Prosperity Bancshares Acquires American Bank Holding Corporation

Prosperity Bancshares Completes Merger with Southwest Bancshares (Texas Partners Bank)

February 1, 2026

Financial Services

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. completed the merger with Southwest Bancshares, Inc., with Southwest’s wholly owned subsidiary Texas Partners Bank merged into Prosperity Bank, effective February 1, 2026. Under the terms of the agreement, Prosperity issued 4,095,397 shares of common stock to former Southwest shareholders and certain Southwest executives will join Prosperity’s management and board; Texas Partners’ 11 branch locations will continue to operate under the Texas Partners Bank name until integration scheduled for November 2026.

American Bancorp Inc. Merges with New Republic Partners Inc.

November 7, 2025

Financial Services

American Bancorp Inc., parent of American Pride Bank, completed a stock-for-stock merger with New Republic Partners Inc., the parent company of Charlotte-based New Republic Bank. The deal makes New Republic Bank a sister bank to American Pride Bank and expands American Bancorp's presence across the Southeast, bringing the combined company to roughly $900 million in assets.

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.

Associated Banc-Corp Receives Regulatory Approvals to Merge with American National Corporation

March 12, 2026

Financial Services

Associated Banc-Corp announced it has received all required regulatory approvals to complete its previously announced merger with American National Corporation, including American National Bank. The company expects the merger to close on April 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, and plans to convert American National systems, branches, and customers to Associated in Q3 2026.

Bank of Marin Bancorp Completes Acquisition of American River Bankshares

October 25, 2021

Financial Services

Bank of Marin Bancorp completed its merger with American River Bankshares, with American River Bankshares merged into Bancorp (effective August 6, 2021) and American River Bank merged into Bank of Marin (effective August 7, 2021). The transaction added $419.4 million in loans and $790.0 million in deposits, generated $42.6 million of goodwill and expanded Bank of Marin's footprint into the Sacramento market as integration begins.

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.