Independent Bank to Acquire HCB Financial Corp (Highpoint Community Bank) in ~$70.2M Merger

TowneBank to Acquire Old Point Financial Corporation in $203 Million Merger

April 7, 2025

Financial Services

TowneBank and Old Point Financial Corporation announced an agreement and plan of merger in which TowneBank will acquire Old Point and Old Point National Bank. The all-cash or stock consideration values the deal at approximately $203 million based on Old Point’s outstanding common stock, and the transaction is expected to close in late 2025 subject to customary conditions.

Community Financial System Agrees to Acquire ClearPoint Federal Bank & Trust for $40 Million

January 16, 2026

Financial Services

Community Financial System (through its wholly owned banking subsidiary Community Bank, N.A.) has entered into an agreement to acquire ClearPoint Federal Bank & Trust in an all-cash transaction valued at $40 million. The deal is expected to expand Community Financial’s wealth management capabilities (via Nottingham Financial Group) and add more recurring, fee-based revenue tied to ClearPoint’s trust administration business in the death care industry.

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.

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.

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.

National Bankshares to Acquire Frontier Community Bank in $17.1 Million Deal

January 25, 2024

Financial Services

National Bankshares and Frontier Community Bank entered into a definitive merger agreement under which National Bankshares will buy Frontier for about $17.1 million. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024, with Frontier merging into The National Bank of Blacksburg, National Bankshares’ wholly owned subsidiary.