First Internet Bancorp Terminates Merger Agreement With First Century Bancorp

Bank First Corporation Acquires Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc.

January 2, 2026

Financial Services

Bank First Corporation has completed its acquisition of Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc., parent company of The First National Bank and Trust Company, in an all-stock deal valued at about $174.3 million. The combined organization is expanding its services to include trust and wealth management, with Centre continuing as a division until a planned system conversion in 2026.

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.

Renasant to Merge With The First Bancshares

October 22, 2024

Financial Services

Renasant Corporation and The First Bancshares announced they have received all necessary regulatory approvals to complete the proposed merger. The companies expect to close the transaction on April 1, 2025, following shareholder approval previously obtained in October 2024.

First Bancorp Acquires GrandSouth Bancorporation

January 1, 2023

Financial Services

First Bancorp (parent of First Bank) completed its acquisition of GrandSouth Bancorporation (the parent of GrandSouth Bank) effective January 1, 2023 in an all-stock merger (0.91 shares of First Bancorp per GrandSouth share). The deal expands First Bank's presence in South Carolina by adding GrandSouth's eight branches and is expected to accelerate First Bancorp's South Carolina growth, creating a combined company with approximately $12 billion in assets and 118 branches.

Byline Bancorp, Inc. Completes Merger with First Security Bancorp, Inc.

April 1, 2025

Financial Services

Byline Bancorp, Inc. completed its merger with First Security Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly owned bank subsidiary, First Security Trust and Savings Bank. Effective April 1, 2025, First Security Trust and Savings Bank merged with and into Byline Bank in a deal valued at about $41.5 million at closing.

FirstSun Capital Bancorp to Merge With First Foundation Inc to Create a $17 Billion Regional Bank

February 25, 2026

Financial Services

FirstSun Capital Bancorp and First Foundation Inc. announced an all-stock merger to combine their bank subsidiaries, with Sunflower Bank, N.A. as the surviving bank. The deal was approved by both boards and is subject to remaining regulatory and shareholder closing conditions, with an expected close in early Q2 2026 (later targeted for April 1, 2026).