Renasant to Merge With The First Bancshares

The First Bancshares Acquires Heritage Southeast Bancorporation

July 27, 2022

Financial Services

The First Bancshares, Inc. executed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc. (HSBI). Upon closing, Heritage Southeast Bank will merge into The First Bank, expanding the acquirer’s presence in Georgia and Florida.

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.

FirstSun Capital Bancorp to Merge With First Foundation Inc to Create a $17 Billion Regional Bank

February 25, 2026

Financial Services

FirstSun Capital Bancorp and First Foundation Inc. announced an all-stock merger to combine their bank subsidiaries, with Sunflower Bank, N.A. as the surviving bank. The deal was approved by both boards and is subject to remaining regulatory and shareholder closing conditions, with an expected close in early Q2 2026 (later targeted for April 1, 2026).

Park National Corporation Completes Merger with First Citizens Bancshares

February 1, 2026

Financial Services

Park National Corporation (Park) completed its previously announced all-stock merger transaction with First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. on February 1, 2026. The deal combines Park National Bank and First Citizens National Bank, expanding Park’s footprint into Tennessee.

BancPlus Corporation Acquires First Trust Corporation (First Bank and Trust)

March 1, 2022

Financial Services

BancPlus Corporation completed its acquisition of First Trust Corporation, the parent company of First Bank and Trust, with First Bank and Trust merged into BankPlus effective March 1, 2022. The deal expands BankPlus’s presence in Louisiana—notably New Orleans—creating the seventh-largest bank by deposit market share in that market and resulting in a combined company with approximately $6.4 billion in assets, $5.7 billion in deposits and $4.5 billion in gross loans.

The First Bancshares Acquires Beach Bancorp, Inc.

April 26, 2022

Financial Services

The First Bancshares, Inc. (The First) entered into and completed a definitive agreement to acquire Beach Bancorp, Inc., the parent of Beach Bank, in an all‑stock transaction valued at approximately $116.7 million based on First Bancshares’ April 25, 2022 closing price. Beach Bank — which operates seven branches across the Florida panhandle and Tampa markets — was merged into The First Bank, expanding The First’s footprint in Northwest Florida and providing an entry into the Tampa market.