VersaBank to acquire Stearns Bank Holdingford after seeking regulatory approval
Jun 14, 2024•over 1 year ago
Acquiring Company
VERSABANK
Acquired Company
Stearns Bank Holdingford
Description
VersaBank seeks permission from Canada's Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) to proceed with its acquisition of Stearns Bank Holdingford after securing approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in the U.S. This strategic move is set to strengthen VersaBank's position in the U.S. financing sector and expand its innovative financing offerings.
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