Park National Corporation Completes Merger with First Citizens Bancshares

Peoples Financial Services Corp. Completes Merger with FNCB Bancorp, Inc.

July 30, 2024

Financial Services

Peoples Financial Services Corp. (PFIS) completed the merger with FNCB Bancorp, Inc., effective July 1, 2024, and merged FNCB Bank into Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company (PSBT). PFIS executives rang the Nasdaq closing bell on July 30, 2024 to commemorate the combination, which PFIS says will expand its market presence and strengthen service capabilities across its community banking footprint.

Citizens Financial Group Completes Acquisition of Investors Bancorp

April 7, 2022

Financial Services

Citizens Financial Group has completed its previously announced merger/acquisition of Investors Bancorp. Investors has been merged into Citizens, with Citizens as the surviving corporation, and Investors Bank merged with Citizens Bank, National Association. The combined franchise expands Citizens’ presence in the New York City and Philadelphia metro areas and across New Jersey.

Southern Missouri Bancorp Acquires Citizens Bancshares for $140M

September 20, 2022

Financial Services

Southern Missouri Bancorp Inc., the parent of Southern Bank, agreed to acquire Kansas City–based Citizens Bancshares Co. in a stock-and-cash transaction valued at approximately $140 million. The deal, unanimously approved by both boards, gives Citizens shareholders a choice of shares or $53.50 cash per share, will add 14 branches in Missouri and is expected to be accretive to Southern Missouri Bancorp's EPS over the following fiscal years, subject to customary approvals.

Renasant to Merge With The First Bancshares

October 22, 2024

Financial Services

Renasant Corporation and The First Bancshares announced they have received all necessary regulatory approvals to complete the proposed merger. The companies expect to close the transaction on April 1, 2025, following shareholder approval previously obtained in October 2024.

Bank First Corporation Acquires Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc.

January 2, 2026

Financial Services

Bank First Corporation has completed its acquisition of Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc., parent company of The First National Bank and Trust Company, in an all-stock deal valued at about $174.3 million. The combined organization is expanding its services to include trust and wealth management, with Centre continuing as a division until a planned system conversion in 2026.

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.