Peoples Bancorp Inc claims that its merger with Citizens National Corporation has been approved by regulators.
Marieetta, Ohio, September 28, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- Peoples Bancorp Inc. (“Peoples”, NASDAQ ticker: PEBO) is the parent company of Peoples Bank. The company announced today that its merger with Citizens National Corporation (“Citizens”, OTCPK: CZNL) has received all necessary regulatory approvals. Under the terms of this transaction, Peoples will emerge as the surviving company (hereinafter referred to as “this merger”).
Peoples also indicates that the merger between Peoples Bank, its wholly-owned subsidiaries Citizens Bank, of, Kentucky, and Inc has also obtained all necessary regulatory approvals.
The "Merger Agreement and Plan" (hereinafter referred to as the "Merger Agreement") signed by Peoples and Citizens on April 20, 2026, was approved by the shareholders of Citizens on August 6, 2026.
About Peoples:
Peoples is a diversified financial services holding company that provides comprehensive banking, trust and investment, insurance, premium financing, and equipment leasing solutions through its subsidiaries. Peoples has been headquartered in Marietta, Ohio, since 1902, and has established a tradition of financial stability, sustained growth, and community influence.
As of June 30, 2026, Peoples had total assets of $9.5 billion and operated 144 branches, including 127 full-service bank branches, located in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Maryland.
Peoples is a constituent stock of the Russell 3000 index, which is a listed company in the United States. Peoples provides services through Peoples Bank, which includes business departments such as Peoples Investment Services, Peoples Premium Finance, Peoples Life Premium Finance, and North Star Leasing. In addition, Peoples also provides services through Peoples Insurance Agency, LLC, Vantage Financial, and LLC.
