Olsen Palmer advises Mountain View Bank of Commerce in its Acquisition by Academy Bank

Westminster, Colorado-based Mountain View Bank of Commerce has been acquired by Academy Bank, N.A. and its parent, Dickinson Financial Corporation.

Olsen Palmer LLC served as financial advisor to NBC Bancshares LLC, parent of Mountain View Bank of Commerce in connection with this transaction.

With over $2.8 billion in assets, Academy Bank, N.A. is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri and serves clients online and in 74 locations across four states—AZ, CO, KS and MO. The deal expands Academy Bank’s already significant presence in the Colorado market with a Westminster branch and a Boulder loan production office.

Olsen Palmer remains one of the top 2 ranked sell-side bank M&A advisors nationwide – and top 3 overall – based on the number of transactions advised upon since 2020, according to S&P Global.

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Olsen Palmer advises Wilson Bank & Trust in its Acquisition of 1 Branch from F&M Bank

Wilson Bank & Trust ($5.4 billion, “WBT”) announced that it has acquired an office from F&M Bank ($1.7 billion, “F&M”). As part of the acquisition agreement, WBT assumed approximately $26 million in deposit accounts, most loan accounts tied to the location and retained the existing staff to ensure a smooth and familiar experience for its customers.

Olsen Palmer served as financial advisor to Wilson Bank & Trust in connection with this transaction.

With the completion of the transaction, WBT now operates 32 offices across 10 counties and holds more than $5.4 billion in assets.

Olsen Palmer remains the #2 sell-side bank M&A advisor nationwide – and a top 3 overall advisor – based  on the number of transactions advised upon since 2020, according to S&P Global while the firm’s Managing Partner Christopher Olsen is the #1 individual bank M&A advisor nationwide over the same period.

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Olsen Palmer Advises the Lemont National Bank in its Agreement to be Acquired by NuMark Credit Union

The Lemont National Bank (“Lemont") and NuMark Credit Union (“NuMark") jointly announced today that they have entered into an agreement whereby NuMark will purchase substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Lemont in an all-cash transaction.

Olsen Palmer LLC served as financial advisor to Lemont Bancorp Inc. and The Lemont National Bank.

The board of directors of The Lemont National Bank and NuMark Credit Union have unanimously approved the transaction. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of shareholder and regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the second half of 2025. When the purchase is complete NuMark will have approximately $910 million in assets and increase its footprint with a total of 15 branches.

Olsen Palmer remains the #2 sell-side bank M&A advisor nationwide – and a top 3 overall bank M&A advisor – based on the number of transactions advised upon since 2020 according to S&P Global.

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Olsen Palmer Advises Farmers & Merchants Union Bank in its Acquisition of Wisconsin River Bank

Jewel Box Financial Services, Inc. (“Jewel Box”), the holding company of Farmers & Merchants Union Bank (“FMUB”), and River Holding Company (“River Holding”), the holding company of Wisconsin River Bank (“WRB”), have jointly announced Jewel Box has acquired 100% of the capital stock of WRB from River Holding. Jewel Box will merge WRB into FMUB and the surviving bank will operate under the Farmers & Merchants Union Bank name.

Olsen Palmer LLC served as financial advisor to Jewel Box Financial Services, Inc.

Based on most recent reported financials, the combined institution has approximately $700 million in total assets and 9 banking offices.

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