QCR Holdings Acquires Guaranty Federal Bancshares (Guaranty Bank)

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.

Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. Merger with Glacier Bancorp, Inc.

September 9, 2025

Financial Services

Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (parent of Guaranty Bank & Trust) and Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (parent of Glacier Bank) entered into a Plan and Agreement of Merger on June 24, 2025, under which Guaranty will merge into Glacier with Glacier surviving. Guaranty declared a special cash dividend related to the merger and the parties expect closing on October 1, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

First Bancorp Acquires GrandSouth Bancorporation

January 1, 2023

Financial Services

First Bancorp (parent of First Bank) completed its acquisition of GrandSouth Bancorporation (the parent of GrandSouth Bank) effective January 1, 2023 in an all-stock merger (0.91 shares of First Bancorp per GrandSouth share). The deal expands First Bank's presence in South Carolina by adding GrandSouth's eight branches and is expected to accelerate First Bancorp's South Carolina growth, creating a combined company with approximately $12 billion in assets and 118 branches.

Capital Bancorp Acquires Integrated Financial Holdings in $66 Million Deal

March 29, 2024

Financial Services

Capital Bancorp will acquire Integrated Financial Holdings in a cash-and-stock merger agreement valued at $66 million. The deal is expected to expand Capital Bancorp’s nationwide government-guaranteed lending capabilities across USDA and SBA programs.

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.

CrossFirst Bankshares Acquires Canyon Bancorporation and Canyon Community Bank

April 21, 2023

Financial Services

CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. will acquire Canyon Bancorporation, Inc. and its subsidiary Canyon Community Bank, N.A. in a stock-and-cash transaction valued at an estimated $15.1 million. The deal adds a Tucson branch and core deposit base (Canyon Bank: $122M loans, $169M deposits as of March 31, 2023) to CrossFirst's regional banking footprint and is expected to close in H2 2023 subject to regulatory approval.