SB Financial Group, the parent company of State Bank, has accomplished the acquisition of Marblehead Bancorp, the parent company of The Marblehead Bank.

A definitive agreement for the merger deal was signed in August 2024, aiming to strengthen SB Financial’s foothold within the Northwest Ohio market.

The boards of directors of each bank holding firms and their subsidiary banks unanimously approved the deal.

With finalisation of the deal, Marblehead Bancorp was fully integrated into SB Financial, and The Marblehead Bank was merged into State Bank.

Marblehead shareholders got $196.31 in money for every share held, valuing the transaction at about $5m.

The Marblehead Bank, based in Marblehead, Ohio, was established in March 1907. It serves the communities of Marblehead, Danbury Township, and the encircling Lake Erie areas through its two full-service branches.

It’s claimed to be the one physical banking institution on the Marblehead Peninsula.

State Bank Chairman president and CEO Mark Klein said: “Each of our banks share a deep commitment to serving our stakeholders, and this merger strengthens our ability to deliver personalised financial solutions and community-focused service.

“I’m excited to see our teams come together to boost the banking experience for our customers and foster continued growth within the communities we proudly serve.”

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease offered legal advice to SB Financial, while Janney Montgomery Scott was financial advisor to Marblehead, also offering a fairness opinion to its Board of Directors.

Marblehead’s legal counsel was Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick.

In 2020, SB Financial acquired Edon Bancorp, the parent of Edon State Bank.

“SB Financial finalises Marblehead acquisition” was originally created and published by Retail Banker International, a GlobalData owned brand.

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