Commerce Bancshares Acquires FineMark Holdings in All-Stock Merger

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.

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.

The First Bancshares Acquires Beach Bancorp, Inc.

April 26, 2022

Financial Services

The First Bancshares, Inc. (The First) entered into and completed a definitive agreement to acquire Beach Bancorp, Inc., the parent of Beach Bank, in an all‑stock transaction valued at approximately $116.7 million based on First Bancshares’ April 25, 2022 closing price. Beach Bank — which operates seven branches across the Florida panhandle and Tampa markets — was merged into The First Bank, expanding The First’s footprint in Northwest Florida and providing an entry into the Tampa market.

Fulton Financial Corporation to Acquire Blue Foundry Bancorp in All-Stock Merger

November 24, 2025

Financial Services

Fulton Financial Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Blue Foundry Bancorp in an all-stock transaction. Under the terms, Blue Foundry shareholders will receive 0.6500 shares of Fulton common stock for each Blue Foundry share, valuing the deal at approximately $243 million.

Capital Bancorp Acquires Integrated Financial Holdings in $66 Million Deal

March 29, 2024

Financial Services

Capital Bancorp will acquire Integrated Financial Holdings in a cash-and-stock merger agreement valued at $66 million. The deal is expected to expand Capital Bancorp’s nationwide government-guaranteed lending capabilities across USDA and SBA programs.

Merchants & Marine Bancorp, Inc. to Acquire Farmers-Merchants Bank & Trust Company

October 24, 2025

Financial Services

Merchants & Marine Bancorp, Inc. (MNMB) and Farmers-Merchants Bank & Trust Company (FM Bank) entered into a definitive agreement for an all-cash merger. Under the agreement, FM Bank will merge into Merchants & Marine Bank, with FM Bank continuing to operate under its established brand as a division.