Michigan State University Federal Credit Union Acquires Algonquin State Bank

Beacon Credit Union Acquires Mid-Southern Savings Bank, FSB

January 26, 2024

Financial Services

Beacon Credit Union (BCU) entered a definitive purchase and assumption agreement to acquire substantially all assets and assume substantially all liabilities of Mid-Southern Savings Bank, FSB (MSB). The deal — BCU's first community bank acquisition — expands Beacon's footprint in southern Indiana; it is subject to MSB shareholder and regulatory approvals and is expected to close in Q3 or Q4 2024. MSB leadership will transition into roles at BCU and BCU intends to keep MSB branches and loan production offices open following completion.

United Federal Credit Union Acquires Edgewater Bank

October 27, 2020

Financial Services

United Federal Credit Union will acquire the assets and assume the liabilities of Edgewater Bank in an all-cash transaction. Edgewater Bancorp and Edgewater Bank will liquidate and distribute remaining cash to stockholders; the deal expands United's branch network and increases its assets to roughly $3.5 billion.

Nicolet Bankshares Acquires Mackinac Financial Corporation (mBank)

April 12, 2021

Financial Services

Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. agreed to acquire Mackinac Financial Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary mBank in a transaction valued at approximately $248 million. The deal, consisting of roughly 80% stock and 20% cash, expands Nicolet's community banking footprint into Northern Michigan and is expected to close in Q3 2021 subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Gesa Credit Union to Acquire Security State Bank

May 23, 2024

Financial Services

Gesa Credit Union has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire and assume substantially all assets and liabilities of Security State Bank (a subsidiary of Security State Corporation). The deal, which is subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals and expected to close in 2025, will transfer Security State Bank's 12 branches in Lewis, Thurston, Pacific and Grays Harbor counties to Gesa as part of its Pacific Northwest expansion.

DFCU Financial Acquires First Citrus Bank

January 3, 2023

Financial Services

DFCU Financial has completed its acquisition of First Citrus Bank and rebranded the combined operations as DFCU Financial. The deal expands DFCU's presence into the Tampa Bay/Florida market and brings First Citrus customers access to DFCU's broader product set including mortgages, consumer loans, and investment services.

Lake Michigan Credit Union Acquires Pilot Bancshares (Pilot Bank & NAFCO)

June 16, 2021

Financial Services

Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) agreed to acquire Pilot Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for Tampa-based Pilot Bank and National Aircraft Finance Company, in an all-cash transaction that will pay Pilot shareholders $6.25 per share. The deal expands LMCU’s Florida footprint to 19 branches and adds Pilot’s aircraft finance and SBA origination capabilities, increasing LMCU’s total assets and deposit base in the state.