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Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation Announces Agreement To Acquire American National Bankshares Inc.

Jul 25, 2023•over 2 years ago

Acquiring Company

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation

Acquired Company

American National Bankshares

Glen AllenBankingFinancial ServicesFinanceLendingBanking

Description

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (“Atlantic Union”) (NYSE: AUB) and American National Bankshares Inc. (“American National”) (Nasdaq: AMNB) jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement for Atlantic Union to acquire American National in an all-stock transaction. Combining the two organizations will strengthen Atlantic Union, the largest regional bank headquartered in Virginia, by deepening its presence in Southwest and Southside Virginia.

Company Information

Company

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation

Location

Glen Allen, Virginia, United States

About

Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Atlantic Union is the holding company for Atlantic Union Bank. Atlantic Union Bank has 109 branches and approximately 125 ATMs located throughout Virginia, and in portions of Maryland and North Carolina. Certain non-bank financial services affiliates of Atlantic Union Bank include: Atlantic Union Equipment Finance, Inc., which provides equipment financing; Atlantic Union Financial Consultants, LLC, which provides brokerage services; and Union Insurance Group, LLC, which offers various lines of insurance products. About American National Bankshares Inc. American National is a multi-state bank holding company with total assets of approximately $3.1 billion. Headquartered in Danville, Virginia, American National is the parent company of American National Bank and Trust Company. American National Bank is a community bank serving Virginia and North Carolina with 26 banking offices. American National Bank also manages an additional $1.2 billion of trust, investment and brokerage assets in its Wealth Management Division.

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