Eagle, John Marshall plan 2027 merger of equals
Eagle <a href="https://bitcomme.com/sanomas-financial-reporting-in-2027/” title=”Sanoma’s financial reporting in 2027″>Financial Services plans a merger of equals with John Marshall Bancorp, targeting a first-quarter 2027 close subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.
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Eagle Financial Services, Inc. (EFSI), parent of Bank of Clarke, has agreed to combine with John Marshall Bancorp, Inc., parent of John Marshall Bank, in a merger of equals, with both banks also combining. The transaction is subject to shareholder approvals for each company, required regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions, and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027.
After closing, Brandon Lorey will serve as Chief Executive Officer of the combined company and bank, with Joe Zmitrovich as President and Chief Revenue Officer, and Kent Carstater as President and Chief Operating Officer; Cary Nelson will be Lead Independent Director and Christopher Bergstrom will be Executive Chairman. The combined bank will be headquartered in Berryville, Virginia, with Bank of Clarke’s community banking brand expected to remain in key business lines and Valley branches. The companies emphasize continued community-bank focus, largely complementary branch networks with all Bank of Clarke branches expected to remain open, and business-as-usual operations for customers until legal closing. A Form S‑4 registration statement with a joint proxy statement/prospectus will be filed with the SEC for shareholder votes.
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