Farmers And Middlefield Boards Approve All-Stock Merger Valued At $299M Enhancing Scale, Operating Leverage, And Competitive Position Across Ohio And Western Pennsylvania
Author: Benzinga Newsdesk | October 22, 2025 06:53am
The merger will create the region's premier community banking franchise with over $7 billion total assets
Unlocks meaningful growth opportunities and improves competitive positioning as a top Midwest community bank franchise
83 branches serving Northeast and Central Ohio and Western Pennsylvania
Enhances profitability profile through increased operating leverage
Accretive to pro forma TCE/TA
Transaction expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2026 after shareholder and regulatory approvals