In Brief: Va. Firm Plans to Pay $26M for Small Bank

MainStreet BankGroup intends to acquire First National Bank of Clifton Forge in a stock deal valued at $26.2 million, the banks announced.

MainStreet plans to exchange 5.2 shares of its stock for each share of First National stock. Based on its closing price of $16 on the day of the deal, April 17, each share of First National stock is being valued at $83.20.

MainStreet said it expects the deal, which is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, to cause minimal dilution of 1996 earnings and to boost earnings thereafter. First National has assets of $74 million; MainStreet has $896 million.

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