Fulton Bank (Fulton Financial) Acquires Assets and Deposits of Republic First Bank from the FDIC

Business First Bancshares Acquires Progressive Bancorp and Progressive Bank

January 5, 2026

Financial Services

Business First Bancshares, Inc. (the holding company for b1BANK) completed its acquisition of Progressive Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Progressive Bank. The deal expands b1BANK's presence across North Louisiana, adding nine locations and increasing Business First's total assets to approximately $8.7 billion.

Bank First Corporation Acquires Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc. in All-Stock Deal

January 2, 2026

Financial Services

Bank First Corporation (holding company of Bank First, N.A.) completed its acquisition of Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of The First National Bank and Trust Company, in an all-stock transaction. The deal expands Bank First’s services into trust and wealth management and increases its footprint across Wisconsin and the Stateline area of Illinois.

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.

FirstBanc of Alabama Completes Acquisition of FBDC Financial Corporation (First Fidelity Bank)

December 10, 2025

Financial Services

FirstBanc of Alabama, Inc. (parent of First Bank of Alabama) completed its acquisition of FBDC Financial Corporation, the parent company of First Fidelity Bank. The deal, first announced as a definitive merger agreement on December 10, 2025, paid $20.5 million in aggregate consideration (60% stock, 40% cash) and adds First Fidelity Bank locations in Fort Payne, Ider, and Rainsville to First Bank of Alabama’s footprint.

Fulton Financial Corporation Acquires Blue Foundry Bancorp

November 24, 2025

Financial Services

Fulton Financial Corporation agreed to acquire Blue Foundry Bancorp in an all-stock merger, valuing the transaction at approximately $243 million based on Fulton's share price at signing. Fulton later announced the successful completion of the acquisition on April 1, 2026, with Blue Foundry Bank initially operating as a wholly owned subsidiary before integration into Fulton Bank.

Fulton Financial Corporation Acquires Prudential Bancorp, Inc.

May 23, 2022

Financial Services

Fulton Financial Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Prudential Bancorp, Inc. in a stock-and-cash transaction, with Prudential merging into Fulton. The deal received required regulatory approvals and was completed, expanding Fulton Bank’s presence in Philadelphia.