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Lincoln Bancorp Completes $30 Million Common Stock Private Placement
Posted: 12/04/2018

Reinbeck, Iowa-based Lincoln Bancorp completed a private placement of $30.0 million in common stock.

FirstCapital Bank of Texas and Fidelity Bank to Merge
Posted: 11/14/2018

Midland, Texas–FirstCapital Bank of Texas, N.A. and Fidelity Bank, together announce the signing of a definitive agreement in which Fidelity Bank will merge with FirstCapital Bank of Texas (FCB) in a...

Enterprise Financial Services Corp and Trinity Capital Corporation (Parent Company of Los Alamos National Bank) Announce Intent to Merge
Posted: 11/01/2018

ST. LOUIS, Mo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Enterprise Financial Services Corp (NASDAQ:EFSC) (the “Company,” “EFSC,” “Enterprise,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), the holding company of Enterprise Bank & Trust (“EB&T”) an...

SouthCrest Financial Group Exits FDIC Loss Share Agreement
Posted: 10/22/2018

ATLANTA, Ga.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)–Brian D. Schmitt, Chief Executive Officer of SouthCrest Financial Group, Inc. (SCSG:PK) announced today that the Company has executed an agreement with the FDIC to exit ...

German American to Complete Acquisition of First Security, Inc. and First Security Bank, Inc.
Posted: 10/15/2018

JASPER, Ind.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)–German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:GABC) announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of First Security, Inc., the parent company of Fir...

First Merchants Corporation and MBT Financial Corporation Announce the Signing of a Definitive Merger Agreement
Posted: 10/10/2018

MUNCIE, Ind. and MONROE, Mich.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)–First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME) and MBT Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: MBTF) today announced they have executed a definitive agreement where...

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Named to Esteemed Sandler O'Neill Sm-All Stars Class of 2018
Posted: 10/02/2018

BLOOMINGTON, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (“Bridgewater”) (Nasdaq: BWB), the parent company of Bridgewater Bank, is pleased to announce it has been named to the prestigious Sand...

Liberty Bancshares, Inc. Completes $13 Million Capital Raise
Posted: 10/01/2018

Ada, OH–(WKTN)–Liberty Bancshares Inc. announced that it has closed on the sale of $13.0 million of the Company’s common and preferred stock in a private offering. The Company netted $12.4 million in...

OTC Markets Group Welcomes CNB Bank Shares to OTCQX
Posted: 09/11/2018

NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2018–(PRNewswire)–OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of financial markets for 10,000 U.S. and global securities, today announced CNB Bank Shares, Inc. (OTCQX: CNBN), a...

Stifel Completes Acquisition of Business Bancshares, Inc.
Posted: 09/04/2018

ST. LOUIS, Mo.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)–Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today announced that on August 31, 2018, it completed the acquisition of Business Bancshares, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, ...

Riverview Financial Corporation Announces Listing On The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Posted: 08/10/2018

HARRISBURG, Pa.–(PRNewswire)–Riverview Financial Corporation, (the, “Company”) announced today that it has received approval from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC to list its voting common shares for trad...

Bank of Southern California Completes Acquisition of Americas United Bank
Posted: 08/01/2018

SAN DIEGO, Calif.–(PRNewswire)–Bank of Southern California, N.A., San Diego, California (OTC Pink: BCAL) announced today the completion of its acquisition of Americas United Bank, Glendale, Californi...

Summit Financial Group, Inc. to Acquire Peoples Bankshares, Inc. and Its Wholly-Owned Subsidiary, First Peoples Bank, Inc.
Posted: 07/24/2018

MOOREFIELD, W. Va. and MULLENS, W.Va.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)–Summit Financial Group, Inc. (“Summit”) (NASDAQ:SMMF) and Peoples Bankshares, Inc. (“Peoples”) announce the signing of a definitive merger agree...

The Bancorp Bank Announces Transfer of Safe Harbor IRA Accounts Portfolio to Millennium Trust Company
Posted: 07/10/2018

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBBK) announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, The Bancorp Bank, has entered into an agreement to transfer all of its rights and obligat...

International Bank Acquired by Seasoned Ownership Group of Banking Executives
Posted: 06/27/2018

Denver, CO–(PRWeb)–InBankshares, Corp (“InBankshares”), a newly established bank holding company founded by a group of seasoned banking executives, announced today that it has raised approximately $7...

OTC Markets Group Welcomes Delmarva Bancshares to OTCQX
Posted: 06/20/2018

NEW YORK, June 20, 2018–(PRNewswire)–OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of financial markets for 10,000 U.S. and global securities, today announced Delmarva Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: DLMV)...

CNB Bank Shares Closes Jacksonville Bancorp Deal
Posted: 06/05/2018

Carlinville, Ill.based CNB Bank Shares, Inc. on June 4 completed its acquisition of Jacksonville, Ill.-based Jacksonville Bancorp Inc

Suncrest Bank Completes Merger with CBBC
Posted: 05/23/2018

SACRAMENTO, Calif. and VISALIA, Calif.–(PRNewswire)–Suncrest Bank (OTCQX: SBKK) (“Suncrest”) today announced that it has completed its merger with CBBC (“Community Business Bank”). In addition, Suncr...

German American Bancorp, Inc. and First Security, Inc. Announce Definitive Merger Agreement
Posted: 05/22/2018

JASPER, Ind.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)–German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:GABC) (“German American”) and First Security, Inc. (OTCQX:FIIT) (“First Security”) announced today that they have entered into a de...

Independent Bank Group, Inc. to Acquire Guaranty Bancorp
Posted: 05/22/2018

MCKINNEY, Texas and DENVER, Colo.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)–Independent Bank Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBTX), the holding company for Independent Bank, and Guaranty Bancorp (NASDAQ:GBNK), the holding company for Gu...

Suncrest Bank and CBBC Receive Regulatory Approval to Merge
Posted: 05/16/2018

SACRAMENTO, Calif. and VISALIA, Calif.–(PRNewswire)–Suncrest Bank (OTCQX: SBKK) (“Suncrest”) and CBBC Bancorp (OTCBB: CBBC) (“CBBC”), the parent company of Community Business Bank, today announced th...

Origin Bancorp, Inc. Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering of Common Stock
Posted: 05/10/2018

RUSTON, La.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)–Origin Bancorp, Inc. (“Origin”), the financial holding company for Origin Bank, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of its common stock at a public...

Stifel Financial Corp. to Further Enhance Banking Capabilities With the Acquisition of Business Bancshares, Inc.
Posted: 05/10/2018

ST. LOUIS, Mo.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)–Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) and Business Bancshares, Inc. today announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Stifel Financial Corp...

Origin Bancorp, Inc. Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering of Common Stock
Posted: 05/08/2018

RUSTON, La.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)–Origin Bancorp, Inc. (“Origin”), the financial holding company for Origin Bank, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 3,636,176 shares of its comm...

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Ranked 4th Among Top Performing Banks Nationwide by S&P Global Market Intelligence
Posted: 04/03/2018

Bloomington, MN–(Bridgewater Bank)–Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (“Bridgewater”) (Nasdaq: BWB) announced today that it was ranked fourth among top-performing community banks nationwide between $1 bill...

Bank of Southern California Successfully Completes $26 Million Capital Offering
Posted: 04/02/2018

SAN DIEGO, Calif.–(PRNewswire)–Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL) announced today the completion of a capital raise of approximately $26 million through the issuance of common stock i...

Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. Completes the Acquisition of Hometown Bancshares, Inc.
Posted: 04/02/2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)–Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:GFED), the holding company (the “Company”) for Guaranty Bank, today announced the completion of its previously announced ac...

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering
Posted: 03/16/2018

BLOOMINGTON, Minn.–(PRNewswire)–Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (“Bridgewater”) (Nasdaq: BWB) announced today that it has completed its previously announced initial public offering. In the offering, Br...

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering
Posted: 03/13/2018

BLOOMINGTON, Minn.–(PRNewswire)–Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (“Bridgewater”) announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $11...

Bank of Southern California Recognized as Top Small Business Lender
Posted: 03/12/2018

SAN DIEGO, Calif.–(PRNewswire)–Bank of Southern California (OTC Pink: BCAL) announced it was awarded two top small business lending partner awards in the medium sized bank category by the San Diego D...

Fed Lifts Written Agreement with Trinity Capital
Posted: 03/05/2018

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City lifted its written agreement with Trinity Capital Corp., effective Feb. 27.

Bank of Southern California and Americas United Bank Announce Agreement to Merge
Posted: 02/22/2018

SAN DIEGO, Calif.–(PRNewswire)–Bank of Southern California, N.A., San Diego, CA (OTC Pink: BCAL), and Americas United Bank, Glendale, CA (OTC Pink: AUNB), today announced the signing of a definitive ...

Suncrest Bank Named to 2018 OTCQX Best 50
Posted: 02/01/2018

VISALIA, Calif.–(PRNewswire)–Suncrest Bank (OTCQX: SBKK) is pleased to announce it has been named to the 2018 OTCQX® Best 50, a ranking of top performing companies traded on the OTCQX Best Market las...

MBT Financial Declares 60-Cent Special Dividend
Posted: 01/26/2018

MONROE, Mich.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)–MBT Financial Corp., (Nasdaq:MBTF), the parent company of Monroe Bank & Trust, reported a preliminary net loss of $144,000 ($0.01 per share), in the fourth quarter of 2...

Business Bancshares, Inc. Announces 14% Common Stock Dividend Increase
Posted: 01/18/2018

St. Louis, MO.–Business Bancshares, Inc., parent holding company for The Business Bank of St. Louis, announced today that on January 16, 2018 its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.40 ...

CNB Bank Shares, Inc. and Jacksonville Bancorp, Inc. Announce Agreement to Merge
Posted: 01/18/2018

CARLINVILLE, Ill. and JACKSONVILLE, Ill.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)–CNB Bank Shares, Inc. (“CNB Shares”) and Jacksonville Bancorp, Inc. (“Jacksonville Bancorp”) (NASDAQ:JXSB) jointly announced that they have e...

SouthCrest Financial Group Announces Special Dividend
Posted: 01/16/2018

ATLANTA, Ga.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)–Brian D. Schmitt, Chief Executive Officer of SouthCrest Financial Group, Inc. (SCSG:PK) announced today the issuance of a $0.60/share special dividend. “Everyone at Sout...

Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. Completes Acquisition of WashingtonFirst Bankshares, Inc.
Posted: 01/02/2018

OLNEY, Md.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)–Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SASR) (“Sandy Spring”) announced today that it completed the acquisition of WashingtonFirst Bankshares, Inc. (“WashingtonFirst”), effect...