Mergers & Acquisitions ·
Finward Bancorp entered into a definitive merger agreement with First Financial Bancorp to be acquired in an all-stock…
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Finward Bancorp entered into a definitive merger agreement with First Financial Bancorp to be acquired in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $208 million. Under the terms, Finward shareholders will receive 1.35 shares of First Financial common stock for each share of Finward common stock held. The merger is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and shareholder consent. Finward Bancorp is a financial holding company that provides banking and wealth management services through its subsidiary, Peoples Bank.