Richmond Mutual and The Farmers Bancorp Announce Definitive Merger to Create a $2.6 Billion Community Bank

Farmers National Banc Corp. to Acquire Middlefield Banc Corp. in All-Stock Merger

March 6, 2026

Financial Services

Farmers National Banc Corp. (Farmers) has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Middlefield Banc Corp. (Middlefield) in an all-stock transaction. Middlefield will merge into Farmers, expanding Farmers’ footprint across Northeast Ohio and Central/Western Ohio, including the Columbus region.

CrossFirst Bankshares to Acquire Farmers & Stockmens Bank (Central Bancorp) in Cash Deal

June 13, 2022

Financial Services

CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. (via its bank subsidiary CrossFirst Bank) has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Farmers & Stockmens Bank (F&S Bank), the bank subsidiary of Central Bancorp, Inc. The all-cash transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2022 and is intended to expand CrossFirst’s footprint into Colorado and New Mexico.

Farmers National Banc Corp. to Acquire Cortland Bancorp

June 23, 2021

Financial Services

Farmers National Banc Corp. (Farmers) and Cortland Bancorp entered into an agreement and plan of merger under which Farmers will acquire Cortland Bancorp. The deal is valued at approximately $124.0 million and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

First Financial Bancorp to Acquire Westfield Bancorp from Ohio Farmers Insurance Company

June 23, 2025

Financial Services

Ohio Farmers Insurance Company, Westfield’s parent, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Westfield Bancorp to First Financial Bancorp in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $325 million. The deal would transfer 100% of Westfield Bancorp’s stock and is expected to close in Q4 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Civista Bancshares Merges with The Farmers Savings Bank

November 6, 2025

Financial Services

Civista Bancshares and The Farmers Savings Bank received all required regulatory approvals to complete the previously announced merger. The transaction closed on November 6, 2025, with system conversion expected in the first quarter of 2026.

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).