Old Second Bancorp to acquire 5 Illinois branches from First Merchants Bank, pending regulatory approval.

Old Second Bancorp, Inc. agrees to acquire five Illinois branch locations from First Merchants Bank, adding $304m in deposits and $12m in loans, pending regulatory approval. Old Second will pay a deposit premium of 7.5% ($23m) upon completion. The deal is expected to close near year-end 2024 and will result in First Merchants completing its branch exit from suburban Chicago markets.

August 27, 2024
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