Olsen Palmer Advises Bank of Pontiac in Its Agreement to Acquire OSB Community Bank for $45.5M

Pontiac Bancorp, Inc. (“Pontiac”), the parent company of Bank of Pontiac, and Ottawa Bancorp, Inc. (“OSB”), the parent company of OSB Community Bank, jointly announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which OSB will merge with and into Pontiac. In accordance with the terms of the merger agreement, shareholders are expected to receive cash consideration equal to $45.5 million.

Olsen Palmer LLC served as financial advisor to Pontiac Bancorp, Inc., parent of Bank of Pontiac.

Olsen Palmer is the #1 sell-side bank M&A advisor nationwide and ranks among the top 3 overall (sell-side + buy-side) based on transaction count over the last 12 months, according to S&P Global.

Transaction Announcement (PDF)

Olsen Palmer Advises Senath State Bank in Its Acquisition by First State Bank and Trust Company, Inc.

Senath Bancshares Inc. and its subsidiary, Senath State Bank, have been acquired by First State Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of First State Bank and Trust Company, Inc.

Olsen Palmer LLC served as financial advisor to Senath Bancshares Inc.

Olsen Palmer is the #1 sell-side bank M&A advisor nationwide and one of the top 3 overall (sell-side + buy-side) based on transaction count since 2025, according to S&P Global.

Olsen Palmer Advises First State Bank in Its Agreement to Be Acquired by Citizens Bank

BBS Corp., the parent company of First State Bank, and Amador Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Citizens Bank of Las Cruces, jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Amador Bancshares, Inc. will acquire BBS Corp.

Olsen Palmer served as financial advisor to BBS Corp and First State Bank.

Olsen Palmer is the #1 sell-side bank M&A advisor nationwide based on transaction count since 2025, according to S&P Global.

Transaction Announcement (PDF)

Olsen Palmer Advises Merchants & Farmers Bank in Its Agreement to Sell One Branch

Merchants & Farmers Bank of Greene County (“Merchants & Farmers”) and First Community Bank of Central Alabama (“FCB”) have entered into an agreement whereby FCB will acquire the Prattville, AL, branch of Merchants & Farmers.

Olsen Palmer LLC served as financial advisor to Merchants & Farmers Bancshares, Inc.

Under the terms of the agreement, FCB will acquire the physical location and the deposit and loan accounts associated with the branch.

Olsen Palmer is the #1 sell-side bank M&A advisor nationwide based on transaction count since 2025, according to S&P Global.

Transaction Announcement (PDF)

Olsen Palmer Advises Foundation One Bank in Its Agreement to Be Acquired

Foundation First Corporation, the holding company of Foundation One Bank, has agreed to be acquired by First Gothenburg Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Dayspring Bank. 

Olsen Palmer LLC served as financial advisor to Foundation First Corporation.

The transaction is expected to close in 2026 and is subject to regulatory and shareholder approval.

The deal expands Dayspring's services throughout the Omaha, Nebraska, metro market.

Olsen Palmer is the #2 sell-side bank M&A advisor nationwide based on transaction count since 2025, according to S&P Global.

Transaction Announcement (PDF)