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Peoples Bancorp Inc. Completes Merger with Citizens National Corporation

PUBLIC · PEBOSep 28, 2026

Acquiring Company

PEOPLES BANCORP

Acquired Company

Citizens National Corporation

MariettaPiedmontFinancial ServicesFinancial ServicesFinanceLendingBanking

Description

On September 28, 2026, Peoples Bancorp Inc. announced that it received all necessary regulatory approvals for its merger with Citizens National Corporation. The merger will result in Peoples as the surviving corporation, while Peoples Bank will merge with Citizens' subsidiary, Citizens Bank of Kentucky, Inc. The agreement was initially dated April 20, 2026, and was approved by Citizens' shareholders on August 6, 2026.

Company Information

Company

PEOPLES BANCORP

Location

Marietta, Ohio, United States

About

Peoples Bancorp Inc. ("Peoples", Nasdaq: PEBO) is a diversified financial services holding company that makes available a complete line of banking, trust and investment, insurance, premium financing and equipment leasing solutions through its subsidiaries. Peoples has been headquartered in Marietta, Ohio since 1902. Peoples had $7.3 billion in total assets and 130 locations as of March 31, 2023, including 113 full-service Peoples Bank branches in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Maryland. On May 1, 2023, Peoples announced that it had completed its acquisition of Limestone Bancorp, Inc. ("Limestone") (Nasdaq: LMST), effective as of April 30, 2023. As of March 31, 2023, Limestone had $1.5 billion in total assets and 20 locations in Kentucky. Peoples' vision is to be the Best Community Bank in America. Learn more about Peoples at www.peoplesbancorp.com. Peoples is a member of the Russell 3000 index of U.S. publicly-traded companies. Peoples offers services through Peoples Bank (which includes the divisions of Limestone Bank, Peoples Investment Services, Peoples Premium Finance and North Star Leasing), Peoples Insurance Agency, LLC and Vantage Financial LLC.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired Citizens National Corporation?

Citizens National Corporation was acquired by PEOPLES BANCORP, based in Marietta. The deal was reported on September 28, 2026. Peoples Bancorp Inc. PEOPLES BANCORP is publicly traded (PEBO) and operates in Financial Services.

When did PEOPLES BANCORP acquire Citizens National Corporation?

PEOPLES BANCORP's acquisition of Citizens National Corporation was reported on September 28, 2026. On September 28, 2026, Peoples Bancorp Inc. announced that it received all necessary regulatory approvals for its merger with Citizens National Corporation. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Citizens National Corporation do?

Citizens National Corporation is a financial institution that provides banking services. It operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Citizens Bank of Kentucky, Inc. The company contributes to the financial services sector, emphasizing community banking. It is privately held, operating in Financial Services, and is based in Piedmont.

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