DMG Bancshares Acquires California First National Bank

California Bank & Trust Acquires FirstBank's Coachella Valley Branches

March 24, 2025

Financial Services

California Bank & Trust (a division of Zions Bancorporation) has completed the acquisition of FirstBank’s California banking operations, converting four FirstBank branches in the Coachella Valley (Palm Desert and Indio) to CB&T locations. The deal expands CB&T’s local footprint and brings FirstBank clients and employees into CB&T’s network as part of its broader commitment to the region.

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.

TriCo Bancshares Acquires FNB Bancorp for ~$315.3M

December 8, 2017

Financial Services

TriCo Bancshares (Tri Counties Bank) acquired FNB Bancorp (First National Bank of Northern California) in a stock transaction valued at approximately $315.3 million (about $40.81 per share). The deal expands TriCo’s presence into the San Francisco Peninsula and broader Bay Area markets.

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 Mid Bancshares Acquires Delta Bancshares and St. Louis Loan & Deposit Portfolio

July 29, 2021

Financial Services

First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBH) agreed to acquire Delta Bancshares Company, the parent of Jefferson Bank and Trust, in a transaction valued at approximately $106.3 million in aggregate consideration (cash and stock). In a separate agreement, First Mid also agreed to acquire approximately $225 million in loans and $280 million in deposits plus the relationship team from a separate St. Louis-area financial institution, expanding First Mid's presence in the St. Louis market.

DMG Bancshares Inc. to Acquire Liberty Bancorp in All-Cash Merger

February 28, 2022

Financial Services

DMG Bancshares Inc. signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Liberty Bancorp (Liberty Bank) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $31.2 million in base consideration. The deal includes potential additional cash consideration of up to approximately $2.9 million based on certain events and is expected to close in the summer of 2022, subject to approvals.