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LCNB Corp. in Lebanon, Ohio, has agreed to buy BNB Bancorp in Brookville, Ohio.
December 29 -
Jack Kopnisky of Sterling Bancorp in New York, which completed a major acquisition last year and has another in the works, is close to reaching his goal of creating a top earner. That effort, and the risks associated with it, make Kopnisky one of American Bankers five community bankers to watch in 2015.
December 26 -
Andrew Samuel left Susquehanna Bancshares, where he was in line to become CEO, to run the tiny Sunshine Bancorp in Florida. While Susquehanna recently agreed to sell itself to BB&T, Samuel has been working furiously to hire and expand at his new employer.
December 24
FNBK Holdings in Dallas
A purchase price was not disclosed. The deal would provide FNBK a company created by Texas investor John Carona to buy banks with a $54 million-asset institution located roughly 45 miles southeast of Dallas.
Carona is the chief executive of
The deal is expected to close in the second quarter.
"We look forward to continuing to serve our customers in Kemp, Seven Points and the surrounding communities, while looking for strategic expansion opportunities in other markets," Carona said in a press release Monday.
No leadership changes at the bank were announced.
SAMCO Capital Markets advised Carona on the transaction, while Haynie Rake Repass & Klimko provided legal counsel. Sheshunoff Investment Banking advised First National Bank, with Fenimore, Kay, Harrison & Ford providing legal guidance.
