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 TruPoint Bank in Its Agreement to Acquire First Community Bank

Miners and Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (“Miners and Merchants”), the parent company of TruPoint Bank (“TruPoint”), and First Community Corporation (“First Community”), the parent company of First Community Bank (“FCB”), jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement whereby Miners and Merchants will acquire First Community and FCB.

Olsen Palmer LLC serves as financial advisor to Miners and Merchants Bancorp, Inc.

The transaction, which has been approved by the Board of Directors of each company and is subject to shareholder and regulatory approval, is expected to close late in the third quarter of 2025 or early in the fourth quarter of 2025.

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.

Olsen Palmer Advises 22nd Bank in its Sale of 3 Branches to All In Credit Union

22nd State Bank, subsidiary of FEB Bancshares Inc., has sold 3 branch locations (the “Branches”) to All In Credit Union. 22nd State Bank will continue to operate as an independent community bank through its remaining four locations in south Alabama.

Olsen Palmer LLC served as financial advisor to FEB Bancshares Inc. in conjunction with this transaction.

The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of both institutions and has received all outstanding required regulatory approvals.

All In Credit Union has assumed certain deposit liabilities and has acquired certain loans, as well as cash, real property, personal property and other fixed assets associated with the Branches. The deposit and loan balances associated with the transaction were approximately $70 million and $60 million, respectively.

Olsen Palmer is a top 3 bank M&A advisor – and the #2 sell-side advisor – based on the number of transactions advised since January 1, 2020 according to S&P Global.

Olsen Palmer Advises Peoples Bank and Trust in its Acquisition of KANZA Bank

PBT Bancshares, Inc., the holding company of Peoples Bank and Trust Company, and KANZA Financial Corporation, the holding company of KANZA Bank, have jointly announced today that PBT Bancshares, Inc. has acquired KANZA Bank.

Olsen Palmer LLC served as financial advisor to PBT Bancshares, Inc.

With the closing of the transaction, KANZA Bank will be merged with and into Peoples Bank and Trust Company with Peoples Bank and Trust Company as the surviving entity. Based on the most recent reported financials, the combined institution has approximately $1.5 billion in total assets and 21 banking offices.

Olsen Palmer is a top 3 bank M&A advisor – and the #2 sell-side advisor – based on the number of transactions advised since January 1, 2020 according to S&P Global.