Bank First Corporation Acquires Denmark Bancshares, Inc.

Bank First Corporation Acquires Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc. in All-Stock Deal

January 2, 2026

Financial Services

Bank First Corporation (holding company of Bank First, N.A.) completed its acquisition of Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of The First National Bank and Trust Company, in an all-stock transaction. The deal expands Bank First’s services into trust and wealth management and increases its footprint across Wisconsin and the Stateline area of Illinois.

First Financial Bancorp to Acquire BankFinancial Corporation

January 1, 2026

Financial Services

First Financial Bancorp agreed to acquire Chicago-based BankFinancial Corporation in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $142 million. The deal is intended to expand First Financial’s presence in the Chicago market, adding 18 financial centers and BankFinancial’s consumer, trust/wealth management, and selected commercial lending capabilities.

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.

FirstBanc of Alabama to Acquire First Fidelity Bank

December 10, 2025

Financial Services

Talladega-based FirstBanc of Alabama, Inc. (parent of First Bank of Alabama) has signed a definitive agreement to merge with and into Fort Payne-based FBDC Financial Corporation (parent of First Fidelity Bank). Under the deal, FirstBanc will pay $20.5 million in aggregate ($52.56 per FBDC share), and First Fidelity Bank will be merged into First Bank of Alabama. The transaction is expected to close no later than Q2 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Business First Bancshares Acquires Progressive Bancorp and Progressive Bank

January 5, 2026

Financial Services

Business First Bancshares, Inc. (the holding company for b1BANK) completed its acquisition of Progressive Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Progressive Bank. The deal expands b1BANK's presence across North Louisiana, adding nine locations and increasing Business First's total assets to approximately $8.7 billion.

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.