Lake Michigan Credit Union Acquires Pilot Bancshares (Pilot Bank & NAFCO)

Nicolet Bankshares Acquires Mackinac Financial Corporation (mBank)

April 12, 2021

Financial Services

Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. agreed to acquire Mackinac Financial Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary mBank in a transaction valued at approximately $248 million. The deal, consisting of roughly 80% stock and 20% cash, expands Nicolet's community banking footprint into Northern Michigan and is expected to close in Q3 2021 subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.

ELGA Credit Union Acquires Marine Bancorp of Florida (Marine Bank & Trust)

March 9, 2026

Financial Services

ELGA Credit Union completed its acquisition of Marine Bancorp of Florida, Inc., the holding company for Marine Bank & Trust Company. Under the terms of the agreement, Marine Bank shareholders received $43.75 in cash per share, and Marine Bank was rebranded as Marine – A Division of ELGA Credit Union.

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.

Beacon Credit Union Acquires Mid-Southern Savings Bank, FSB

January 26, 2024

Financial Services

Beacon Credit Union (BCU) entered a definitive purchase and assumption agreement to acquire substantially all assets and assume substantially all liabilities of Mid-Southern Savings Bank, FSB (MSB). The deal — BCU's first community bank acquisition — expands Beacon's footprint in southern Indiana; it is subject to MSB shareholder and regulatory approvals and is expected to close in Q3 or Q4 2024. MSB leadership will transition into roles at BCU and BCU intends to keep MSB branches and loan production offices open following completion.

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union to Acquire Algonquin State Bank

August 31, 2023

Financial Services

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) has entered into a definitive purchase and assumption agreement to acquire substantially all assets and assume substantially all liabilities of Algonquin State Bank. The deal is expected to close in the late first quarter of 2024, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, including approval by Algonquin’s parent shareholders.

Park Financial Group Acquires Mesaba Bancshares

June 30, 2020

Financial Services

Park Financial Group, Inc. agreed to acquire 100% of Mesaba Bancshares, Inc., bringing Mesaba's banks — American Bank of the North and The Lake Bank — into the Park family alongside Park State Bank. The combined organization will operate more than 20 locations with assets approaching $1 billion; the deal is subject to regulatory approval and was expected to close in Q3 2020.