Illinois' Firstbank purchasing a broker.

Springfield, Ill. - Firstbank of Illinois Co. said it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Rowe, Henry & Deal Inc., a securities dealer based in Jacksonville, Ill.

Terms weren't disclosed. Firstbank said the acquisition, scheduled to close in January, is part of its plan to increase emphasis on sales of financial products not traditionally offered by commercial banks.

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