Prosperity Bancshares To Acquire American Bank Holding Corporation (American Bank)

Prosperity Bancshares Acquires Southwest Bancshares and Texas Partners Bank

February 1, 2026

Financial Services

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Prosperity Bank, signed a definitive agreement to acquire Southwest Bancshares, Inc., the parent holding company of Texas Partners Bank. The merger was completed on February 1, 2026, with Texas Partners Bank also merging into Prosperity Bank and continuing under the Texas Partners Bank name until operational integration in November 2026.

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.

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.

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.

VersaBank Acquires Stearns Bank Holdingford N.A.

September 3, 2024

Financial Services

VersaBank completed the acquisition of Stearns Bank Holdingford N.A. (SBH) from Stearns Financial Services, renaming the bank VersaBank USA N.A. The US$14.0 million cash deal (approximately CAD$19.3M) gives VersaBank an OCC‑chartered U.S. banking platform to launch its Receivable Purchase Program (RPP) in the U.S. market.