnings in the short term and 25%+ over time

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