Finward Bancorp (FNWD) announced that its shareholders have approved the company's merger with First Financial Bancorp. The approval was granted during a special meeting of shareholders held on November 2, 2026, satisfying a critical condition for the merger's closing.
Key Details
- Transaction Approved: Shareholders voted to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated July 21, 2026, under which Finward will merge into First Financial.
- Voting Results: The merger proposal was approved with 3,016,827 votes in favor and 27,370 against.
- Meeting Quorum: Approximately 70.3% of outstanding shares were represented at the special meeting, constituting a quorum.