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First Financial Bancorp Completes Acquisition of BankFinancial
First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) closed its all-stock acquisition of Chicago-based BankFinancial Corporation on January 1, 2026, adding 18 financial centers and expanding to $22 billion in assets. This boosts consumer, commercial, and wealth management services in the Midwest.
BankFinancial branches will operate under their name until a June 2026 conversion.
Mercantile Bank Corporation Merges with Eastern Michigan Financial
Mercantile Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: MBWM) completed its merger with Eastern Michigan Financial Corporation, enhancing services for Michigan families and businesses. The deal allows Mercantile to enter Eastern Michigan markets with innovative financial solutions.
Integration risks include potential customer loss and regulatory delays for bank combination in 2027.
Platinum Equity Acquires Owens & Minor's Products & Healthcare Services Business
Platinum Equity finalized the acquisition of Owens & Minor's Products & Healthcare Services (P&HS) business on January 1, 2026. The deal strengthens Platinum's portfolio in healthcare services.
Further details on valuation and integration were not specified in announcements.
Civista Bancshares Acquires The Farmers Savings Bank
Civista Bancshares completed its acquisition of The Farmers Savings Bank, adding two branches in Northeast Ohio and $236 million in deposits. Total assets now reach $4.4 billion, with the deal valued at $70.4 million in cash and stock.
This expands community banking in Medina and Lorain Counties.
Morrow Bank ASA Completes Cross-Border Merger Ahead of Relisting
Morrow Bank ASA's cross-border merger into Morrow Bank AB was completed after Oslo Bors trading on December 30, 2025, with shares exchanging 1-for-1. Trading on Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market starts January 9, 2026.
The stock will be removed from affected Solactive indices effective January 6, 2026.
Columbus M&A Activity Recaps 2025 and Predicts Strong 2026 Outlook
Columbus deal activity forecasts strengthened M&A in 2026 due to stabilizing markets, improved financing, and Fed rate cuts. 2025 saw growth in deal value and private equity activity amid digital transformation focus.
Sectors like technology, healthcare, and energy expect high demand.
DCU and Eastern Bank Lead Boston's Bank Merger Wave Starting January 1
Major Boston bank and credit union mergers, including DCU and Eastern Bank, close on January 1, 2026, resuming paused M&A activity. This wave reflects catching up after years of inactivity in the region's financial sector.
Specific deal values and impacts were not detailed.
Brown & Brown, Inc. Schedules 2025 Q4 Earnings Release
Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) will release its 2025 fourth-quarter earnings on January 26, 2026, after market close. The announcement highlights ongoing mergers and acquisitions activity.
Further conference call details were not specified.
reAlpha Tech Corp Completes Strategic Acquisition in Columbus
Columbus-based reAlpha Tech Corp finalized a strategic acquisition as part of 2025's active M&A scene. This aligns with broader middle-market growth despite a 15.4% dip in November activity.
Details on target and terms were not elaborated.
Innovative Lab Services and Installed Building Products Announce Acquisitions
Innovative Lab Services and Installed Building Products completed strategic acquisitions in Columbus, boosting local deal activity. These moves support 2026's expected rise in transformative deals.
Ownership changes also hit Smetzer Paint & Supply and System7.