MOOREFIELD, W. Va. AND MONTEREY, Va.–(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)–Summit Financial Group, Inc. (“Summit”) (NASDAQ:SMMF) and Highland County Bankshares, Inc. (“HCB”) announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement between Summit Community Bank, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Summit, and HCB. Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, Summit Community Bank, Inc. will acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of HCB in exchange for cash in the amount of $38.00 per share, subject to an adjustment if HCB’s adjusted shareholders’ equity as of the effective date of the merger deviates materially from the target determined by the parties.
The transaction has been unanimously approved by each company’s board of directors and is estimated to close early in the third quarter of 2016, pending regulatory approvals and the approval of HCB’s shareholders. Following the consummation of the merger, HCB’s wholly-owned subsidiary First and Citizens Bank will be consolidated with Summit Community Bank.
The estimated aggregate merger consideration in the transaction is approximately $21.8 million based on HCB’s common shares outstanding of 574,370.
“This is an exceptional opportunity to combine two financially strong banks with similar cultures, core values and guiding principles, as well as a shared commitment to build long-term client relationships by providing service beyond expectations,” stated Summit’s President and Chief Executive Officer, H. Charles Maddy, III. “Our top priority is to make sure HCB’s clients experience a smooth transition and enjoy the advantages of additional products and services as well as the added convenience of more banking locations offered by our combined organizations.”
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