Eagle Financial, John Marshall plan 2027 bank merger
EAGLE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC (EFSI), parent of Bank of Clarke, announced a definitive agreement with John Marshall Bancorp, Inc., parent of John Marshall Bank, to combine in a merger of equals, including a combination of the two banks.
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EAGLE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC (EFSI), parent of Bank of Clarke, announced a definitive agreement with John Marshall Bancorp, Inc., parent of John Marshall Bank, to combine in a merger of equals, including a combination of the two banks. The companies describe highly complementary Virginia community banking franchises with larger scale, greater lending capacity and broader products and services, while emphasizing continuity of relationship banking and local decision-making. Bank of Clarke branches are currently expected to remain open, with customers gaining access to John Marshall Bank locations and the combined bank remaining headquartered in Berryville. Customer accounts, cards and online banking are expected to continue without immediate changes, and the Bank of Clarke brand is expected to continue in certain business lines and markets. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals, shareholder approvals at both companies, and other customary closing conditions.
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