Berkshire Hills Bancorp and Brookline Bancorp Merge To Form Beacon Financial Corporation (Beacon Bank)
September 2, 2025
Berkshire Hills Bancorp and Brookline Bancorp completed a merger of equals to form Beacon Financial Corporation, the parent of the newly branded Beacon Bank, headquartered in Boston. The combined regional bank has roughly $24 billion in assets, more than 145 branches across New England and New York, and expanded commercial, consumer, and wealth-management capabilities.
- Buyers
- Beacon Financial Corporation
- Targets
- Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc., Brookline Bancorp, Inc.
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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