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

FNBO to Acquire InBankshares (InBank) in an All-Cash Deal Valued Up to $204 Million

September 4, 2026

Financial Services

First National of Nebraska’s subsidiary FNBO has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire InBankshares and its wholly owned subsidiary InBank in an all-cash transaction valued at an estimated $200 million to $204 million. The deal is expected to expand FNBO’s Colorado presence by adding nine Front Range branches (plus four in northern New Mexico), pending regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) to Acquire Blue Ridge Bancshares and Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co.

June 5, 2026

Financial Services

FNBO, the banking subsidiary of First National of Nebraska, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Blue Ridge Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co., headquartered in Independence, Missouri. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close before the end of 2026.

Equity Bancshares Completes Merger with Frontier Holdings

January 1, 2026

Financial Services

Equity Bancshares, Inc. completed its merger with Frontier Holdings, LLC, the parent company of Frontier Bank, effective January 1, 2026. The deal expands Equity’s footprint into Nebraska by adding seven Frontier Bank locations, with systems consolidation expected in February 2026.

Verizon to Acquire Frontier Communications in $20 Billion All-Cash Deal

September 5, 2024

Telecommunications

Verizon Communications has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $20 billion ($38.50 per share). The deal is intended to expand Verizon’s fiber footprint and integrate Frontier’s fiber network into Verizon’s Fios platform, with an expected closing in about 18 months subject to approvals.

Atlantic Union Bankshares Acquires American National Bankshares

April 1, 2024

Financial Services

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation completed its merger with American National Bankshares Inc., effective April 1, 2024, in a stock-for-stock transaction valued at approximately $507 million. The deal expands Atlantic Union's footprint across Central, Western and Southern Virginia and provides entry into North Carolina's Piedmont Triad and Raleigh markets.

New York Community Bancorp to Acquire Flagstar Bancorp in $2.6 Billion All-Stock Merger

April 26, 2021

Financial Services

New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) and Flagstar Bancorp (FBC) entered into a definitive merger agreement for an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $2.6 billion. Flagstar shareholders will receive 4.0151 shares of NYCB common stock for each Flagstar share, and the combined company is expected to operate nearly 400 traditional branches across a multi-state footprint.