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BenzingaBenzinga··South Plains Financial, Inc.

South Plains Financial Clears Final Hurdles for BOH Holdings Merger Closing

South Plains Financial and BOH Holdings receive final regulatory and shareholder approvals for merger, closing set for April 1, 2026.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Frankel, Cfp

SoFi's Hidden Engine: Why Galileo Platform Could Drive Long-Term Value

SoFi's underappreciated Galileo Platform provides B2B fintech infrastructure with recurring revenue potential, diversifying beyond retail lending and positioning the company for long-term value creation.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Northeast Community Bancorp, Inc.

NorthEast Community Bancorp Maintains Dividend Amid Regional Banking Landscape

NorthEast Community Bancorp declares $0.20 quarterly dividend payable May 5, 2026, signaling stability for the 11-branch regional lender across New York and Massachusetts.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Na

Independent Bank to Acquire HCB Financial in $70M Deal, Creating $6.1B Asset Giant

Independent Bank to acquire HCB Financial for $70.2 million in cash and stock, creating $6.1 billion asset regional banking powerhouse expected to close Q3 2026.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Na

Great Southern Bancorp Maintains Dividend Streak With $0.43 Quarterly Payout

$GSBC announces $0.43 quarterly dividend, marking 145 consecutive quarters of payments to shareholders. Payout due April 14, 2026.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Na

First Mid Bancshares Closes $1.2B Two Rivers Acquisition

First Mid Bancshares completes $1.2B Two Rivers acquisition, expanding assets to $9.1B with account conversion slated for June 2026.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Globe Newswire

Red River Bancshares Boosts Quarterly Dividend 67% to $0.25 per Share

Red River Bancshares raises quarterly dividend 67% to $0.25 per share, reflecting strong capital position and commitment to shareholder returns.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Globe Newswire

Red River Bancshares Boosts Quarterly Dividend 67% to $0.25 Per Share

Red River Bancshares raises quarterly dividend 67% to $0.25 per share, reflecting management confidence in earnings and capital strength.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Na

FS Bancorp to Acquire Pacific West Bancorp in $34.6M All-Stock Deal

FS Bancorp acquires Pacific West Bancorp for $34.6M in stock deal, creating $3.6B asset combined entity expected to close Q3 2026.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Prnewswire

First US Bancshares Maintains Dividend Streak With $0.07 Per Share Payment

First US Bancshares declares $0.07 quarterly dividend, maintaining its 47th consecutive quarterly payment. The bank continues disciplined capital returns while preserving adequate reserves.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Globe Newswire

QNB Corp. Clears Final Regulatory Hurdles for Victory Bancorp Merger

QNB Corp. and Victory Bancorp obtain final regulatory approvals for merger, expected to close Q2 2026. Combined entity will operate 16 branches across Pennsylvania.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Na

QNB Corp., Victory Bancorp Clear Final Regulatory Hurdles for Merger

QNB Corp. and Victory Bancorp obtained all regulatory approvals for their merger, expected to close in Q2 2026. The deal clears final approval hurdles.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Globe Newswire

Orange County Bancorp Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.18 Per Share

Orange County Bancorp declares $0.18 quarterly dividend per share, payable March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 4.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Na

Renasant Maintains Quarterly Dividend at $0.23 Per Share

Renasant Corporation maintains its quarterly dividend at $0.23 per share, payable March 31, 2026, demonstrating financial stability and commitment to shareholder returns.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Globe Newswire

Skyline Bankshares Board Declares $0.30 Per-Share Semi-Annual Dividend

Skyline Bankshares declares $0.30 per-share semi-annual dividend, payable March 23, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 13.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Globe Newswire

QNB Corp. and Victory Bancorp Clear Shareholder Vote on Planned Merger

QNB Corp. and Victory Bancorp shareholders approved their merger. The deal cleared state approval and is expected to close in Q2 2026, pending federal regulatory sign-off.
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