Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp to Acquire LINKBANCORP, Inc. in All-Stock Transaction

F.N.B. Corporation Acquires Howard Bancorp, Inc. in $418 Million Stock Deal

January 24, 2022

Financial Services

F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB) announced and later completed its merger to acquire Howard Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HBMD) for an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $418 million. The deal included Howard Bancorp’s wholly owned banking subsidiary, Howard Bank, with customers transitioning to FNB systems and branding in early February 2022.

LCNB Corp. Acquires Eagle Financial Bancorp, Inc.

November 29, 2023

Financial Services

LCNB Corp. (the holding company for LCNB National Bank) agreed to acquire Eagle Financial Bancorp, Inc. (the holding company for EAGLE.bank) in a stock-and-cash merger that will expand LCNB's presence in the Cincinnati market. EFBI operates three full-service banking offices and reported $175.8 million in assets and $135.0 million in deposits as of September 30, 2023; the deal is expected to close in Q2 2024 and to be accretive to earnings with a tangible book value earn-back of approximately 2.1 years.

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.

First Financial Bancorp to Acquire BankFinancial Corporation

January 1, 2026

Financial Services

First Financial Bancorp agreed to acquire Chicago-based BankFinancial Corporation in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $142 million. The deal is intended to expand First Financial’s presence in the Chicago market, adding 18 financial centers and BankFinancial’s consumer, trust/wealth management, and selected commercial lending capabilities.

HBT Financial Completes Merger with CNB Bank Shares, Inc.

March 2, 2026

Financial Services

HBT Financial, Inc. completed its merger with CNB Bank Shares, Inc., the holding company for CNB Bank. Following the transaction, CNB became a wholly-owned subsidiary of HBT, and CNB Bank merged into HBT’s subsidiary Heartland Bank. The combined organization expands HBT Financial’s footprint across central Illinois and the Chicago and St. Louis metro areas.

DMG Bancshares Inc. to Acquire Liberty Bancorp in All-Cash Merger

February 28, 2022

Financial Services

DMG Bancshares Inc. signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Liberty Bancorp (Liberty Bank) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $31.2 million in base consideration. The deal includes potential additional cash consideration of up to approximately $2.9 million based on certain events and is expected to close in the summer of 2022, subject to approvals.