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Investar Holding Corporation Acquires Cheaha Financial Group, Inc. (Cheaha Bank)

January 25, 2021

Financial Services

Investar Holding Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cheaha Financial Group, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Cheaha Bank for $80.00 per share, valuing the transaction at approximately $41.1 million. The deal, which expands Investar's footprint into eastern Alabama (Oxford) and bolsters its deposit base, is expected to close in early Q2 2021 subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.

FNB Corporation to Acquire UB Bancorp (Union Bank) in All-Stock Merger

July 21, 2022

Financial Services

UB Bancorp, parent of Union Bank, announced that it has signed a definitive merger agreement under which FNB Corporation will acquire UB Bancorp in an all-stock transaction. The deal is contemplated to close during the fourth quarter of 2022, subject to regulatory approval and UB Bancorp and FNB shareholder approvals.

Citizens Financial Group Completes Acquisition of Investors Bancorp

April 7, 2022

Financial Services

Citizens Financial Group has completed its previously announced merger/acquisition of Investors Bancorp. Investors has been merged into Citizens, with Citizens as the surviving corporation, and Investors Bank merged with Citizens Bank, National Association. The combined franchise expands Citizens’ presence in the New York City and Philadelphia metro areas and across New Jersey.

United Bancorporation of Alabama merges United Bank with Town-Country United Bank

September 5, 2024

Financial Services

United Bancorporation of Alabama, Inc. announced that its banking subsidiaries Town-Country United Bank and United Bank will merge effective October 1, 2024, with United Bank as the surviving entity. After completion, United Bank will have approximately $1.3 billion in assets and operate 19 full-service branches plus four loan production and support offices across Alabama and the panhandle of Florida.

ABN AMRO to Acquire NIBC Bank From Blackstone in €960 Million Deal

November 12, 2025

Financial Services

ABN AMRO agreed to acquire NIBC Bank from Blackstone for an estimated €960 million (0.85x book value), strengthening ABN AMRO’s retail and commercial banking presence in the Netherlands. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and works council consultations, and includes integration steps such as merging certain mortgage entities and refocusing mortgage brand strategy.

United Bankshares to Acquire Piedmont Bancorp

May 10, 2024

Financial Services

United Bankshares entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Piedmont Bancorp, the parent company of The Piedmont Bank, in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $267 million. The deal received all required regulatory approvals, with the merger expected to close in early 2025 and Piedmont to merge into United.