NLB Group Improves Offer to Acquire Addiko Bank (competing bids vs Raiffeisen Bank International)

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.

UniCredit’s €39 Billion Takeover Offer for Commerzbank Formally Rejected by Commerzbank

May 18, 2026

Financial Services

Germany’s Commerzbank has formally rejected a €39 billion takeover offer from Italy’s UniCredit. The supervisory and management boards recommended shareholders not accept UniCredit’s exchange offer, arguing it undervalues Commerzbank and involves significant risks, amid UniCredit’s stake increase to nearly 30%.

OppFi Acquires BNCCORP and BNC National Bank for $130 Million

April 29, 2026

Financial Services

OppFi signed a definitive agreement to acquire BNCCORP Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, BNC National Bank, for approximately $130 million in a cash-and-stock transaction. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals, and will combine OppFi’s digital lending platform with BNC’s national bank charter and deposit base.

ABN AMRO to Acquire NIBC Bank From Blackstone in €960 Million Deal

November 12, 2025

Financial Services

ABN AMRO agreed to acquire NIBC Bank from Blackstone for an estimated €960 million (0.85x book value), strengthening ABN AMRO’s retail and commercial banking presence in the Netherlands. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and works council consultations, and includes integration steps such as merging certain mortgage entities and refocusing mortgage brand strategy.

Nicolet Bankshares Acquires Advantage Community Bancshares

March 2, 2020

Financial Services

Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCBS) agreed to acquire Advantage Community Bancshares, Inc. and its banking subsidiary, Advantage Community Bank, in an all-cash transaction. The deal, which consolidates Nicolet’s presence in Central Wisconsin and expands its small-business and commercial banking footprint, was approved by both boards and expected to close in Q3 2020 subject to shareholder and customary approvals.

Nicolet Bankshares Acquires Commerce Financial Holdings (Commerce State Bank)

February 17, 2020

Financial Services

Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. agreed to acquire Commerce Financial Holdings, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Commerce State Bank in a stock-for-stock merger, with Nicolet as the surviving corporation. The transaction, valued at approximately $129.6 million (based on Nicolet's share price at announcement), expands Nicolet's assets and branch footprint in Wisconsin and is expected to close in Q3 2020 subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.