Bank First completes acquisition of First National Bank and Trust

Bank First completes acquisition of First National Bank and Trust

Bank First has completed its acquisition of Centre 1 Bancorp, the parent company of First National Bank and Trust, based in the Beloit area.

Bank First Corporation Announces Completion of Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc. Acquisition

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First Financial completes all-stock acquisition of BankFinancial

US-based First Financial Bancorp has completed its previously announced $142m worth acquisition of Chicago-based BankFinancial. The all-stock transaction closed on 1 January 2026. The deal marks First Financial’s entry into retail, consumer-focused banking in Chicago, extending its presence in the city beyond commercial lending. As part of the transaction, the group has taken on BankFinancial’s core deposit operations, including 18 financial cen…